Podcasts about Big Finish Productions

Nick and Benji present... Sherlock Holmes Untold - The Aftershow... The Chat: Doctor Who Annuals... Drama Tease and Behind-the-scenes: Eighth Doctor - Causeway: Lost Amongst the Stars.

Charles Skaggs and Jesse Jackson are joined by special guest Holly Mac to discuss "Snare", the first audio drama from Series 4 of Big Finish Productions' Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures range, featuring Christopher Eccleston as the Ninth Doctor, Billie Piper as Rose Tyler, and Camille Coduri as Jackie Tyler! Find us here:Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/Nextstopeverywherepodcast Bluesky: @charlesskaggs.bsky.social, @jessejacksondfw.bsky.social, @hollymac79.bsky.social Email: NextStopWho@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

It's November at the Geek Boutique! Don't ask about October, that's a sore subject... But hey, we have a guest! The star of the War Doctor Begins range for Big Finish Productions, the voice of young John Hurt himself, Jonothon Carley! Jonothon joins us to pitch Star Wars movies, canary-eating CEO's, Eastenders: The Game and a whole lot more before we grill him on what it's like to be Doctor Who, why Mr. Bean was the start of this whole journey and, crucially, what he has for lunch. Apologies for some of the audio issues in this episode, one of our microphone cables was dying and then gave up completely during the show, but we still managed to get the same level of nonsense we normally bring you, so enjoy! The 50ft Nerds: One Does not simply walk into Neil Cole's museum... There is an admission fee

In the final edition in this series of The Echo Chamber, James and Michele talk about Loups Garoux by Marc Platt, released in May 2001 - the twentieth story in Big Finish's Main Range! Listening instructions are very straightforward - Buy Loup Garoux 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!

In this edition of The Echo Chamber, James and Michele talk about Minuet in Hell by Alan W Lear and Gary Russell, released in April 2001 - the seventeenth story in Big Finish's Main Range! Listening instructions are very straightforward - Buy Minuet in Hell 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!

Charles Skaggs and Jesse Jackson are joined by special guest Holly Mac to discuss "Vampire Weekend", the first audio drama from Big Finish Productions' Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor Adventures range, featuring the return of Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor and Mandip Gill as Yasmin "Yaz" Khan! Find us here:Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/Nextstopeverywherepodcast Bluesky: @charlesskaggs.bsky.social, @jessejacksondfw.bsky.social, @hollymac79.bsky.social Email: NextStopWho@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

In this edition of The Echo Chamber, James and Michele talk about The Stones of Venice by Paul Magrs, released in March 2001 - the eighteenth story in Big Finish's Main Range! Listening instructions are very straightforward - Buy The Stones of Venice 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!

In this edition of The Echo Chamber, James and Michele talk about Sword of Orion by Nicholas Briggs, released in February 2001 - the seventeenth story in Big Finish's Main Range but the first to feature the return of the Cybermen! Listening instructions are very straightforward - Buy Sword of Orion 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!

Will Brooks is a freelance artist and designer who mostly works with licensed properties, especially Doctor Who. For five years, Will was the in-house ‘photo' artist for Titan Comics' Doctor Who ranges, providing more than 160 covers. He's also produced artwork for Big Finish Productions and the Doctor Who Experience, and was the lead artist and designer for the second edition of Cubicle 7's Doctor Who RPG, for which he also wrote material. Will joins me to talk about how he got his start with licensed artwork, the process of creating covers for Titan and Big Finish, the power of just doing something when nothing seems to be coming together creatively, helpful criticism vs. tearing folks' work down,  the effects of leaving social media, and more.   If you're tired of your inner critic running amok in your head and you're ready to confine it to quarters, Make Bad Art: Ditch Perfectionism and Have Fun Doing It starts on October 14!   Episode breakdown: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Creative Childhood 04:54 - Starting with Doctor Who Art 13:18 - Art School Lessons 15:34 - Art School Experience 19:14 - Impostor Syndrome Insights 24:54 - Beginning in Doctor Who Comics 30:14 - Comic Cover Creation 32:28 - Sources of Creativity 40:00 - Comic Cover Process 42:58 - Social Media Impact 47:10 - Importance of Consistency 50:26 - Facebook Manipulation 56:34 - Current Projects 59:57 - Conclusion Want more? Here are handy playlists with all my previous interviews with guests in Doctor Who and visual arts. If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend. 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!  

The Doctor and Freja arrive on Ampersand Thrax, a remote world on the edge of the known universe. A desperate Human Expeditionary Force (HEF) outpost is under siege by the Fer-Kyste — harpy-like aliens who can unleash fire at will. With humanity's future tied to the secrets of an ancient biosun, survival means venturing into the Fer-Kyste nest-city high in the mountains. Caught between hostile aliens, failing defences, and mistrust within the camp, Freja must fight to protect her new friends while the Doctor faces an impossible choice: how far is he willing to go to save those who would see him dead?

Nick and Benji present... The Chat: Movies... Good Review Guy: Survivors New Dawn 4... Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: The Last Queen of the Nile... Also Available: First Doctor Unbound.

Yes, Join Drew and James on the South Bank of the River Thames as they bring you a special version of the DWP! Yes, Drew has made the trip to the sunny shores of the United Kingdom - join him for a conversation with James just outside the spiritual home of Doctor Who in the UK - the British Film Institute. We'll be back with Episode 407 for a good ol' gossip about where Doctor Who is right now, and then Episode 408 will follow shortly after and and take a look at the next story in 13th Doctor and Yaz range from Big Finish Productions. Enjoy!

They're back! And so are Brent and Ian! Join the dynamic duo (and Michele and James) as they bring you Episode 406 of THE Doctor Who Podcast! James and Michele (who else?!) celebrate the return of the Ninth Doctor and Rose Tyler in Snare by Tim Foley, the first in 12 episode run of new audios from Big Finish Productions. Brent and Ian then jump forward in time (at least in continuity terms) twelve months and revisit School Reunion - a pivotal episode featuring another landmark reunion, this time with the Tenth Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith! Along with feedback and a teensy bit of news, what more could you possibly ask for?! As always, we'd love to hear from you! Get in touch by emailing the Campervan at feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com, Tweeting or Xing us, or jump on our Facebook Page or Group. Enjoy the show. :-)

Send us a textOn the latest Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by Joe McLachlan aka Mad Paddington of The Pagiarist podcast. Together they look at 2 9th Doctor Big Finish stories 'Salvation 9' and 'The Seas of Titan' and as always answer the burning questions:Who eats an entire mango? Are monsters iconic or just returning? What would the best Sontaran spin off be? Please check out Joe's brilliant podcast The Pagiarist, available where you get your podcasts. https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/doctor-who-the-pagiarist/5600985

Nick and Benji present… The Chat: Penny Gold… Good Review Guy: Doom's Day - Dying Hours… Behind-the-Scenes and Drama Tease: Sixth Doctor Adventures - Bad Terms: Saoirse of the Seven Seas… Also Available: Dark Gallifrey: Master! Part 2.

It's a Vampire special! Jump on board the DWP Campervan as James and Ian celebrate the release of Vampire Weekend, Jodie Whittaker's first 13th Doctor story for Big Finish Productions. Continuing the bloodthirsty theme, The Vampires of Venice gets the DWP retrospective treatment from Phil and Michele, and James and Drew chat about Ncuti Gatwa's appearance on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg! As always, we'd love to hear from you! Get in touch by emailing the Campervan at feedback@thedoctorwhopodcast.com, Tweeting or Xing us, or jump on our Facebook Page or Group. Enjoy the show.

Send us a textOn the latest Too Hot For TV Dylan is joined by Martin Parsons to talk about two mid 00's Big Finish stories, the Seventh Doctor story 'House of Blue Fire' and the Fifth Doctor story 'The Emerald Tiger' and as always they answer the burning questions: What happens when you take RTD to Hollywood?Who is Jen ?Can you love threads?

Nick and Benji present… The Chat: San Diego, Scott Walker and dinosaurs… Good Review Guy: The Fifth Doctor Adventures: In the Night… Behind-the-Scenes and Drama Tease: Smith and Sullivan: Reunited - The Caller.

Nick and Benji present… The Chat: Custard and desserts… Good Review Guy: The Sixth Doctor Adventures: Purity Unbound… Behind-the-Scenes and Drama Tease: The Fugitive Doctor - Dead or Alive… Also Available: The Audio Novels - The Mirror Matter

Charles Skaggs and Jesse Jackson discuss "The Devouring", the first audio drama from Big Finish Productions' Doctor Who: Audacity set in 2023, featuring Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor, Joseph Millson as Ignatius Montague, and introducing Jaye Griffiths as Audacity Montague! Find us here:Instagram: @nextstopeverywherepodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/Nextstopeverywherepodcast Bluesky: @charlesskaggs.bsky.social, @jessejacksondfw.bsky.social Email: NextStopWho@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Nick and Benji present… The Chat: BF Day highlights… Good Review Guy: Timeslip: The Time of the Tipping Point and Torchwood Sigil… Behind-the-Scenes and Drama Tease: Dark Gallifrey: Master! Part 1.

Matthew Bannister on The TV director Michael Lachmann who made some of the most acclaimed documentaries about science. Professor Brian Cox and Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock pays tribute. Pik-sen Lim who became one of the most recognisable East Asian actors on British TV. Leon Krier, the master planner behind King Charles's controversial Poundbury development. David “Syd” Lawrence, the fast bowler who was the first British-born black cricketer to play for England.Interviewee: Professor Brian Cox Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock Sara Houghton Ben Pentreath Dean WilsonProducer: Ribika MoktanArchive used:Wonders of the Solar System: Order out of Chaos, BBC 2, BBC Production, written & directed by Michael Lachmann, series producer Danielle Peck, A BBC/ Science Channel Co-Production, BBC MMXVI, 14/03/2010; Wonders of the Universe: Stardust, produced and dir by Michael Lachmann, Series Producer James Van Der Pool, BBC Production, A BBC/ Discover/ Science Channel Co-Production BBC MMXVI, BBC Two, 04/07/2011; The Sky at Night: Planet 9 from Outer Space, Series Producer Michael Lachmann, BBC Science Production London, BBC MMXVI, BBC 4, 14/02/2016, bbc.co.uk/skyatnight; Human Universe: A Place in Space Time, produced & directed by: Stephen Cooter & Michael Lachmann, BBC Production, A BBC/ Science Channel Co-Production, BBC 2, 02/11/2014; Emergency Ward 10, script by Tessa Diamond, Directed by Peter Sasdy, An ATV Production, ITV, 1957-1967; Mind Your Language, creator Vince Powell, directed by Stuart Allen, London Weekend Television, ITV, 1977-1986; Celebrating & Connecting BESEA Women in Film, TV & Theatre, YouTube Upload KakiLang, 27/04/2021; Doctor Who, Season 8; The Mind of Evil, Episode 1, Producer Barry Letts, directed by Timothy Combe, BBC TV, 1971; Jenny: The Doctor's Daughter - Volume 1, Neon Reign, June 2018, written by Christian Brassington, directed by director Barnaby Edwards, Big Finish Productions; Newsnight, BBC Two, 26/07/1985; BBC News, 10/02/1992; BBC Points West 19/11/2014; BBC News, 15/10/1991; Third Ear: Leon Krier, BBC Radio 3, 21/02/1992; What Revival?, BBC Radio 3, 03/06/1983

Send us a textIn this episode Dylan is joined by Gareth Preston, together they look at 2 lost stories from Big Finish. First up its the first Doctor story 'Farewell, Great Macedon' written by Moris Farhi and adapted by Nigel Robinson. Then its the second Doctor story 'The Queen of Time' written by Brian Hayles and adapted by Catherine Harvey. And as always the answer the burning questions" Who is flirting with Troughton ?What is a typical woman's approach to science ?Why does Hartnell have sweaty feet? 

Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast Episode 154: Quizzed with Daisy Ashford and Sadie Miller At Whooverville 15   It's that time again: a special episode of our Doctor Who Podcast. recorded completely LIVE on stage with special guests and an audience of companions, friends and fellow fans at the hugely popular Whooverville convention…   You regular hosts Simon Horton and Dan Hadley returned to QUAD in Derby to host a panel with two terrific guests. Playing along with questions both serious and not so much, pulled from a TARDIS tin at complete random! Daisy Ashford and Sadie Miller are actresses who've become familiar to Doctor Who fans in recent years, playing Liz Shaw and Sarah Jane Smith on audio for Big Finish Productions. Great sports here with no scripts or the faintest idea what's coming next!?   Our thanks to The Whoovers convention organisers Stephen Hatcher & Andrew-Mark Thompson. Garfield Productions who filmed the panel. And of course to Sadie and Daisy for their trust and company that day. Whether you're listening or watching we know you'll enjoy this one-off conversation to stream or download HERE:   Find Type 40 • A Doctor Who Podcast feed here at: • type40.podbean.com   Listen to Type 40 on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, iHeart Radio, Tune In and the Podbean App.   • Or as part of FPNet Master Feed @Fpnet.podbean.com   • The Whoovers on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/2372574982/?locale=en_GB   • The Whoovers on Twitter @whoovers • The Whoovers website: https://whoovers.org.uk/home.php   • Simon on Facebook in Doctor Who: The Whonatics • Dan on Twitter and Instagram @The_spacebook   • Subscribe to Type 40 YouTube channel! For extended versions and exclusive show Type 40 videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh8T...   If you would like to contact us directly you can: • Email: type40doctorwho@outlook.com • Twitter: @type40doctorwho • Instagram: @type40doctorwho • Join the Facebook group Type 40 • A Doctor Who Fan Group: http://bit.ly/type40_fbgroup   • Subscribe to the Type 40 Doctor Who YouTube channel: There you'll find exclusive video companion show Type 40 EXTRA. And our livestream news & magazine show Type 40 LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh8T5-mFYWblZo6lnakCSCw TeePublic Store: Help support the Fandom Podcast Network and wear some of their fantastic original designs and logos on t-shirts, mugs, hats and more from Tee Public Go to: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fandompodcastnetwork or just search Fandom Podcast Network to find our storefront.   Please listen to our other formidable podcasts on the Fandom Podcast Network: Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/  

Nick and Benji present… The Chat: PDF-gate and Pod-date… Good Review Guy: James Robert McCrimmon… Drama Tease and Behind-the-Scenes: Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor: Past Forward… Also Available: Space Security Service: The Voord in London.

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!

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.

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.  

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!