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Episode 317: Review of Space Babies and The Devil’s Chord

The 2024 series arrived on on the 10th and 11th of May 2024 with a first-ever two episode premiere.  We welcome Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor in his first full series. But why is the Doctor Who fandom so divided? Join us as we review Space Babies and The Devil's Chord. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 317. This episode streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and is being presented in the original unedited version. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown.

Episode 316: Review of Heaven Sent, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 11

The Doctor finds himself trapped in a repeating scenario. Where does the Doctor eventually go when he goes the long way around? Join us as we discuss Heaven Sent, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 11.  The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 316. This episode streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and is being presented in the original unedited version. Hosted by Lee Shackleford, Clarence Brown, and Kyle Jones.

Episode 315: Review of Face the Raven, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 10

When is a street not a street? What happens when the Doctor is very angry with you? Who is the Mayor of Trap Street? What does this have to do with Rigsy? Join us as we discuss Face the Raven, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 10.  he Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 315. His legions are coming and there's always a twist at the end! This episode streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and is being presented in the original unedited version. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown.

Episode 314: Review of Sleep No More, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 9

It's time to SLEEP NO MORE! After all these years, we ask ourselves if it was as bad as we remembered? Or, has time and other things (longtime listeners know what Kyle means) endeared us to this story?  Join us as we discuss Sleep No More, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 9.  he Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 314. This episode streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and is being presented in the original unedited version. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown.

Episode 313: Review of The Zygon Inversion, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 8

What is the Osgood Box and how does this mysterious device factor into one of the Twelfth Doctor's greatest moments? Join us as we discuss The Zygon Inversion, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 8.  The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 313. This episode streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and is being presented in the original unedited version. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown.  A special thanks to listener MH for the feedback on Episode 312.

Episode 312: Review of The Zygon Invasion, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 7

In a follow-up. to the Day of the Doctor, Doctor Who's 50th anniversary special, the Doctor and Clara come face-to-face with Osgood.  But, wait, how can Osgood still be alive? Who is Bonnie?  All these questions plus the return of UNIT and Kate Stewart!  Join us as we discuss The Zygon Invasion, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 7.  he Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 312. This episode streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twtich and is being presented in the original unedited version. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown.

Episode 311: Review of The Woman Who Lived, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 6

Did the Doctor make a mistake by saving Ashildr? What happens to someone after an encounter with The Doctor changes their lives forever? Join us as we discuss The Woman Who Lived, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 6.  he Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 311. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown.

Episode 310: Review of The Girl Who Died, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 5

Why did the Twelfth Doctor choose the face he wore? What significance does it have in the scenario where the Doctor and Clara find themselves? Can the Doctor save the village? And did the Doctor discover the Hybrid? Join us as we discuss The Girl Who Died, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 5.  he Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 310. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown.

Episode 309: Review of Before the Flood, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 4

The events of Under the Lake lead into part two of this two part story. Can Clara save everyone if The Doctor is now amongst the dead?  Wait..the Doctor can't be dead, can he? Join us as we discuss Before the Flood, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 4.  Programming note: This episode was recorded at the beginning of 2023 and may include segments speculating on the Doctor Who 60th anniversary. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 309. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown.

Episode 308: Review of Under the Lake, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 3

The year is 2119 when the Doctor and Clara arrive in a Scottish underwater mining facility just three days after the crew unearthed an empty black spaceship. Tragedy abounds as the crew members begin dying replaced with an army of hollow-eyed ghosts. Join us as we discuss Under the Lake, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 3.  Programming note: This episode was recorded at the beginning of 2023 and may include segments speculating on the Doctor Who 60th anniversary. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 307. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown.

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Real Characters: The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships with Media Characters

Real Characters: The psychology of parasocial relationships with media characters, explores the unique relationship between viewers and fictional characters in TV, film and social media. Edited by Dr. Karen Shackleford, the book showcases the research of leading scholars and practitioners who understand what fictional characters mean to us from a psychological perspective.

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