Staggering Stories Podcast

Staggering Stories Commentary #15: Doctor Who – Rose

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:36:40 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, nostalgic, in front of the first episode of the 2005 Doctor Who revival, Rose, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor’s blown Rose’s job, Rose has a wandering hands problem and Mickey’s sucked in a wheelie bin. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: Rose…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #84: El Gran Juego

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:23:55 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn recommend Doctor Who: Tomb of the Cybermen, talk about The Deep and Sherlock, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:00 — Welcome!
01:48 – News:
01:55 — Doctor Who: Two new Doctor Who Soundtracks slated before 2011.
03:05 — Torchwood: Season 4 subtitled.
05:20 — Blake’s 7: Sky drops remake like a hot potato.
10:06 — Judge Dredd: Karl Urban cast as title character.
12:52 — Star Wars: TV series on hold…
15:29 — Star Wars: Blu-ray box set for all six films.
16:51 — Doctor Who: New unofficial metal minature figure.
17:45 — Doctor Who: Pertwee’s screwdriver whopped out.
18:52 — Avatar: More money-grabbing – The Director’s Cut coming to cinemas.
22:00 – The Deep: Episodes one and two.
35:57 – Doctor Who: Five minute recommendation – Tomb of the Cybermen.
41:48 – Sherlock: The Great Game.
60:58 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
88:54 – Farewell for this podcast!
89:31 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #14: Babylon 5 – Midnight on the Firing Line

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:32:06 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, all alone in the night, in front of the first regular episode of Babylon 5, Midnight on the Firing Line, and spout our usual nonsense!

Ivanova’s avoiding Talia, Garibaldi’s wanting to share his second favourite thing in the Universe with someone, Londo’s got his hate on and G’Kar’s spoo is quite fresh. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Midnight on the Firing Line…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #83: The Other’s in the Albert Hall

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:03:05 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about the 2010 Doctor Who Prom at the Royal Albert Hall and Sherlock, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:41 — Welcome!
01:15 – News:
01:23 — Doctor Who: Moffat reveals how many episodes he’s writing for 2011.
03:34 — Doctor Who: Amy’s History Hunt open to all in the UK.
06:03 — Battlestar Galactica: New online spin-off series, Blood and Chrome.
08:35 — Doctor Who: New computer game to have a new Dalek and Cyberman voice?
09:22 — Primeval: Alexander Siddig’s role revealed.
12:23 — Comic-Con: Bible bashers invade!
14:45 – Doctor Who: 2010 Royal Albert Hall Prom.
40:52 – Sherlock: The first two episodes of Moffat and Gatiss’ modern day Holmes.
58:44 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
83:34 – Farewell for this podcast!
84:08 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #13: Doctor Who – The Big Bang

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:06:57 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, baffled, in front of Doctor Who: The Big Bang and spout our usual nonsense!

Amy’s pushing up the daises, Rory just has plastic underpants and a trademark, River’s having the TARDIS console explode over her and the Doctor’s stuck in Amy’s box. Phew! But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Big Bang…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #82: Silence of the Fake Crumbly

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:04:30 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the first two Doctor Who: The Adventure Games and FlashForward, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:42 — Welcome!
01:28 – News:
01:39 — Doctor Who: 2010 Christmas Special News.
03:35 — Doctor Who: Matt Smith to quit Doctor Who after his second season?
07:32 — David Tennant: New Marvel Avengers film role as Bruce Banner?
09:10 — Sylvester McCoy: A hobbit in new Hobbit film?
10:06 — Tron Legacy: More casting news.
12:15 – Doctor Who: The Adventure Games – City of the Daleks and Blood of the Cybermen.
25:20 – FlashForward: Season One wrap-up.
38:40 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
67:47 – Farewell for this podcast!
68:14 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #12: Doctor Who – The Pandorica Opens

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:01:54 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, distraught, in front of Doctor Who: The Pandorica Opens and spout our usual nonsense!

Amy’s being menaced by a head, River’s cosplaying and the Doctor’s afraid of what’s in Amy’s box. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Pandorica Opens…

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DWPA Podcast #004: Matthew Waterhouse Waterstone’s Signing – 4th July 2010

Staggering Stories Podcast — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:01:14 +0000

Summary:
Welcome to the fourth Doctor Who Podcast Alliance joint podcast. This episode was recorded at a signing event with Matthew ‘Adric’ Waterhouse at Waterstone’s, Lakeside, Thurrock, to publicise his new memoir Blue Box Boy and his novel Fates, Flowers.

In attendance were various podcasters, including Dave Keep (Professor Dave’s Ark in Space), Tony Gallichan (the Flashing Blade), Martyn Havell (Bad Wilf) and Adam Purcell (Staggering Stories).

00:00 – Theme tune.
01:03 – Podcaster roundtable.
22:00 – Tim Hirst, publisher, interview.
27:27 – Talking with attendees.
33:02 – Matthew Waterhouse interview.
43:06 – Mark Humphries, Organiser, Interview.
45:13 – Matthew Waterhouse ‘Blue Box Boy’ Reading.
51:08 – Derek from Tenth Planet interview
55:15 – Outro and forthcoming events.

Staggering Stories Podcast #81: The Biggest Bang Since the Big One

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:21:27 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: ‘The Big Bang’, have a general discussion on Season 5 of the new Doctor Who Series, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:47 — Welcome!
02:03 – News:
02:17 — Doctor Who: Bookmaker taking bets on Matt Smith axing.
07:14 — Doctor Who: Matt Smith invades Glastonbury.
08:58 — The Hobbit: Peter Jackson to take over directing?
13:01 – Doctor Who: The Big Bang.
45:57 – Doctor Who: 2010 Season Round-up.
74:49 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
113:14 – Farewell for this podcast!
113:41 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #80: The Monster Department Opens

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 07:18:57 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: ‘The Pandorica Opens’, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:45 — Welcome!
01:32 – News:
01:41 — Doctor Who: Neil Gaiman’s story set to be third episode in 2011.
02:46 — Transformers: Michael Bay admits Transformers 2 was rubbish.
04:42 — Plan 9 From Outerspace Now in 3D!
06:52 – Doctor Who: The Pandorica Opens.
31:57 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
44:27 – Farewell for this podcast!
44:59 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #11: Doctor Who – The Lodger

Staggering Stories Podcast — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:01:22 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, potatoey, in front of Doctor Who: The Lodger and spout our usual nonsense!

Amy’s studio-bound, Craig and Sophie need a room and the Doctor’s quirking it up to 11. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Lodger…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #79: The Corden

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:35:00 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: ‘The Lodger’, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:02 — Welcome!
02:06 – News:
02:22 — Doctor Who: Christopher Eccleston talks quitting Doctor Who.
03:50 — David Tennant to star in Fright Night remake film.
06:42 — The Shat: William Shatner to direct a documentary about himself.
09:59 – Doctor Who: The Lodger.
27:59 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
43:00 – Farewell for this podcast!
44:23 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #10: Doctor Who – Vincent and the Doctor

Staggering Stories Podcast — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:07:43 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, unseeing, in front of Doctor Who: Vincent and the Doctor and spout our usual nonsense!

Amy’s star-struck, Vincent’s being stalked and the Doctor’s met a man with a bigger bow tie. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Vincent and the Doctor…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #78: Vincent and the Giant Chicken

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:39:54 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: ‘Vincent and the Doctor’, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:02 — Welcome!
01:37 – News:
01:47 — Torchwood: New comic book for the USA.
03:07 — Brian Blessed sat nav campaign on Facebook.
07:06 — Thundercats: New animated series coming.
10:34 — Tron: Tron Legacy film due out in December 2010.
12:11 – Doctor Who: Vincent and the Doctor.
37:00 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
45:44 – Farewell for this podcast!
46:03 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #9: Doctor Who – Cold Blood

Staggering Stories Podcast — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:41:01 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, chilled, in front of Doctor Who: Cold Blood and spout our usual nonsense!

Yes, that’s two Commentaries today for the price of none. We held off publishing of The Hungry Earth last week so that you can have both that and this together. If your podcatching software did pick up the previous commentary then you may have to tell it to manually download that one (some only automatically download the latest episode).

Amy’s about to have her clothes ripped open, Rory’s left at the altar and the Doctor’s gone sight seeing. But enough about them, please sit down with us to enjoy Cold Blood…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #8: Doctor Who – The Hungry Earth

Staggering Stories Podcast — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:40:36 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, shaken, in front of Doctor Who: The Hungry Earth and spout our usual nonsense!

Rory’s missing a body, Amy’s showing off her ring and the Doctor’s feeling the Earth move. But enough about them, please sit down with us to enjoy The Hungry Earth…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #77: Cold Mud

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:59:28 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: ‘Cold Blood’ and Iron Man 2, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:04 — Welcome!
01:50 – News:
02:04 — Doctor Who: Big Finished extended until December 2012.
03:55 — The Hobbit: Guillermo del Toro quits as director.
05:57 — Mass Effect: Potential film in the works.
07:48 — Torchwood: Season 4 is go!
11:41 – Doctor Who: Cold Blood.
30:59 – Iron Man 2.
40:46 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
60:49 – Farewell for this podcast!
61:37 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #76: The Hungry Hell

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 07:47:18 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: ‘The Hungry Earth’ and the final Ashes to Ashes episode (spoilers ahoy – Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes finally explained!), find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:46 — Welcome!
01:34 – News:
01:49 — Doctor Who: BBC Worldwide record profits, thanks in large part to Doctor Who.
03:02 — Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) to be remade by Syphy Channel.
06:25 — Judge Dredd: More details on new film.
09:56 – Doctor Who: The Hungry Earth.
22:38 – Ashes to Ashes: Season 3, episode 8 – The End.
47:40 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
58:58 – Farewell for this podcast!
59:59 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #7: Doctor Who – Amy’s Choice

Staggering Stories Podcast — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:52:23 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, expectant, in front of Doctor Who: Amy’s Choice and spout our usual nonsense!

Amy’s swallowed a planet, Rory’s having an early mid-life hair crisis and the Doctor’s considering self harm. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Amy’s Choice…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #75: Amy’s Bellyful

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 30 May 2010 10:35:07 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: ‘Amy’s Choice’ and the penultimate episode of Ashes to Ashes (3.7), find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:53 — Welcome!
02:22 – News:
02:40 — Doctor Who: Live stage show touring UK.
04:48 — State of US Sci-Fi series – Cancelled and survived.
07:50 — TV clothes auction.
09:41 – Doctor Who: Amy’s Choice.
24:26 – Ashes to Ashes: Season 3, episode 7.
35:20 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
45:23 – Farewell for this podcast!
45:51 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #6: Doctor Who – The Vampires of Venice

Staggering Stories Podcast — Thu, 27 May 2010 11:02:50 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, moist with anticipation, in front of Doctor Who: The Vampires of Venice and spout our usual nonsense!

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Staggering Stories Podcast #74: The Fishy Fingers of Venice

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 23 May 2010 09:35:39 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: ‘The Vampires of Venice’ and Ashes to Ashes season 3 episode 6, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:45 — Welcome!
02:00 – News:
02:21 — Doctor Who: BBC defends its decisions to send Matt Smith to Venice.
03:42 — Pulse: New series pilot created by Paul Cornell.
06:08 — International Towel Day on Tuesday 25th of May 2010.
07:28 – Doctor Who: The Vampires of Venice.
22:59 – Ashes to Ashes: Season 3, episode 6.
33:27 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
49:12 – Farewell for this podcast!
49:39 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #5: Doctor Who – Flesh and Stone

Staggering Stories Podcast — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:54:15 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, agog, in front of Doctor Who: Flesh and Stone and spout our usual nonsense!

Yes, that’s two Commentaries today for the price of none. We held off publishing of The Time of Angels last week so that you can have both that and this together. If your podcatching software did pick up the previous commentary then you may have to tell it to manually download that one (some only automatically download the latest episode).

So please sit down with us to stare into the crack and enjoy Flesh and Stone…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #4: Doctor Who – The Time of Angels

Staggering Stories Podcast — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:53:50 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, terrified, in front of Doctor Who: The Time of Angels and spout our usual nonsense!

Hopefully the audio quality is somewhat better this time, it’s still not perfect as the mics were running a bit hot. Oh, and we weren’t really 7 minutes in when we said we were, that included a couple of minutes of junk the PVR picked up before Doctor Who. Nonetheless, please sit down with us to enjoy The Time of Angels…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #73: Flesh and Cardboard

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 16 May 2010 10:00:56 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: ‘Flesh and Stone’ and Ashes to Ashes season 3 episode 5, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:50 — Welcome!
02:00 – News:
02:08 — Doctor Who: Daily Mail on the attack, once again.
05:20 — Doctor Who: The Time of Angels final viewing figures – high time shift.
08:17 — Planet of the Apes: Another reimaginating.
10:06 — Doctor Who: Crawley local councillor is a fan.
14:12 – Doctor Who: Flesh and Stone.
33:27 – Ashes to Ashes: Season 3, episode 5.
44:10 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
73:57 – Farewell for this podcast!
74:21 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #72: The Time of Gene Hunt

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 09 May 2010 10:00:24 +0000

Show summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: The Time of Angels and Ashes to Ashes season 3 episode 4, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:37 — Welcome!
01:53 – News:
02:00 — Doctor Who: Return to the Proms.
03:03 — K-9: Coming to UK’s Channel 5.
04:40 — Doctor Who The Adventure Games: First game name announced.
05:59 — Leonard Nimoy: Quits acting.
08:03 – Doctor Who: The Time of Angels.
24:57 – Ashes to Ashes: Season 3, episode 4.
35:47 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
55:26 – Farewell for this podcast!
55:50 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #3: Doctor Who – Victory of the Daleks

Staggering Stories Podcast — Thu, 06 May 2010 11:00:03 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down in front of Doctor Who: Victory of the Daleks and spout our usual nonsense, trying to all be positive this time!

Apologies, hopefully for the last time, for the rather less than great audio quality, we simply haven’t had time to address this yet. It’s not too bad but for the fact that Crumbly seems to have his head in a bucket! By the time we come to the Time of Angels commentary we hope to have this audio issue resolved. In the meantime, please try to ignore the echoes and sit down with us to enjoy Victory of the Daleks…

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DWPA Podcast #003: Nick Briggs Waterstone’s Signing – 24th April 2010

Staggering Stories Podcast — Thu, 06 May 2010 01:49:22 +0000

Summary:
Welcome to the third Doctor Who Podcast Alliance joint podcast. This episode was recorded at a signing event with Nick Briggs at Waterstone’s, Lakeside, Thurrock, to publicise his new Sherlock Holmes audio plays and Big Finish in general.

In attendance were various podcasters, two of which you will hear are Dave Keep (Professor Dave’s Ark in Space) and Tony Gallichan (the Flashing Blade). Sadly the podcaster roundtable recording audio wasn’t usable but there is still plenty to listen to, including an exclusive clip from the new Big Finish Sherlock Holmes’ story, ‘The Speckled Band’.

More information about the Sherlock Holmes range and Doctor Who audios can be found at http://www.bigfinish.com/.

00:00 – Theme tune.
00:58 – Welcome!
01:56 – Talking with attendees.
07:21 – Nick Briggs interview.
30:51 – Talking with attendees.
34:29 – Audio clip from Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band.
40:53 – Organiser interview.
44:04 – Outro and forthcoming events.

Staggering Stories Podcast #71: Victory of the Merchandise

Staggering Stories Podcast — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:57:06 +0000

Show summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: The Victory of the Daleks and Ashes to Ashes season 3 episode 3, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:39 — Welcome!
01:25 – News:
01:55 — Sarah Jane Adventures: Matt Smith (11th Doctor) and Katy Manning (Jo Grant).
03:39 — Torchwood: Fox turns down Torchwood USA.
05:53 — Doctor Who: Graham Norton gatecrashes The Time of the Angels.
08:45 — Doctor Who: Cybermen infultrate the Lib Dems.
10:44 — More Politics: Patrick Stewart backing Labour party in Crawley!
12:32 – Doctor Who: The Victory of the Daleks.
29:32 – Ashes to Ashes: Season 3, episode 3.
40:29 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
58:04 – Farewell for this podcast!
58:52 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #2: Doctor Who – The Beast Below

Staggering Stories Podcast — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:59:45 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down in front of Doctor Who: The Beast Below and spout our usual nonsense.

Apologies once again for the rather less than great audio quality, we simply haven’t had time to address this yet (though it does improve a tad beyond the first 10 seconds or so – once we all stop shifting around in our seats!) By the time we come to the Time of Angels commentary we hope to have this audio issue resolved. In the meantime, please try to ignore the echoes and sit down with us to enjoy The Beast Below…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #70: Oh, You Beast!

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:07:08 +0000

Show summary:
Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: The Beast Below and Ashes to Ashes season 3 episode 2, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:45 — Welcome!
01:27 – News:
01:32 — Doctor Who: Matt Smith on magazine front cover.
04:18 – Doctor Who: The Beast Below.
22:12 – Escape Pod Discs: Graeme “The2ndDoctor” Sheridan.
28:50 – Ashes to Ashes: Season 3, episode 2.
41:40 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
59:19 – Farewell for this podcast!
59:47 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #1: Doctor Who – The Eleventh Hour

Staggering Stories Podcast — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:02:30 +0000

Summary:
Welcome to this first Staggering Stories audio commentary! This time Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn sit down in front of Doctor Who: The Eleventh Hour and spout our usual nonsense.

Apologies for the rather less than great audio quality, that is something we will try to address in future commentaries (assuming people want to hear more). Also please bear with us as we get used to this whole commentary business – The Eleventh Hour is particularly easy to get caught up in!

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Staggering Stories Podcast #69: When Fish Met Custard

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 09:39:10 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: The Eleventh Hour and Ashes to Ashes season 3 episode 1, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:15 — Welcome!
02:34 – News:
02:42 — Doctor Who: The Adventure Games.
05:44 — Doctor Who: The Daily Mail STILL hates Amy Pond.
08:12 — Primeval: DS9’s Julian Bashier to join cast.
10:24 — Doctor Who: Jean sees Matt Smith and Karen Gillan in the flesh.
13:37 – Doctor Who: The Eleventh Hour.
34:27 – Ashes to Ashes: Season 3, episode 1.
43:06 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
85:30 – Farewell for this podcast!
85:56 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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DWPA Podcast #002: The Eleventh Hour London Launch Event – 3rd April 2010

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:07:00 +0000

Summary:

Welcome to the second Doctor Who Podcast Alliance joint podcast, recorded at the London Launch Event for Doctor Who: The Eleventh Hour.

In attendance were podcasters Dave Keep (Professor Dave’s Ark in Space), Tony Gallichan (the Flashing Blade), Adam J Purcell (our very own Staggering Stories) and Laura and Chris Sigma (The Ood Cast).

A big thank you must go out to Jeremy Bentham and his illustrious team for all their hard work in organising the event. Also another big thank you to everyone that spoke to us, both on and off mic – without you there would be no podcast!

00:00 – Theme tune
00:29 – Welcome!
01:33 – Before the screening:
01:33 – Professor Dave talks to the queue
13:06 – Tony Gallichan talks with organiser Jeremy Bentham
18:50 – After the screening:
19:04 – Tony Gallichan talks with Alan Stevens and Fiona from Magic Bullet
21:47 – Adam J Purcell talks with Chris S and Laura from the Ood Cast
29:21 – Professor Dave talks with attendees including Nicola, Ronny, Meg and Richard!
33:20 – Tony Gallichan talks with artist Tony Clark.
39:50 – Adam J Purcell talks with attendees Ian and Wyn.
43:11 – Tony Gallichan talks with writer and editor Anthony Brown
46:24 – A bumper from the wonderful Philip Madoc who was in attendance.
46:34 – Wrapping it up
47:09 – Closing music, etc.

Staggering Stories Podcast #68: The Planet of the Funky Gibbons

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 09:18:49 +0000

Summary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell and Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Why is it so popular and Planet of the Apes (the original 1968 film), find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:12 — Welcome!
02:19 – News:
02:45 — Doctor Who: New Doctor Who Series’ Season 6 confirmed, plus Christmas special.
04:09 — Doctor Who: The Daily Mail hates Amy Pond.
06:34 — Doctor Who: Of trailers and such.
08:10 — Doctor Who: Matt Smith front pages The Times with his tweed.
09:44 — Returning TV: Ashes to Ashes, The Prisoner remake, V remake, K9.
11:03 – Doctor Who: Why is the New Series so popular?
23:02 – Escape Pod Discs: Rhys Parton.
28:01 – Classic Movie Theatre: Planet of the Apes (1968).
45:24 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
84:38 – Advertisement Break
85:30 – Farewell for this podcast!
85:56 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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DWPA Podcast #001: Waterstone’s Signing 27th March 2010

Staggering Stories Podcast — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:48:50 +0000

Summary:

Welcome to the first Doctor Who Podcast Alliance joint podcast, recorded at a signing event at Waterstone’s, Lakeside, Thurrock, featuring Colin Baker (the 6th Doctor), Anneke Wills (1st and 2nd Doctor companion, Polly) and Paul Castle (Shooty Dog Thing fanzine and now book).

In attendance were podcasters Luke Harrison (the Minute Doctor Who Podcast), Dave Keep (Professor Dave’s Ark in Space), Tony Gallichan (the Flashing Blade) and Adam J Purcell (our very own Staggering Stories).

More information about the books being signed can be found at http://www.hirstbooks.com/.

00:00 – Theme tune
00:29 – Welcome!
01:20 – The Podcasters round table:
01:20 – Introductions.
04:07 – Actual Doctor Who talk, for a second…
07:15 – Memories of regenerations past, for a second…
11:54 – Back to memories of regenerations past.
20:49 – Hopes for Doctor Who 2010 season.
30:45 – Talking with attendees
33:08 – Anneke Wills interview and reading
39:57 – Publisher Tim Hirst interview
44:25 – Paul Castle, Shooty Dog Thing reading
48:02 – Talking with attendees
54: 21 – Mark, the event organiser
57:41 – Paul Castle interview
65:02 – Talking with attendees
72:40 – Colin Baker interview
78:23 – Colin Baker reading

Staggering Stories Podcast #67: Being Daleks on a Pub Crawl

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:45:09 +0000

Summary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: The Daleks, Being Human Season 2, Alice in Wonderland and a Real Ale Doctor Who pub crawl, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:45 — Welcome!
01:35 – News:
01:59 — Doctor Who: Touring the UK to kick off Series 2, Season 5.
04:10 — Doctor Who: The console game coming to Nintendo Wii and DS.
05:12 — Delia Derbyshire documentary.
06:15 — J. Michael Straczynski taking on Superman and Wonder Woman.
08:34 — The Shat: William Shatner fronting new social networking site.
10:24 — Firefly: Dark House comics bringing out two new Firefly stories.
11:46 — Death: Peter Graves goes to the grave.
12:43 – Doctor Who: The Daleks (the 1963/4 story).
23:32 – Doctor Who: CAMRA pub crawl.
30:35 – Being Human: Season 2.
44:44 – Alice in Wonderland.
53:16 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
91:09 – Farewell for this podcast!
91:45 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #66: Trailer Trash

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:58:40 +0000

Summary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: The Masque of Mandragora, New Who Season Trailers and Survivors Season 2, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:49 — Welcome!
02:12 – News:
02:33 — Doctor Who: 3D trailer for New Series, Season 5.
05:14 — Syfy: The UK Sci-Fi channel gets a dose of SyFy.
07:33 — Doctor Who: Prop and costume auction.
10:40 — Doctor Who: New Character Options figure – 7th Doctor & Remembrance Dalek.
11:50 — Metropolis: Complete copy found, remastered DVD on its way.
13:25 – Doctor Who: The Masque of Mandragora.
27:06 – Survivors: Season 2 (2010).
37:42 – Doctor Who: New Who season trailers.
59:30 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
86:17 – Farewell for this podcast!
87:14 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #65: Camping Up the Weekender

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:20:40 +0000

Summary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell and Keith Dunn speculate about the 2010 Doctor Who season, talk about The Vampire Diaries and the SFX Weekender convention, have a 30 second recommendation for the Amtrak Wars novels, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:47 — Welcome!
02:35 – News:
02:48 — Doctor Who: Matt Smith to kick off with 60 minute episode.
03:49 — Doctor Who: Neil Gaiman set to write for 2011 season.
06:06 — The Black Hole: Hollywood goes back to the remake well.
09:06 — Star Trek: Flash mob to promote Star Trek Online.
10:15 — Star Wars: Flash mob lightsabre fight in Bristol.
11:24 – Doctor Who: Predictions for the 2010 season.
21:24 – 30 Second Recommendation: The Amtrack Wars.
22:44 – The Vampire Diaries.
31:25 – Competition Results: Name a Doctor Who Companion to win a Whooverville 3 Disc DVD set.
35:07 – The SFX Weekender.
47:03 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
70:20 – Farewell for this podcast!
70:54 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
73:32— Max Buffer’s Media Museum podcast promo.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #64: Bad Case of Coatal Envy

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:40:08 +0000

Summary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who computer games, Red Dwarf Season 3, have a 30 second recommendation for Iain M Banks’ Culture novels, hold a competition, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:53 — Welcome!
01:59 – News:
02:03 — Torchwood USA: Fox TV developing an American Torchwood.
03:48 — Doctor Who: Computer game to be developed?
06:02 — Rex Is Not Your Lawyer: Canned before it got started?
07:20 — Red Dwarf: Chris Barrie suggests a new full season is possible.
09:05 — Doctor Who: Billie Piper talks about Hollywood Doctor Who film.
09:49 — Star Wars: Wizards of the Coast drop pen & paper RPG and miniatures line.
10:30 – Red Dwarf: Season 3
25:11 – Doctor Who: Computer games past and future.
35:32 – 30 Second Recommendation: Iain M Banks’ Culture novels.
37:21 – COMPETITION TIME! Win a Whooverville 3 Disc DVD set (including interviews with Colin Baker, Anneke Wills, Nick Briggs, and many more!)
38:47 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
56:40 – Farewell for this podcast!
57:05 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
64:40 — The TARDIS Tavern promo.
66:08 — The Ood Cast promo.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #63: The Trouble with Triffids

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:32:14 +0000

Summary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about our early memories and favourite villains from Doctor Who, The Day of the Triffids (mainly the 2009 version), the blockbuster Avatar, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:19 — Welcome!
02:07 – News:
02:26 — Doctor Who: Writers for New Series, Season 5 officially announced.
06:51 — Outcasts: New BBC One ’space drama’.
08:30 — Spider-man: Teenage reboot for film series.
11:57 — Edge of Darkness: Hollywood turns another classic BBC Series into a film.
13:51 — Firefly: New TV series tie-in book.
15:45 – The Day of the Triffids (2009)
32:50 – Doctor Who: That Brown Trouser Moment.
42:56 – Avatar.
56:56 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
76:50 – COMPETITION TIME! Win a Whooverville 3 Disc DVD set (including interviews with Colin Baker, Anneke Wills, Nick Briggs, and many more!)
79:37 – Farewell for this podcast!
80:04 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #62: The Episode That Didn’t Want to Go

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:14:04 +0000

Show Summary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, ‘Fake Keith’, Jean Riddler and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: The End of Time, our Predictions for 2010, our Hopes and Dreams for 2010, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2009, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:02 — Welcome!
02:22 – News:
02:34 — Doctor Who: UK ratings for The End of Time.
04:42 — Syfy renewing Stargate Universe and Sanctuary.
06:51 — Peter Jackson is developing a film based on the Mortal Engines books.
08:48 — Doctor Who RPG: It is out!
11:02 — Star Trek wetsuits – the Red Shirts of the deep.
12:29 – Predictions, Hopes & Dreams and Fears for the future:
12:41 — How wrong we were: Predictions for 2009.
18:01 — How wrong we were: Hopes and Dreams for 2009.
22:14 — Predictions for 2010.
28:22 — Hopes and Dreams for 2010.
31:15 — Fears for 2010.
34:47 – Doctor Who: The End of Time.
65:12 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
89:45 – SFX Weekender announcement and win FREE TICKETS!
93:13 – Farewell for this podcast!
93:45 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
95:30 — Christmas greetings from other podcasts.

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DWPA – ‘SFX Weekender’ Tickets Up for Grabs

Staggering Stories Podcast — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:23:49 +0000

DEADLINE: Friday 15th January 2010.

The Doctor Who Podcast Alliance (that Staggering Stories is proud to be a member of) has organised, in conjunction with SFX Magazine, free tickets to the SFX Weekender convention, on the 5th/6th February 2010, Camber Sands (Pontins Holiday Camp!), East Sussex, England.

Guests include Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Gareth David-Lloyd, Toby Hadoke, Paul Cornell, James Masters, Mac McDonald, Dave Gibbons, Robert Rankin and many more.

Oh, and if you’re unlucky you may meet some Doctor Who podcasters…

50 sets of up to 4 tickets are to be given away, all you have to do is phone in, quote a code and cross your fingers (if more than 50 people apply before the deadline of 15th Jan 2010 then names will be drawn from a hat).

Phone: 08700 110034
Quote Code: DWPOD
Deadline: Friday 15th January 2010

Staggering Stories Podcast #61: A Very Tennant Christmas

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:00:55 +0000

Show Summary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, ‘Fake Keith’, Jean Riddler and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon, Doctor Who: Gallifreyan Crown Court – Time Lords in the dock, play Swanee-Kazoo and Charades, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:40 — Welcome!
02:25 – News:
02:56 — Doctor Who: BBC 1 Christmas Idents (and lots more Tennant about).
05:37 — Doctor Who: Michael Moorcock to write a Who book.
07:31 — Richard Todd (thingie-face) is dead.
10:20 – Christmas Crackers.
15:54 – Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon.
29:23 – Christmas Nonsense:
29:35 — Christmas Address.
30:02 — Charades.
31:59 – Doctor Who: Gallifreyan Crown Court – Time Lords.
42:22 – More Christmas Nonsense:
42:27 — Swanee-Kazoo.
43:53 — Charades.
47:28 — Happy Birthday Song.
49:40 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
65:46 – Farewell for this podcast!
67:30 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Mr Dalek and the Year of the Gap

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:45:22 +0000

It’s Christmas! A special time for little Daleks everywhere. To celebrate this we proudly present a new Mr Dalek Adventure on our podcast feed.

This new exciting story, written by long time Mr Dalek fan, Benjamin F Elliot, and narrated by Tony Gallichan is published, in audio form, for the first time today: Mr Dalek and the Year of the Gap.

Enjoy!

Staggering Stories Podcast #60: Blathering in Dreamland

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:26:13 +0000

Show Summary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: Dreamland, three Sarah Jane Adventures stories, the BBC series Paradox, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:12 — Welcome!
02:04 – News:
02:12 — Doctor Who: The End of Time, Part One named.
03:19 — Doctor Who: Waters of Mars viewing figures.
04:47 — Being Human: Wins two Royal Television Society awards.
06:12 — Forbidden Planet: More details emerge, possible sequels?
07:57 — Bernard Cribbins: BAFTA Childrens award.
10:13 — Christopher Eccleston: to play John Lennon in Beatles film?
11:33 — Doctor Who RPG: impounded by US customs!
13:25 – Doctor Who: Dreamland.
19:29 – Paradox.
28:24 – The Sarah Jane Adventures:.
29:34 — The Eternity Trap.
33:42 — Mona Lisa’s Revenge.
37:54 — The Gift.
44:41 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
63:53 — Breaking News: Torchwood 4 is go?
64:24 – Farewell for this podcast!
66:58 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #59: When Water Goes Wet

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:50:11 +0000

Show Summary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Keith Dunn and a remote Jean Riddler talk about the Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars, Defying Gravity, give a 30 second recommendation, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:38 — Welcome!
01:25 – News:
01:39 — Doctor Who: Air dates for The Waters of Mars in the Austrailia and Canadia.
02:36 — David Tennant: Pilots a new US series.
05:36 — Dollhouse: Sent to the attic, to DEATH!
07:57 — Being Human: SyFy version may change vampire Mitchell’s sex.
09:53 — Gene Hunt: It’s not just an advert, it’s a BBC rip off advert.
11:18 — Doctor Who RPG: 30 November 2009 release but little info so far.
13:45 – Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars.
35:46 – 30 Second Recommendation: Darker Projects.
36:51 – Defying Gravity.
47:43 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
75:20 – Farewell for this podcast!
75:45 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #58: David Tennant’s Little Adventure

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:42:05 +0000

Show Summary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, ‘Fake’ Keith, NOT Jean Riddler and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about the Sarah Jane Adventures: The Mad Woman in the Attic and The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith, find some Escape Pod Discs, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:50 — Welcome!
01:24 – News:
01:29 — Doctor Who: Air dates for The Waters of Mars in the UK and the US of A.
02:34 — The Sarah Jane Adventures: David Tennant gives it a boost up.
03:57 — Being Human: SyFy copies the originality.
05:55 — Who Framed Roger Rabbit: The sequel did.
07:10 — V: Sky writing advertising would cause too many emissions.
08:41 — David Tennant: The Doctor for life.
09:41 — Doctor Who: A wealth of DVDs on the way.
10:50 – The Sarah Jane Adventures:.
11:33 — The Mad Woman in the Attic.
19:27 — The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith.
36:38 – Escape Pod Discs: NOT Jean.
41:42 – True Blood.
54:02 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
60:21 – Farewell for this podcast!
60:50 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #57: Judoon Goon with a Spoon

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:04:31 +0000

Show Summary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, ‘Fake’ Keith, Jean Riddler and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about the Sarah Jane Adventures: Prisoner of the Judoon, Doctor Who: Gallifreyan Crown Court – Conventions in the dock, Flash Forward, get a 30 second recommendation, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:09 — Welcome!
02:07 – News:
02:32 — Doctor Who: New Logo and Insignia.
05:57 — Doctor Who: Barry Letts has died.
07:42 — Dollhouse: Will not be yanked off early.
10:17 — Les Miserables: A film version in the works?
12:10 — Doctor Who: Cubicle 7 Roleplaying Game character sheet published.
14:07 – The Sarah Jane Adventures: Prisoner of the Judoon.
25:45 – Doctor Who: Gallifreyan Crown Court – Conventions.
34:18 – 30 Second Recommendation: The Asphyx.
35:38 – Flash Forward.
45:23 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
68:03 – Farewell for this podcast!
63:27 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #56: The Crime was in Being There

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:29:13 +0000

Show Summary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, ‘Fake’ Keith, Jean Riddler and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: Gallifreyan Crown Court – Adric in the dock, Red Dwarf Season 2, Escape Pod Discs, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:09 — Welcome!
01:45 – News:
02:04 — Doctor Who: Matchstick Dalek.
04:30 — Primeval: Back from extinction.
07:04 — V: The remake in trouble.
09:21 — Doctor Who: New logo (speculations!)
10:45 — Doctor Who: Cubicle 7 Roleplaying Game due in November?
11:47 – Red Dwarf: Season Two.
26:09 – Escape Pod Discs: Jo! (and premature feedback from Tony).
33:00 – Doctor Who: Gallifreyan Crown Court – Reality vs. Adric.
45:41 – El Presidente.
46:57 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
67:43 – Farewell for this podcast!
63:27 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #55: Pick of the Pits

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:09:16 +0000

Show Summary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, ‘Fake’ Keith and ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about the Quatermass trilogy, Doctor Who Magazine’s ‘The Mighty 200′ story rankings, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:01 — Welcome!
01:43 – News:
01:59 — Doctor Who: Richard Curtis to write for Series 5.
05:28 — The Sarah Jane Adventures: Series 3 to broadcast two episodes a week.
08:44 — Buy Gene Roddenberry’s Apple Macintosh.
11:03 — Doctor Horrible gatecrashes the Emmys.
11:59 – The Quatermass Trilogy.
24:23 – Escape Pod Discs: Tony Gallichan.
29:37 – Doctor Who Magazine’s ‘The Mighty 200′ story rankings.
44:39 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
63:03 – Farewell for this podcast!
63:27 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #54: Hounds of the Whooverville

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:27:50 +0000

Show summary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, ‘Fake’ Keith, Jean Riddler and ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who convention Whooverville, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:59 — Welcome!
01:50 – News:
02:10 — Doctor Who: The End of Time named.
03:32 — Doctor Who: Big Finish licence renewed until end of 2011.
04:46 — Disney wants to buy Marvel Comics for $4b.
06:52 — Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: Hitchcon’09 on 11 October.
08:01 — Terry Wogan quits BBC Radio 2 breakfast show.
09:03 – Doctor Who convention: Whooverville.
48:13 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
67:03 – Farewell for this podcast!
67:24 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #53: Crow Balancing for Beginners

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:28:59 +0000

Show summary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: The Black Guardian DVD boxset (that being Doctor Who: Mawdryn Undead, Doctor Who: Terminus and Doctor Who: Enlightenment), find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:21 — Welcome!
02:07 – News:
02:16 — Doctor Who: Tom Baker doing new Audio Plays.
05:46 — Doctor Who: Dreamland (animated story) blog.
07:44 — Caprica: James Marsters joins the cast.
09:03 — Battlestar Galactica: Bryan Singer attached to direct new movie.
13:02 — Heroes: Ernie Hudson gets a call.
13:48 — Warner Brothers to build a Lego film.
16:48 — World of Warcraft: Cataclysm details emerge.
19:36 — Jean celebrates England’s Cricket win.
21:03 – Doctor Who: The Black Guardian Trilogy -
22:25 — Doctor Who: Mawdryn Undead.
41:00 — Doctor Who: Terminus.
52:52 — Doctor Who: Enlightenment.
71:16 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
88:59 – Farewell for this podcast!
89:22 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #52: The Dwarf is Green

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:18:30 +0000

Show summary:
Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and ‘Classic’ Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who’s The TARDIS, The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand De Bargos’ Mashup Movie, Red Dwarf: Season One, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:07 — Welcome!
02:01 – News:
02:11 — Doctor Who: New Waters of Mars trailer.
04:30 — Futurama: Original voice cast cut a deal!
06:06 — Alien: Ridley Scott to direct Alien 5.
07:00 — Russell Crow: Rich giving to the poor.
07:58 — Slingers: New Sci-Fi TV series in development.
11:00 — Doctor Who: New Character Options figure – 6th Doctor in 5th’s clothes.
12:07 — Torchwood: memorials left at Hub entrace in Cardiff.
13:09 — The Hugos 2009: Dr Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog beats Doctor Who.
14:21 – Doctor Who: The TARDIS.
33:52 – Mashup Movie!
43:20 – Red Dwarf: Season One.
58:21 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
75:44 – Farewell for this podcast!
76:08 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #51: How Much Wood Would a Torchwood Torch..?

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:00:40 +0000

Show summary:
Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk extensively about the Torchwood radio stories Asylum, Golden Age, the Dead Line, also Torchwood: Children of Earth, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:44 — Welcome!
01:35 – News:
02:05 — Doctor Who: Karen Gillan’s character named.
04:06 — Doctor Who: Matt Smith’s costume unveilled.
06:25 — Doctor Who: New look TARDIS exterior.
08:03 — Futurama: Voice cast get the heave-ho.
10:01 — World of Warcraft: Sam Raimi to helm the film.
11:25 — Tron 2: Now named ‘Tron Legacy’.
12:38 — Amazon US gets all Big Brother with 1984 and Animal Farm eBooks.
14:58 — The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand De Bargos: The Movie!
16:41 — Captain Pugwash creator, John Ryan, dies.
17:48 — Podcast 49 reply – Our names in Doctor Who (it’s not really news!)
19:01 — Doctor Who: Exclusive Character Options toys.
20:33 – Torchwood:.
21:23 — Radio Play: Asylum.
26:04 — Radio Play: Golden Age.
30:45 — Radio Play: The Dead Line.
35:18 — The Children of Earth.
67:22 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
86:19 – Farewell for this podcast!
87:12 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #50: The Insanity of Cake

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:03:20 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn eat cake, talk about their Favourite and Least Favourite bits of Doctor Who, see a Fight Club face off between Old and New Captain Kirks, experience a frightening vision of the future, feel the ire of the Agony Nanny, overindulge in a game of Swanee-Kazoo, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff (especially cake), specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:49 — Welcome (with celebratory cake)!
06:36 – News:
06:59 — Torchwood: UK Children of Earth ratings (no spoilers!)
08:23 — Heroes: Is Claire going to bat for the other team?
09:39 — View-Master: The Movie coming?
11:07 — T J Hooker: a film in the works? Let’s hope not…
13:00 — Hong Kong Phooey: The Movie!
14:38 – Doctor Who: Favourite and Least Favourite Bits.
28:37 – Fight Club: Original Captain Kirk vs. New Captain Kirk.
33:14 – Real Keith presses the Future Podcast button:
33:19 — Intro and theme tune.
33:39 — Welcome!
34:12 — News:
34:24 ——- Doctor Who: New spin-off series confirmed.
35:46 ——- William Shatner: compromise on where his body will be displayed.
37:22 — Doctor Who: Revenge of the Nimon, part 1.
50:20 – Nanny Ireland: The Agony Nanny
51:34 – Swanee-Kazoo: Guess the Theme Tune.
53:36 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
59:04 – Farewell for this podcast!
59:35 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
60:19 — Outtakes and a couple of interloping interlopers!

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Staggering Stories Podcast #49: Daleks Are Special, Too

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:32:14 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk (extensively!) about Doctor Who’s Daleks, dig up some Escape Pod Discs, get a 30 second recommendation, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:11 — Welcome!
01:37 – News:
02:03 — Torchwood: Children of Earth UK airdates.
03:16 — Sarah Jane Adventures: Nigel Havers and Brian Miller cast.
04:33 — Heroes: Bryan Fuller quits (again).
05:22 — Indiana Jones: more fifth film talk.
07:47 — Teen Wolf: a TV series is in development…
08:40 — Farrah Fawcett has died.
09:41 — New Doctor Who Roleplaying Game isn’t dead, after all.
11:15 — Tron: more new film details.
12:17 – Doctor Who: Daleks (in general).
42:57 – El Presidente.
44:23 – Benjamin Elliott’s 30 Second Recommendation: Legend.
46:02 – Escape Pod Discs:
46:28 — Lizaanne.
49:38 — Sarah M.
51:45 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
67:59 – Farewell for this podcast!
68:23 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #48: Our Segments Overrunneth

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:27:49 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: The Invasion, Ashes to Ashes, Primeval, dig up some Escape Pod Discs, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:40 — Welcome!
00:47 — Jean takes one for the country!
01:30 – News:
01:43 — Doctor Who: New animated series, featuring David Tennant.
02:50 — Primeval: Axed, to death!
05:03 — Torchwood: New Radio 4 play dates announced.
06:27 — Futurama: new 26 episode series.
07:07 — New ‘Bladerunner like’ web series, Purefold, from Ridley Scott.
08:23 — Hugo Weaving back for The Hobbit
08:51 — Liam Neeson for the A-Team?
10:07 — Total Recall remake writer announced.
11:52 — Michael Shanks to guest star in Sanctuary.
12:50 — David Carradine found dead in the closet.
14:22 — Dalek for sale.
15:22 — Doctor Who funeral for fan.
16:10 – Doctor Who: The Invasion.
40:15 – Escape Pod Discs: Real Keith.
44:09 – Ashes to Ashes.
58:39 – Primeval.
67:47 – Shameless Plugs:
67:51 — The Tin Dog Podcast.
68:26 — The Flashing Blade Podcast.
69:47 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
70:59 – Farewell for this podcast!
71:18 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #47: When Assassins Go Deadly

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:20:29 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin, Ashes to Ashes, find Doctor Who in Unusual Places, Choose their own Staggering Story, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:42 — Welcome!
01:15 – News:
01:33 — Doctor Who: New companion announced – Karen Gillan (with character name speculation!)
06:10 — The Sarah Jane Adventures: David Tennant to appear as the 10th Doctor.
07:20 — Doctor Who: New big screen film talk.
08:22 — Doctor Who: BBC America to screen the 2009 Specials.
09:05 — Dollhouse: Summer Glau to move into the house?
10:05 — Alien: prequel/reboot in the works.
11:36 — Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New film is planned, Whedon not involved.
13:18 — Flight of the Navigator: another one for the remake bandwagon.
13:59 — UFO: 1970s British TV series destined for a film version.
15:05 — Hasslefree Miniatures: releasing metal miniatures ‘not’ based on Doctor Who and Firefly.
16:36 — Telltale Games wants to licence Doctor Who for a computer game?
17:34 — Toby Hadoke on tour with his Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf.
19:03 – Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin.
37:13 – An epic new Film Trailer!
37:59 – Doctor Who in Unusual Places: A Madness of Angels.
39:50 – Choose Your Own Staggering Story!
42:38 – Ashes to Ashes.
52:15 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
66:54 – Shameless Plug: Tim’s Take On Podcast
67:33 – Farewell for this podcast!
67:52 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #46: Under Captain Kirk

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 24 May 2009 11:55:18 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl, the new Star Trek film, Choose their own Staggering Story, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:48 — Welcome!
01.05 — Hello Jean!
01:36 – News (with ridiculously long intro!):
02:23 — Doctor Who: Timothy Dalton appearing as baddie.
03:22 — Doctor Who: The Doctor’s mother?
04:04 — Primeval not axed…
05:05 — Dollhouse gets a second season!
05:48 — Sarah Connor terminated.
06:27 — Star Trek a success.
06:49 — Hunt for Golum fan film crashes server.
07:43 — Star Tours ride updated.
08:40 — Dom DeLuise RIP.
09:12 — Doctor Who in all the wrong places.
09:43 – El Presidente.
10:53 – Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl.
23.45 — Shameless plugs for Whooverville and Hoo on Who.
24:31 – Choose Your Own Staggering Story!
29:08 – Star Trek: The 2009 Film.
42:51 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
65:04 – Farewell for this podcast!
76:38 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast Promo

Staggering Stories Podcast — Fri, 22 May 2009 07:55:16 +0000

Promo time!

Don’t fear (or perhaps do!), the next podcast should be out on schedule this coming Sunday/Monday. In the meantime here is a little something that might or might not amuse (but plug our podcast, either way!)

Obviously feel free to spread this around – we would be most grateful. Fellow podcasters, don’t be surprised if you get a pleading email from us! We’re always happy to play a promo or two, of course, send them along.

They might be able to contain swine flu but they can’t contain Staggering Stories!

Staggering Stories Podcast #45: The Throwback

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 10 May 2009 11:26:18 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: Invasion 09 convention, Ashes to Ashes, Star Trek: the best and worst of Original Trek, dig up some Escape Pod Discs, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:45 — Welcome!
01:22 – News:
01:30 — Doctor Who: Yet more cast announced!
04:24 — Heroes: Season 4 is to be pruned back.
05:44 — Wolverine and Star Trek: Delayed due to swine flu.
07:34 — Terminator Salvation: Arnie will be back!
08:38 — Aardman Animations: Two new films with Sony.
12:56 – Doctor Who: Invasion 09 Convention Report.
24:56 – Escape Pod Discs: Crumbly.
30:58 – Ashes to Ashes: Episodes 2.1 and 2.2.
40:11 – Star Trek: Best and Worst of The Original Series.
55:48 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
76:19 – Farewell for this podcast!
76:38 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #44: Back to Earth – of the Dead!

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:10:57 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead, Red Dwarf: Back to Earth, dig up some Escape Pod Discs, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:47 — Welcome!
01:27 – News:
01:50 — Doctor Who: Even more Producers hired!
03:09 — Red Dwarf: Record breaking ratings for Back to Earth.
04:17 — Ashes to Ashes is back.
06:43 — Dollhouse: Episode 13 is for international audiences and DVD only.
08:14 — Primeval: A big screen outing in the works?
10:27 — ISS Node 3 is named… Tranquility.
12:47 — ElvenQuest: a new BBC Radio 4 comedy.
14:39 — Star Trek Premiers.
14:50 – Red Dwarf: Back to Earth.
28:02 – Escape Pod Discs: Fake Keith.
33:28 – Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead.
56:12 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
70:19 – Farewell for this podcast!
70:42 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #43: Into the Wild Written Primeval

Staggering Stories Podcast — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:05:28 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Best and Worst Writers, Primeval, Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder, dig up some Escape Pod Discs, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:40 — Welcome!
01:42 – News:
02:35 — Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead air dates and times.
03:50 — Catherine Tate queens it up in Lilliput.
04:21 — K-9 early trailer leaked onto YouTube!
07:12 — 2011: Year of the Sequels – Men in Black 3, Ghostbuster 3, Spider-man 4 & Star Trek 2.
08:27 — Ridley Scott takes Forever War into the third dimension.
09:03 — Nightmare on Elm Street remake casts Rorschach as Freddie.
09:56 — Andy Hallett, Lorne from Angel, dies aged 33.
11:02 — Streamy Awards: Dr Horrible, Battlestar Galactica, The Guild & The Shatner Project among winners.
11:47 — Crumbly bathes with Star Trek captain!
14:20 — Wincanton takes evil twin, Ankh-Morpork, road names.
15:35 — Torchwood: rumours of two new Radio 4 plays.
16:25 – Primeval.
24:42 – Doctor Who: Best and Worst Writers!
42:41 – Escape Pod Discs: Fake Keith.
47:10 – Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder.
53:05 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
75:52 – Farewell for this podcast!
76:13 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #42: When Cybermen Attack

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:13:50 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Best and Worst Villains, Doctor Who: Attack of the Cybermen, Watchmen, recommend Babylon 5, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:58 — Welcome!
01:17 – News:
01:35 — Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: And Another Thing front cover released.
03:13 — K-9: New look K-9 revealed for Australian live action series.
05:12 — Wallace and Gromit’s Grand Adventures on the PC!
05:50 — The Sci-Fi Channel catches SyFy.
07:24 — Star Wars live action TV series is casting.
07:47 — MacGyver is being macgyvered for the big screen.
09:35 — Terminator Salvation: Linda Hamilton lends her larynx.
11:03 — Dollhouse and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles ratings are finally improving.
11:57 — Dave Prowse has cancer.
12:47 — Primeval series 3 has started.
13:05 — Doctor Who: spoilers (mild!)
15:15 – 30 Second Recommendation: Babylon 5.
16:27 – Doctor Who: Bestest and Worstest Villains, ever!
35:15 – Doctor Who: Attack of the Cybermen.
48:40 – Watchmen (the film).
54:23 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
66:18 – Farewell for this podcast!
66:36 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #41: A Ghost, a Werewolf, a Vampire and Tom Baker…

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:36:01 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Proudest and Most Embarrassing Moments, their time at Doctor Who Convention: Time Quest ‘09, the BBC’s Being Human, recommend Sapphire and Steel, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:02 — Welcome!
01:22 – News:
01:34 — Doctor Who: The TARDIS will get a full (interior!) redesign.
02:51 — Doctor Who: Hannah Murray to be new companion with Matt Smith?
03:44 — Doctor Who: Big Finish remake Colin Baker’s ‘Lost’ season as audio plays.
04:54 — Being Human gets a second season.
05:26 — US Life on Mars is cancelled, to death!
06:00 — New Knight Rider is cancelled, to the scrapyard!
06:18 — Dollhouse and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles DVR figures are good.
07:04 — Star Trek: The Experience back from the dead.
08:03 — NASA competition to name ISS Node 3 – Browncoats vote Serenity!
09:05 — Star Trek: The smell of nerd. Special fragrances released.
10:15 — Doctor Who: Dalek rises out of pond!
11:50 – The Staggering Team go to Doctor Who convention: Time Quest ‘09.
19:05 – Being Human.
27:12 – El Presidente.
28:41 – Doctor Who: Proudest and Most Embarrassing Moments.
46:30 – Tin Dog’s ‘30′ Second Recommendation: Sapphire and Steel.
47:56 – Staggering Stories Presents: Subliminal Messages.
48:18 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
66:00 – Farewell for this podcast!
66:26 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #40: The Big Four-Oh

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:14:55 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Best and Worst One-Off Characters, games we are playing and books we are reading, Firefly: an overview, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:44 — Welcome!
01:03 – News:
01:22 — Doctor Who: Lindsay Duncan announced as a Special companion!
02:19 — Doctor Who: BBC planning a Stage Show?
03:53 — Doctor Who: Zimbabwe hoarding lost Doctor Who episodes?
05:11 — Sarah Jane Adventures: Ronnie Corbett to star in Comic Relief Special.
05:50 — Dollhouse: Starts off to poor ratings in Friday Night Death Slot.
06:43 — Dead Like Me: Back from the dead via direct to DVD special.
08:22 — Watchmen: Several versions of the film – long, very long and ginormous!
10:21 — Futurama: Possibility of a sixth season, back on Fox…
10:58 — Star Trek: The new film is getting more ‘Rock and Roll’.
12:57 — Pride and Predator: new Jane Austen vs. Predator film.
14:16 — The Shat: William Shatner wants to be Prime Minister of Canada.
16:54 – Doctor Who: Best and Worst One-Off Characters.
40:01 – Games we’re playing and books we’re reading.
45:06 – Firefly: an overview.
62:50 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
69:07 – Farewell for this podcast!
69:35 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #39: The Verge of Annihilation

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:09:13 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction, Doctor Who: Favourite Frightening Moments, ITV’s Demons, recommend Koyaanisqatsi, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:41 — Welcome!
00:57 – News:
01:06 — Doctor Who goes High Definition!
04:04 — Doctor Who: Matt Smith wasn’t a Who fan.
05:49 — Doctor Who: Martin Clunes was approached to be Doctor 11?
07:05 — Torchwood: New trailer for series 3.
09:45 — Sarah Jane Adventures: K9 is back for half of series 3.
10:19 — Australian K9 Series: K9 will be practical and CGI.
12:04 — Red Dwarf: Back on Friday 10th of April 2009 on Dave.
12:40 — Heroes: Hayden Panettiere downplays rumours of her departure.
13:37 — Caprica: Premiering on DVD.
14:16 — Tomb Raider: New film, new studio, new start.
14:58 — Merchandise: Doctor Who Attack of the Cybermen on DVD and exclusive Doctor Who figures.
16:36 – Doctor Who:
16:45 — The Edge of Destruction.
32:20 — Favourite Frightening Moments.
47:30 – 30 Second Recommendation: Koyaanisqatsi.
48:30 – ITV’s Demons.
56:11 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
67:53 – Farewell for this podcast!
68:16 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #38: The Wilf is Worth Ten of the Adric

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 13:33:04 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Favourite Tear Jerkers and/or Sad Moments, Doctor Who: Battlefield, recommend Being Human, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:45 — Welcome!
01:03 – News:
01:04 — Fake Keith gloats.
01:59 — Doctor Who: Michelle Ryan and Lee Evans to star in Easter Doctor Who special.
05:33 — Torchwood: John Barrowman has a go at a comic strip.
07:20 — Staggering Stories team to attend two conventions: Time Quest 09 and Invasion 09, in London.
08:27 — New toys! Cute Doctor Who ‘Time Squad’ figures and Star Trek Barbies!
11:14 — NBC executive disses Heroes writers, says Bryan Fuller will save them.
12:08 — Heroes: both Ali Larter and Hayden Panettiere looking to jump ship?
14:15 — Watchmen: Fox and Warners settle out of court, film to be released on schedule.
15:30 — Stargate Universe: more casting news.
17:41 — Dr. Horrible: clues about sequel plot in the DVD Musical Commentary.
18:49 — Death! John Scott Martin, Patrick McGoohan, Ricardo Montalban, Bob May and Tony Hart all die within about a week.
20:59 – Doctor Who:
21:23 — Favourite Tear Jerkers and/or Sad Moments (and Fake Keith isn’t allowed to choose Doomsday).
37:55 — Battlefield.
61:13 – 30 Second Recommendation: Being Human.
62:29 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
66:50 – Farewell for this podcast!
67:16 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #37: Those Pesky Borrowing Demons

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:40:08 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Matt Smith’s casting as Doctor 11, ITV’s Demons, feel the Agony Nanny’s sharp tongue, recommend Star Cops, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:38 — Welcome!
01:45 – News:
02:07 — Torchwood: John Barrowman wants more.
02:41 — Red Dwarf: Craig Charles drops plot hints.
03:36 — Dr Horrible: Joss Whedon says there will be more but on the web?
04:40 — Star Trek: Chris Pine doubts everyone will like the new film.
05:48 — Tron 2: Bruce Boxleitner is back, more casting news and filming on real sets.
08:00 — Heroes: Character death – a regular wants out.
09:44 — The Prisoner: Ian McKellen spills some details on the remake.
11:22 — Barack Obama fist bumps Spider-man.
12:28 — Noel Clarke: nominated for an Orange rising Star BAFTA award.
13:21 — Doctor Who: Big News!
14:14 – Doctor Who: Matt Smith is the Doctor!
31:33 – The Agony Nanny.
32:55 – 30 Second Recommendation: Star Cops.
34:09 – ITV’s Demons – the first two episodes.
47:32 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
63:04 – Farewell for this podcast!
63:23 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #36: The Next Godzilla

Staggering Stories Podcast — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:59:31 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn, ready for the New Year, talk about Doctor Who: The Next Doctor, our Predictions for 2009, our Hopes and Dreams for 2009, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2008, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:29 — Welcome!
01:21 – News:
01:31 — Russell T Davies talks Doctor Who Specials companions.
03:24 — Russell T Davies hopeful that David Tennant’s injury won’t hold up filming.
04:06 — David Tennant would like a Doctor Who musical episode.
05:52 — Torchwood Series 3 to be toned down because of US audience?
07:14 — British Christmas Day ratings are in: Wallace & Gromit at #1, Doctor Who at #2.
08:04 — BBC commissions Survivors series 2.
08:49 — New Judge Dredd film on the cards.
10:45 — Ashes to Ashes sees return of Life on Mars character!
11:51 — ITV’s new series Demons just beginning.
13:46 — Majel Barrett, Eartha Kitt & Harold Pinter are dead.
15:02 — James Cameron may direct new JMS Forbidden Planet.
16:56 – Predictions for 2009.
25:10 – Hopes and Dreams for 2009.
30:03 – Doctor Who: The Next Doctor.
54:58 – A Retrospective: Our Predictions for 2008.
59:38 – A Retrospective: Our Hopes and Dreams for 2008.
61:53 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
67:34 – Farewell for this podcast!
68:03 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #35: The Christmas Kazoo Charade

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:21:39 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn get festive and talk about Doctor Who: The Christmas Specials and Science Fiction Christmas References, play Swanee-Kazoo and Charades, have a visit from The Agony Nanny, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:37 — Welcome!
01:40 – News:
01:57 — Sarah Jane Adventures Gets a Third Season.
02:44 — Nicholas Courtney wants back on Doctor Who as the Brigadier!
04:11 — Majel Barrett is Voicing the Enterprise Computer in the new Star Trek Film.
04:35 — George Takei is Voicing a Neimodian in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
05:17 — Knight Rider is Cut Short!
06:15 — Heroes writer Bryan Fuller Slams Villains Arc.
07:02 — Oliver Postgate (Clangers, Bagpus, Noggin the Nog) is dead.
08:33 — Star Wars Holiday Special hits 30!
11:20 — Caprica gets a Full Season.
13:39 — Eleventh Hour (US version) gets ‘Back 5′ for Full Season.
14:19 — David Tennant has Done His Back In and Takes a Break From Hamlet.
15:10 — William Shatner/JJ Abrahms Feud is a Joke?
15:45 – Quick Recommendation: The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008).
16:55 – Pulling the Christmas Crackers.
21:25 – Swanee-Kazoo!
24:09 – 30 Second Recommendation: The Songs of Distant Earth by Arthur C. Clarke.
25:30 – Doctor Who: The Christmas Specials.
38:51 – Charades.
43:21 – The Agony Nanny.
44.21 – Science Fiction Christmas References.
50.00 – Christmas in the Stars…
50:30 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
58:55 – Farewell for this podcast!
59:47 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #34: Exorcising Magpie

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:59:15 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Best and Worst Comedy Moments, Futurama: Bender’s Game, the BBC’s new Apparitions, The Agony Nanny, lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:30 — Welcome!
01:18 – News:
01:26 — Doctor Who: Paterson Joseph interviews everywhere.
03:35 — Jonathan Miller brings on the Tennant Hamlet hate!
04:16 — David Tennant holds a real skull in Hamlet.
05:32 — Rumoured Buffy the Vampire Slayer film!
07:09 — Bonekickers is buried.
07:49 — Emma Thompson wants a Big Bang over Harry Potter.
08:43 — Batman is dead! (No, not Adam West.)
10:03 — Pushing Daisies is pushing up the daisies.
11:44 — Tim Kring insults the Heroes fans, again!
14:41 — George (Takei) of the Jungle.
15:57 – 30 Second Recommendation: Bones.
17:22 – Doctor Who: Best and Worst Comedy Moments.
35:16 – BBC’s Apparitions.
41:39 – The Agony Nanny.
43.36 – Futurama: Bender’s Game.
54:00 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
63:27 – Farewell for this podcast!
63:58 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #33: Granny Knows Best

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:13:36 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Best and Worst David Tennant Moments, Doctor Who: Candidates for Doctor 11, Favourite Number Twos, The Agony Nanny, lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:27 — Welcome!
01:13 – News:
01:45 — David Tennant is leaving Doctor Who.
02:28 — Sanctuary is getting a second season.
03:55 — Heroes producers get the chop.
05:56 — Dollhouse gets the Death Slot!
06:39 — Babylon 5’s JMS to reimagine Forbidden Planet film.
08:20 — Knight Rider gets back to basics.
09:34 — Michael Crichton is extinct.
10:02 — 4th season of Primeval in the planning.
10:28 — William Shatner calls out George Takei, oh my.
12:14 — Sad news on Mr Dalek…
14:04 – Doctor Who:
14:04 — Doctor Who: Best and Worst David Tennant Moments.
27:08 — Doctor Who: Candidates for Doctor 11.
37:10 – Favourite Number Twos.
52:18 – The Agony Nanny.
54:00 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
63:27 – Farewell for this podcast!
63:58 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #32: Jumping to Doomsday

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:50:31 +0000

Show summary: Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the ‘Real’ Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Favourite and Least Favourite Music, Doctor Who: Four to Doomsday, Heroes Season 3 (so far), Fight Club: Captain Jack Harkness vs Captain Jack Sparrow, 30 Second Recommendation: Kim Newman’s Diogenes Club books, lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:34 — Welcome!
01:13 – News:
01:17 — Doctor Who Children in Need: Christmas trailer.
02:24 — THE Colin Baker in panto.
03:26 — Tom Baker guest presents ‘Have I Got News For You’ episode.
04:04 — Doctor Who Rumour: Paterson Joseph is Doctor 11?
05:50 — New MMO – Star Wars: The Old Republic.
07:11 — Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles gets a full second season.
08:08 — William Shatner takes a pop at George Takei.
09:37 – Doctor Who: Favourite and Least Favourite Music.
26:10 – Doctor Who: Four to Doomsday.
41:20 – Fight Club: Captain Jack Harkness vs. Captain Jack Sparrow.
44:50 – 30 Second Recommendation: Kim Newman’s The Man from the Diogenes Club and The Secret Files of the Diogenes Club.
45:42 – El Presidente.
46:39 – Heroes Season 3.
56:33 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
68:46 – Farewell for this podcast!
69:01 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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