Episodes

  • 433: Space Babies and The Devil's Chord reviewed

    433: Space Babies and The Devil's Chord reviewed
    May 28 2024
    James McLean welcomes back the enigmatic Magnus to discuss the new adventures of Doctor Who. Series 14 is with us, but what is the Kasterborous take on Space Babies and The Devil's Chord episodes?

    Well, there is only one way to find out. (Actually two, but unless you're prepared to track down James and Magnus and ask them face-to-face, listening to this podcast is your best option.)

    Shownotes
    • Doctor Who Series 14 on BBC iPlayer
    • Doctor Who Series 14 on Disney+

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    47 mins
  • 432: It's 25 Years Since The Phantom Menace Ruined/Revived Star Wars

    432: It's 25 Years Since The Phantom Menace Ruined/Revived Star Wars
    May 22 2024
    Incredibly, it is 25 years since The Phantom Menace hit cinemas and launched a revival of Star Wars that continues to this day.

    Inspired by the discovery of a 4K vs 35mm comparison video on YouTube, Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss The Phantom Menace. From watching it for the first time, to modern questions and inconsistencies, this talk hits a number of key points about Star Wars pre- and post-Disney acquisition.

    After all, Disney didn't have a hand in Caravan of Courage, did they?

    Shownotes
    • The Phantom Menace 25th Annniversary screenings
    • The Phantom Menace 4K vs 35mm
    • Masters of the Universe: Revolution
    • X-Men '97
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    49 mins
  • 431: Philip Bates Talks Racoons, Doctor Who Companions, and UNIT Books

    431: Philip Bates Talks Racoons, Doctor Who Companions, and UNIT Books
    Feb 29 2024
    We're back with a new, later-than-planned podcast with guest Philip Bates of The Doctor Who Companion.

    Philip chats to Christian Cawley about some projects he's working on with Candy Jar Books, which includes some books on The Racoons, an update to Companions: Fifty Years of Doctor Who Assistants called Companions: Sixty Years of Doctor Who Assistants (announced here for the first time!), and a new UNIT book.

    (Apologies, there is a small hiss on Philip's mic, which we tried to remove early on and in post-production, and this is as good as it gets.)

    Shownotes

    • Candy Jar Books
    • The Celestial Toy Maker Blu-ray trailer
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    47 mins
  • 430: 2023 Doctor Who Christmas Special Reviewed: The Church on Ruby Road

    430: 2023 Doctor Who Christmas Special Reviewed: The Church on Ruby Road
    Jan 14 2024
    The Church on Ruby Road is reviewed in our latest Doctor Who podcast.

    Christian Cawley is conducting other activities this week, so James McLean is joined by "Magnus" to discuss the 2023 Doctor Who Christmas special. But who is Magnus, and will you ever find out?

    Probably not, but it's an interesting conundrum to consider as you listen to this chat...

    Shownotes
    • Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Road
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 429: Doctor Who 60th Review: The Giggle

    429: Doctor Who 60th Review: The Giggle
    Dec 16 2023
    Admittedly later than planned, we're back for our review of the third Doctor Who 60th anniversary episode, The Giggle. Guest starring Neil Patrick Harris (Doogie Howzer MD, How I Met Your Mother, etc.), the episode reintroduces Bonnie Langford as Melanie Bush and brings us our first look at the 15th Doctor Who, Ncuti Gatwa.

    Quite a bit of him, in fact.

    This week's show features Christian Cawley abnd James McLean in conversation with each other.

    Shownotes
    • Doctor Who: The Giggle
    • Last of the Summer Wine: Getting Sam Home
    • Black Orchid Part 1, Part 2
    • The amazing Doctor Who anime fan creation
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    55 mins
  • 428: Doctor Who 60th Review: Wild Blue Yonder

    428: Doctor Who 60th Review: Wild Blue Yonder
    Dec 5 2023
    We're back with a discussion about the latest Doctor Who 60th anniversary episode, Wild Blue Yonder. Christian Cawley and James McLean discuss various elements of the story, how it came across and compared to the previous episode (The Star Beast), and spend a few minutes slagging off the Power of Three.

    Oh, and we're very pleased to tell you that this week, we were joined by our podKast founding member, Brian Terranova! It's a lovely chat, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.


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    50 mins
  • 427: Doctor Who 60th Review: The Star Beast

    427: Doctor Who 60th Review: The Star Beast
    Nov 28 2023
    The first part of Doctor Who's 60th anniversary has aired - but what did the Kasterborous team think of The Star Beast?

    This week, Christian Cawley and James McLean are joined by Philip Bates, the driving force behind The Doctor Who Companion. We cover everything from steelworks in North London (!) to Miriam "Margoyles" with gender transitions and empty lofts along the way.

    Shownotes
    • www.thedoctorwhocompanion.com
    • The Star Beast on BBC iPlayer
    • Doctor Who in Green Hill Zone
    • 14th Doctor The Star Beast comic cover mockup

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    41 mins
  • 426: How Does Doctor Who 60th Hype Compare With Other Anniversaries?

    426: How Does Doctor Who 60th Hype Compare With Other Anniversaries?
    Nov 23 2023
    It's Doctor Who's 60th anniversary today, but how does the promotion and hype compare with other years? Christian Cawley and James McLean look back at 1998, 2003, and 2013 to contrast and discuss how things were very different in Doctor Who celebrations in landmark years gone by.

    Shownotes:

    • Russell T Davies and David Tennant on The One Show
    • Russell T Davies on Morning Live
    • Amiga Addict and Pixel Addict
    • Destiny of the Doctors trailer
      • GoldenEye 007 playthrough
      • Lego Dimensions Doctor Who
      • Fallout 4 Doctor Who mod
      • The Kasterborous Magazine Doctor Who video games special
    • Doom's Day
    • Doctor Who books released in 2013
    • Paul McGann to star in a Doctor Who show on Disney+?
    • My 70s TV Childhood Podcast
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    40 mins