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We spend a lot of time talking about a lot of things. Now listen as we talk about ourselves! The incomparable Allen dons his reporter cap to interview Damon Shaw and Mike Ortiz about the creation and evolution of the show. Turns out we like to talk about ourselves as much as everything else! var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-33161375-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();
First Doctor, Susan, Ian, and Barbara "The tardis arrives in a lifeless spaceship. The Doctor finds the bodies of the crew slumped over their stations, the victims of a mental attack that keeps them prisoners in space. Using their telepathic skills, the Sensorites have managed to stop humanity exploiting the mineral wealth of their world, but now the tardis crew also find themselves at the mercy of the sensor-ites' mental powers." Episode 1: Strangers In Space Episode 2: The Unwilling Warriors Episode 3: Hidden Danger Episode 4: A Race Against Death Episode 5: Kidnap Episode 6: A Desperate Venture Writer: Peter R. Newman Director: Mervyn Pinfield (episodes 1-4), Frank Cox (episode 5-6) *Contains drunken science Links and Download after the jump:- Links: Budwieser Budvar The Sensorites' Weapon (pic) The Sensorites' Leader (pic) Muppets as the Doctor Who cast (pic) The Origin Of My Flash Ideas Post Atomic Horror 1.07 - The Sensorites (mp3 download) 1.07 - The Sensorites (alternate mp3 download) var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-25835540-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();
First Doctor, Susan, Ian, and Barbara WARNING: Strong language within and sensitive subjects covered. "On a remote island of glass surrounded by a sea of acid, there is a machine that can remove evil from the minds of an entire population – the Conscience of Marinus. Fearful of its immense power falling into the wrong hands, its sole guardian has scattered the machine’s operating keys across the planet. The TARDIS crew arrive to find the island under attack by the evil Voord. Marinus’ last line of defence – and its only hope – is the Conscience machine. The Doctor and his companions must undertake a deadly quest to recover the Keys of Marinus..." Episode 1: The Sea Of Death Episode 2: The Velvet Web Episode 3: The Screaming Jungle Episode 4: The Snows Of Teroror Episode 5: Sentence Of Death Episode 6: The Keys Of Marinus Written By: Terry Nation Directed By: John Gorrie Links: The Keys Of Marinus on youtube Carling Lager Get The Cheese To Sickbay The Home Of Weird And Ignorance Sarcastic Voyage Podcast 1.05 - The Keys Of Marinus (mp3 download) 1.05 - The Keys Of Marinus (alternate mp3 download) var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-25835540-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();
First Doctor, Susan, Ian, and Barbara "The tardis arrives in Central Asia, in 1289. There the travellers meet marco polo, on his mammoth journey To peking. Unfortunately for the travellers, their ship proves of interest to Polo, who sets his mind on presenting it To the mighty Kublai Khan on arrival at His court. But polo isn't the only One with designs on The TARDIS. The war-like Tegana will go to any lengths to steal the magical blue box and when the doctor meets Kublai Khan, his precious ship is his only collateral in a high-stakes game of backgammon - and Khan is a master of the game..." Episode 1: The Roof Of The World Episode 2: The Singing Sands Episode 3: Five Hundred Eyes Episode 4: The Wall Of Lies Episode 5: Rider From Shang-Tu Episode 6: Mighty Kublai-Khan Episode 7: Assassin At Peking Written By: John Lucarotti Directed By: Waris Hussein and John Crockett Links: Marco Polo on youtube - the original reconstruction Hollandia Beer Becks Fusion Loose Cannon (who did most of the early reconstructions) Get The Cheese To Sickbay The Home Of Weird And Ignorance 1.04 - Marco Polo (mp3 download) 1.04 - Marco Polo (alternate mp3 download) var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-25835540-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();
First Doctor, Susan, Ian, And Barbara "Something has caused the TARDIS console to explode in mid-flight, rendering the crew unconscious. As they EACH slowly recover, they find themselves suffering from loss of memory and headaches. The TARDIS behaves oddly, as the doors open and close of their own accord. Has the ship been possessed in some way, or is something more dangerous happening?" Episode 1: The Edge Of Destruction Episode 2: The Brink Of Disaster Written By: David Whitaker Directed By: Richard Martin & Frank Cox This Episode:- We talk about the madness that is The Edge Of Destruction and also give a brief guide to the classic Doctors. There is also mention of beer. Stella Artois Grolsch Blonde i·ras·ci·ble The First Doctor's Pose All The Doctors English Gav's Doctor Who Audio Reviews Big Finish Irish Gav's Twitter English Gav's Twitter Irish Gav's Voyager Reviews DTT 1.03 - The Edge Of Destruction (mp3 download) DTT 1.03 - The Edge Of Destruction (alternate mp3 download) var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-25835540-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();
"The TARDIS lands in an alien, petrified jungle, beyond which lies a mysterious, deserted city. The Doctor insists on exploring, but before long the TARDIS crew all begin experiencing the early effects of radiation sickness, before discovering that the metal city isn’t as deserted as they first thought..." This episode:- English Gav talks about Ian... a lot... again. Dalek feasibility studies. Beer Links: Staropramen Cobra Flash Gordon Picture Thaal Picture Dalek Ian Daleks – Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. Dr. Who And The Daleks (Peter Cushing Movie) DTT 1.02 - The Daleks (mp3 download) DTT 1.02 - The Daleks (alternate mp3 download) var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-25835540-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();
"Susan Foreman is a mystery to teachers Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright, seemingly knowing more than she should about the past... and the future. Their curiosity leads them to follow her home one night, only to find that her she appears to live in a deserted junkyard. There they discover a police telephone box and an old man, who claims to be Susan’s grandfather, and calls himself the Doctor. The journey of a lifetime is about to begin..." In this first episode, English Gav becomes way too obsessed with Ian. Links: Carlsberg Leistershire Bitter 4th Doctor Outfit 6th Doctor Outfit 7th Doctor Outfit DTT 1.01 - An Unearthly Child (mp3 download) DTT 1.01 - An Unearthly Child (alternative mp3 download) /* */ var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-25835540-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();
MAITREYA is said to be the future Buddha, the successor to the historic Śākyamuni Buddha. It's said that his 'coming' which will happen in a few thousand (or perhaps millions) of years. In the meantime, he awaits his return, residing in Tuṣita Heaven. Yes, there are some elements to Maitreya rather like the 'Second Coming' of Jesus. Maitreya is taken by some as something like a Buddhist Messiah. He is often seen seated in a pose somewhat reminiscent of Rodan's "THE THINKER", but with softer shape and expression, sometimes tranquil and sometimes crying, contemplating the suffering of sentient beings. In fact, Maitreya's name may be derived from the Sanskrit word Maitri (Metta in Pali), 'loving-kindness'. Sometimes he is seen in this form ... ... perhaps from after he let himself go. However, the origins of this popular "Laughing Buddha" are actually found a figure called Hotei from China, a jolly fat monk who happened to be a devotee of Maitreya, and whose image became mixed into the Maitreya legend over time. In any event, even if not really "Maitreya", the image is very popular in Chinese Buddhist temples ... and Chinese restaurants. One popular belief is that if one rubs his fat belly on the 1st day of the Lunar Year, it will bring forth wealth, good luck and prosperity. (In my case, I typically think of the Laughing Buddha when I break my diet ... often at a Chinese restaurant.) Maitreya was frequently taken as a cult symbol driving peasant rebellions and other mass movements for social change or revolution in China in centuries past. In so many ways, Maitreya is simply a symbol of future hope and change. Today’s Sit-A-Long video follows at this link. Remember: recording ends soon after the beginning bells; a sitting time of 15 to 35 minutes is recommended. Visit the forum thread here! var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-5334280-2']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();