Doctor Who: The Moment

For the season finale of The Moment, I'm joined by Alyssa Franke, to discuss the closing moments of the most recent Doctor Who episode, 2017's Christmas special, Twice Upon a Time. We discuss the departure of a beloved Doctor, the arrival of an exciting new Doctor, and the impact of this historic moment on the Doctor Who fandom. You can follow Alyssa on Twitter at @WhovianFeminism.Special Guest: Alyssa Franke.Links: Twice Upon a Time (Doctor Who) - Wikipedia — "Twice Upon a Time" is an episode of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, written by Steven Moffat, directed by Rachel Talalay, and was broadcast as the thirteenth Christmas special on 25 December 2017 on BBC One. It features the final regular appearance of Peter Capaldi as the Twelfth Doctor, the first official appearance of Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor, and guest-stars David Bradley as the First Doctor. This Week in Time Travel — Longtime Doctor Who podcaster Chip Sudderth (Two-minute Time Lord) and essayist-podcaster Alyssa Franke (WhovianFeminism on Tumblr and Twitter) join forces for Doctor Who-related interviews, reviews and all the news that marked This Week in Time Travel. Whovian Feminism — The Feminist's Guide to Doctor Who Jodie Whittaker crashed the Her Universe fashion show in her new Doctor Who coat | SYFY WIRE — Doctor Who's new Doctor is seriously taking over San Diego Comic-Con. Not only did Jodie Whittaker take part in a wonderful panel yesterday (and star in a hilarious video about traveling to San Diego), she's also shown a huge enthusiasm for the franchise that she's about to become intertwined with forever. Just to top things off, she made a surprise appearance at the Her Universe fashion show last night. Ko-Fi: Buy The Moment a Coffee. — Welcome to my Ko-fi Page. If you enjoy my content, please consider supporting what I do. Thank you.

This week, I'm joined by Talcott Starr, to discuss Abigail's song in 2010's A Christmas Carol. We discuss how this episode intersects with Talcott's own story, the themes of grief and love in Matt Smith's era of Doctor Who, and how love lets us see one another across time. You can follow Talcott on Twitter at @talcotts.Special Guest: Talcott Starr.Links: A Christmas Carol (Doctor Who) - Wikipedia — "A Christmas Carol" is an episode of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who. It is the sixth Doctor Who Christmas special since the programme's revival in 2005, and was broadcast on 25 December 2010 on both BBC One and BBC America, making it the first episode to premiere on the same day in both the United Kingdom and United States. It was written by Steven Moffat and directed by Toby Haynes. In the episode, newly wedded companions Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) and Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill) are trapped on a crashing space liner which has been caught in a strange cloud belt. They call the Doctor (Matt Smith), who lands on the planet below and meets the miserly Kazran Sardick (Michael Gambon), a man who can control the cloud layer but refuses to help. Inspired by Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, the episode has the Doctor attempting to use time travel to alter Kazran's past and make him kinder so he will save the spaceship. Death Prattle Podcast — Death Prattle is an often off topic, frequently silly, and sometimes serious conversation about the loss of a loved one and the mourning process. Hosts Tara and Talcott discuss their own experiences with grief, death-related items in the news, and invite guests to lend their perspectives. It's a not-so-serious talk about a very serious topic. The Other Cast — TheOtherCast is a weekly RPG actual play podcast run by Tracy Barnett and supported by their Patreon. Currently playing: Dresden Files Accelerated: Columbus (by Evil Hat), Sigil Confidential (Planescape via Fate Core), Iron Edda: Flames of Petruvia (Fate Accelerated), and The Zakros Span (a group-made setting using D&D 5th Edition). Please make sure you read this description in a tidy British accent.

This week, I'm joined by Tai Gooden, as we discuss Martha's departure from the TARDIS in 2007's Last of the Time Lords. We discuss Martha's long hard journey, the tendency of fandom to pit her against a certain other companion, and the importance of knowing when to get out. You can follow Tai on Twitter at @taigooden.Special Guest: Tai Gooden.Links: Last of the Time Lords - Wikipedia — "Last of the Time Lords" is the thirteenth and final episode of the third series of the revived British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It was broadcast on BBC One on 30 June 2007. It is the last of three episodes that form a linked narrative, following "Utopia" and "The Sound of Drums".

This week, I'm joined by Luke Harrison, as we discuss the encounter between Unstoffe the con man and Binro the Heretic from 1978's The Ribos Operation. We discuss the role of science and the supernatural in Doctor Who, the fundamental nature of truth itself, and briefly, the Chuckle Brothers. You can follow Luke on Twitter at @backintheussr6.Special Guest: Luke Harrison.Links: The Ribos Operation - Wikipedia — The Ribos Operation is the first serial of the 16th season of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four weekly parts on BBC1 from 2 to 23 September 1978. This serial introduces Mary Tamm as the companion Romana. The serial is set on the primitive and superstitious planet Ribos. In the serial, the exiled Emperor of Levithia, Graff Vynda-K (Paul Seed), seeks a piece of the rare element jethrik on the planet. At the same time, the Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) and his travelling companion Romana look for the first segment of the powerful Key to Time, disguised as the same jethrik piece. Hustle (TV series) - Wikipedia — Hustle is a British television crime drama series starring Adrian Lester, Robert Glenister and Robert Vaughn. The show's premise is on a group of con artists who specialise in "long cons" - extended forms of deceptive frauds that require greater commitment, but offer higher rewards than simple confidence tricks. The show most notable qualities is on plots that involve behind-the-scenes action that the viewers are unaware of until near the end of an episode, as well as fantasy scenes and occasional breaches of the fourth wall by the main actors. Chuckle Brothers - Wikipedia — The Chuckle Brothers were an English children's comedy double act comprising Barry David Elliott and Paul Harman Elliott. They were known for their BBC children’s programme ChuckleVision. The comedy of the Chuckle Brothers usually derived from slapstick, wordplay and other visual gags, and their catchphrases included "To me, to you" and "Oh dear, oh dear". The Minute Doctor Who Podcast — A random dip into the world of Doctor Who in video and audio. UFOcast – Exploring the world of Gerry Anderson's UFO — Reviewing Gerry Anderson's UFO over the course of a year. One episode every fortnight. Imago Video — Are you looking for someone to film your event or talk? Are you looking to promote your business with an advert or videos where clients can meet your staff? Does your charity have a message it needs to communicate? Do you want to make a documentary film? Whatever your needs, we are ready to bring our creativity to bear on your project to give you a video that contains the perfect form of your idea.

This week, I'm joined by Alex Cox, and we chat about Amy and Rory's leap of faith from 2012's The Angels Take Manhattan. We discuss Amy's definitive choice, examine the family dynamic of the Eleventh Doctor era, and decide who's going to water the plants. You can follow Alex on Twitter at @AlexCox.Special Guest: Alex Cox.Links: The Angels Take Manhattan - Wikipedia — "The Angels Take Manhattan" is the fifth episode of the seventh series of the revived British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast on BBC One on 29 September 2012. In the episode, alien time traveller the Doctor (Matt Smith) takes his companions Amy Pond (Karen Gillan) and her husband Rory Williams (Arthur Darvill) to Central Park in New York City. There, recurring monsters the Weeping Angels send Rory back to the 1930s, where he is reunited with River Song (Alex Kingston), Amy and Rory's daughter. Amy and the Doctor attempt to rescue Rory, but the Doctor realises along the way that this adventure will be his last with Amy and Rory. Actors Gillan and Darvill both departed the series with this episode. Do By Friday — A weekly challenge show hosted by Merlin Mann, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin. Roboism - Relay FM — Roboism is a fortnightly show mostly about robots. We care about how robots, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are affecting our culture. Come explore the humanity behind the bots that are quickly becoming a part of every day life. Supercomputer — Supercomputer is a podcast all about making sense out of a mess of technology. It's a fun and friendly guide to the world of technology, hosted by two friends who enjoy using their gadgets to the fullest and showing others along the way. The Robot and the Unicorn — Alex Cox and Kathy Campbell talk about life, love, and being women adjacent to men in tech.

This week, I'm joined by Erik Stadnik, to chat about a pleasantly open moment with the Fifth Doctor from 1982's Kinda. We discuss what makes the Doctor a good traveller, how we interact with people aren't like us, and why it's good to confront the things that live in the dark places. You can follow Erik on Twitter at @sjcAustenite.Links: Kinda (Doctor Who) - Wikipedia — Kinda is the third serial of the 19th season of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four twice-weekly parts on BBC1 from 1 to 9 February 1982. In the serial, the Mara, an alien being from another plane uses the dreams of the time-travelling air stewardess Tegan Jovanka (Janet Fielding) to reach the planet Deva Loka. The Mara takes over the body of the Kinda Aris (Adrian Mills) to attack colonists on the planet. Doctor Who: The Writers' Room — A monthly podcast hosted by Kyle and Erik discussing televised Doctor Who from the viewpoint of its writers and their themes. Erik's Prague Blog — One Expat's Highly Subjective Experiences Michel de Montaigne - Wikipedia — Michel Eyquem de Montaigne, Lord of Montaigne (28 February 1533 – 13 September 1592) was one of the most significant philosophers of the French Renaissance, known for popularizing the essay as a literary genre. His work is noted for its merging of casual anecdotes and autobiography with serious intellectual insight; his massive volume Essais contains some of the most influential essays ever written. Not we - TARDIS Wikia — The term "not we" (sometimes rendered Not We and not-we) is used by fandom to indicate the casual viewer of Doctor Who. Sometimes, it simply means "anyone who is not an obsessive Doctor Who fan", and does not assume that the people described actually watch Doctor Who at all.

This week, I'm joined by Lizbeth Myles, to chat about an uplifting moment from 2015's Hell Bent. We talk about the conclusion to Clara's character arc (concluding The Moment's loose trilogy of Twelfth Doctor and Clara discussions), and examine how it sets up a the bright future of possibility for its characters, and for Doctor Who itself. You can follow Lizbeth on Twitter at @lmmyles.Special Guest: Lizbeth Myles.Links: Hell Bent (Doctor Who) - Wikipedia — "Hell Bent" is the twelfth and final episode of the ninth series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It was first broadcast on BBC One on 5 December 2015. The episode marks the final regular appearance of Jenna Coleman as Clara Oswald. Verity! — A Doctor Who podcast where a rotating cast of six women, from across the globe, talk all things Doctor Who. We have opinions. Hammer House of Podcast — Paul Cornell (Doctor Who, Elementary) and L.M. Myles (Verity!), plus occasional guests, discuss, in order of UK release, every horror movie made by Hammer Film Productions between 1955 and 1976, from The Quatermass XPeriment to To the Devil... A Daughter.

This week, I'm joined by Joy Piedmont, to chat about a striking moment of tension from 1989's Battlefield. We look at the story's rather direct acknowledgement of racism, an unusual thing to see on Doctor Who. We also discuss Doctor Who's track record of East Asian representation, and why a moment like this can be both refreshing and disappointing at the same time. You can follow Joy on Twitter at @inquiringjoy.Special Guest: Joy Piedmont.Links: Reality Bomb – the world's most dangerous Doctor Who podcast — Reality Bomb is a monthly podcast exploring the world of Doctor Who and its fans, produced and hosted by Graeme Burk and Joy Piedmont. Doctor Who Magazine described Reality Bomb as having “aspirations towards the editorial and production quality of National Public Radio.” The podcast is a magazine show that features different segments– ranging from interviews to sketch comedy to spoken word to music and more — where fans explore current events and fascinating issues in the world of Doctor Who and its fandom. Battlefield (Doctor Who) - Wikipedia — Battlefield is the first serial of the 26th season of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four weekly parts on BBC1 from 6 to 27 September 1989. It was the last to feature Nicholas Courtney as Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart in Doctor Who. Spotify: The Moment 1.06 — A collection of songs, loosely assembled around themes and topics discussed in this episode.

This week, I'm joined by Lewis Combes, to explore a world without the Doctor in 2008's Turn Left, and the rare moment of real, human horror in that story. The main topic is how human beings can be pushed to the worst kind of cruelty, but there's some fun stuff too. You can follow Lewis on Twitter at @floatoneast.Special Guest: Lewis Combes.Links: Turn Left - Wikipedia — "Turn Left" is the eleventh episode of the fourth series of British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It was written by showrunner Russell T Davies and broadcast on BBC One on 21 June 2008. The Loeuwis Files — Louis and Lewis are two humans who share a name which, by some cruel twist of fate, is not spelled the same. This collab channel chronicles their errant thoughts, ideas, and feelings as they try to communicate across the giant physical and metaphorical gulf between them known as the Atlantic ocean. RAICES – Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services — RAICES is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that promotes justice by providing free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children, families, and refugees in Texas. American Civil Liberties Union Human Rights Watch — Human Rights Watch is a nonprofit, nongovernmental human rights organization made up of roughly 400 staff members around the globe. Its staff consists of human rights professionals including country experts, lawyers, journalists, and academics of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. Established in 1978, Human Rights Watch is known for its accurate fact-finding, impartial reporting, effective use of media, and targeted advocacy, often in partnership with local human rights groups. Amnesty International — Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who take injustice personally. We are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We are funded by members and people like you. We are independent of any political ideology, economic interest or religion. No government is beyond scrutiny. No situation is beyond hope.

This week, I'm joined by my friend Evan Teng, to discuss the heart-to-hearts conversation between the Twelfth Doctor and Clara Oswald from 2014's Mummy on the Orient Express. Along the way we talk about taking charge, changing who you are, and why the two of us both hold the Doctor and Clara's storyline together in such high regard. You can follow Evan on Twitter at @hvnlyevan.Special Guest: Evan Teng.Links: Mummy on the Orient Express - Wikipedia — "Mummy on the Orient Express" is the eighth episode of the eighth series of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who, written by Jamie Mathieson, and directed by Paul Wilmshurst. Spotify: The Moment 1.04 — A collection of songs, loosely assembled around themes and topics discussed in this episode. Evan's Canon List — This list is created upon the principle of canon-maximalism: everything that CAN be canon, should be canon (that's licensed anyway). Even if it's bad. This might not be your guideline, but it's ours! To better utilize this spreadsheet, I recommend making a copy for your own use. You will be able to sort and organize the sheet using filters and make your own changes, which you are unable to do with the public sheet.

This week, I'm joined by podcaster and lifelong Doctor Who fan Rachel Donner, to discuss the long-delayed farewell between the Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith from 2006's School Reunion. Along the way we talk about Sarah Jane's history with the Doctor, including her first farewell in 1976's The Hand of Fear, and we explore the importance of goodbyes in the show and in our own lives. You can follow Rachel on Twitter at @rmiriam.Special Guest: Rachel Donner.Links: School Reunion - Wikipedia — "School Reunion" is the third episode in the second series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It first aired on BBC One on 29 April 2006. The Hand of Fear - Wikipedia — The Hand of Fear is the second serial of the 14th season of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four weekly parts on BBC1 from 2 to 23 October 1976. The serial was the last regular appearance of Elisabeth Sladen in the role of Sarah Jane Smith in Doctor Who. Gallifrey One — Gallifrey One is the world’s largest and longest-running annual Doctor Who fan convention, a tradition in North American Doctor Who fandom since 1990. Taking place every February over Presidents’ Day Weekend at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel, our unprecedented thirtieth annual convention, Gallifrey One: 30 Years in the TARDIS, will take place February 15-17, 2019. Spotify: The Moment 1.03 — A collection of songs, loosely assembled around themes and topics discussed in this episode. Hockey Feels — Welcome to Hockey Feels, a podcast that covers NHL news and other hockey developments from a unique perspective. Hosted by Steven Schapansky (in Edmonton) and Rachel Donner (in New York). New episodes drop every Monday or Tuesday.

This week, I'm joined by comedian and writer Riley Silverman, to discuss a conversation between the Doctor and Clara from Peter Capaldi's 2014 debut, Deep Breath. We talk about what this moment meant for the character of the Twelfth Doctor, the tattoo this episode inspired Riley to get, and the resonance between this moment and the events in her own life at the time it aired. You can follow Riley on Twitter at @rileyjsilverman.Special Guest: Riley Silverman.Links: Deep Breath - Wikipedia — "Deep Breath" is the first episode of the eighth series of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who, first broadcast on BBC One and released in cinemas on 23 August 2014. It was written by showrunner and executive producer Steven Moffat and directed by Ben Wheatley. Riley's Tattoo — A tweet with an image of Riley's Deep Breath tattoo. The Honorable Society - Emily Effler — Emily Effler is a tattoo artist at The Honorable Society, a renowned tattoo parlour in West Hollywood, CA. Emily designed Riley's Deep Breath Tattoo. Syfy Wire - Fangrrls — Fangrrls is about kicking down doors, breaking boundaries and celebrating female fans with fun, witty and entertaining content. International Waters | Maximum Fun — International Waters is a pop culture comedy quiz show where land laws do not apply. Join host Dave Holmes and competing teams of world-famous comedians from the US and UK in a hilarious and lively test of pop culture knowledge (and the ability to make up baloney when that knowledge fails). It's part panel show, part trivia quiz and all laughs. It's also a little embarrassed it wrote that last sentence. Bubble | Maximum Fun — Welcome to Fairhaven, a literal Bubble of corporate utopia set amid the wild, goblin-infested Brush. The first scripted comedy series from Maximum Fun, Bubble tells a tale that is both contemporary and otherworldly, as a small band of monster killers struggles to make ends meet and find love in a nightmarish version of the gig economy. Take My Wife - Wikipedia — Take My Wife is an American sitcom on the Seeso comedy subscription streaming service. The show follows real life couple Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher as they share their lives as stand up comics who are balancing work, relationships, and the breaking down of gender barriers. Spotify: The Moment 1.02 — A collection of songs, loosely assembled around themes and topics discussed in this episode. Doctor Who: Series 11 Teaser — New Doctor Who, new friends, new adventures.

For the first ever episode of The Moment, I'm joined by Louis Mitas, my former co-host on The Cloister Room. We talk about a moment from 2010's The Beast Below. It's fun, but fair warning, things get a little heavy during the back half of the episode. You can follow Louis on Twitter at @milesbelli.Special Guest: Louis Mitas.Links: The Beast Below - Wikipedia — "The Beast Below" is the second episode of the fifth series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It was written by executive producer and head writer Steven Moffat and broadcast on BBC One and BBC HD on 10 April 2010. The Cloister Room — A podcast about Doctor Who and other things. This is the show Tom and Louis used to host together. leak.jpg — The ceiling in Louis's bedroom in our college dorm suite back in 2010. I think it got worse than this actually? Or maybe I'm just imagining it. RAICES – Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services — RAICES is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that promotes justice by providing free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children, families, and refugees in Texas. ActBlue: Support Kids at the Border — Chip in to critical groups working to protect kids separated from their families by ICE. Support Fearless Journalism - Donate to ProPublica — Join over 30,000 fellow ProPublicans and help us investigate immigration, the Trump Administration, the environment and much more. Your donation helps power these stories. American Civil Liberties Union — For almost 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Spotify: The Moment 1.01 — A collection of songs, loosely assembled around themes and topics discussed in this episode.

Each week on The Moment, I speak with a different guest about an individual moment in an episode of Doctor Who that means a lot to them. Season 1 premieres July 11, 2018. This trailer includes audio from upcoming episodes featuring guests Riley Silverman, Lizbeth Myles, Louis Mitas, and Evan Teng. It also includes a bunch of audio clips from Doctor Who. A no-prize shall be awarded to the first person to correctly identify every episode or serial that I've excerpted.