Staggering Stories Podcast

Staggering Stories Podcast #132: So Pertwee It Be

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 13 May 2012 09:54:54 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: The Dæmons and Marvel Avengers Assemble, have some more Things in Five Words, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:26 — Welcome!
02:20 – News:
02:30 — Doctor Who: New stage adaptations.
03:40 — Misfits: Kelly gets real life community service!
05:12 — Fringe: Final season greenlit.
06:20 — Neil Gaiman: The Graveyard Book coming to the big screen.
08:24 – Things in Five Words.
12:31 – Doctor Who: The Dæmons.
38:14 – Things in Five Words.
34:19 – Marvel Avengers Assemble.
54:58 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
65:10 – Farewell for this podcast!
65:44 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #58: Babylon 5 – The Coming of Shadows

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 06 May 2012 10:39:24 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, collapsing, in front of the Babylon 5 second season episode, The Coming of Shadows, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Centauri Emperor has a dicky heart, G’Kar wants to go a murdering and Kosh is making house calls. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Coming of Shadows…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #131: Rose’s Plastic Pals

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:32:55 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the return of Doctor Who in 2005 with the episode Rose, have some more Things in Five Words, play Just a Minute, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:02 — Welcome!
01:50 – News:
01:55 — Doctor Who: Virgin pulls Tennant’s ad.
02:56 — Doctor Who: Power of the Daleks fan remake.
03:41 — Doctor Who: Karen Gillan now on twitter.
04:38 — JK Rowling: New book named ‘The Casual Vacancy’.
06:35 — Doctor Who: More not-lego on the way.
08:03 – Things in Five Words.
11:12 – Doctor Who: Rose (the episode).
34:08 – Just a Minute.
47:04 – A Staggering Day Out, on 24th June 2012.
48:50 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
62:54 – Farewell for this podcast!
98:18 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #57: Doctor Who – New Earth

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:39:30 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, nursed, in front of the 2006 Doctor Who premiere story, New Earth, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor’s having a blow dry, Rose is slightly moist and Cassandra covets Rose’s body. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: New Earth…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #130: Doctors of Social Ineptitude

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:57:38 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: The TV Movie and The Big Bang Theory, have some more Things in Five Words, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:45 — Welcome!
01:47 – News:
01:57 — Doctor Who: Hugo award nominations.
03:49 — Being Human: Alive, The Fades: Dead.
06:07 — Space 1999: Reimagined Space:2099 in the works.
09:50 — Mass Effect: Extended Cut of Mass Effect 3.
12:39 — David Tennant: Virgin Media advert ruffles BBC feathers.
16:55 – Things in Five Words.
19:14 – Doctor Who: The TV Movie.
45:44 – Things in Five Words.
48:37 – The Big Bang Theory.
62:13 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
97:27 – Farewell for this podcast!
98:18 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #56: Babylon 5 – Revelations

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 10:46:30 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, hatching, in front of the Babylon 5 second season episode, Revelations, and spout our usual nonsense!

Franklin’s giving Garibaldi special care and attention, Sheridan’s rather carelessly lost his wife and Delenn’s coming out. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Revelations…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #129: A Companion Extraordinaire

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 09:48:06 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who’s Ace and the new Dirk Gently TV episodes, have a round of Tea Duelling and some more Things in Five Words, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:06 — Welcome!
01:56 – News:
02:09 — Doctor Who: New companion cast – Jenna-Louise Coleman.
09:01 — Percy Jackson 2: Nathan Fillion and Anthony Head cast.
10:35 — Doctor Who: Six more Target reprints coming.
11:26 — RTD: Aliens vs Wizards becomes Wizards vs Aliens.
12:16 — The Hobbit: Ian McKellen and Stephen Fry save a pub.
14:39 – Things in Five Words.
18:56 – Doctor Who: Ace.
38:00 – Tea Duelling.
50:41 – Podcast Anniversary: Join us in a trip to Cardiff, with Live Podcasting! (Sunday 24th June 2012)
54:36 – Dirk Gently.
62:51 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
97:49 – Farewell for this podcast!
98:14 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #55: Doctor Who – The Christmas Invasion

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:47:58 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, pyjamaed, in front of the 2005 Doctor Who festive special, The Christmas Invasion, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor’s feeling a new man, Rose is grieving and the Queen is teetering on the edge. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: The Christmas Invasion…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #128: Investigators of Infernal IMAXery

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:46:33 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Jago & Litefoot Series 1 and John Carter at the IMAX, have another round of Just a Minute and some more Things in Five Words, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:16 — Welcome!
02:44 – News:
02:55 — Doctor Who Roundup: New guest stars and deaths.
04:58 — Primeval: Canadian spin-off cast and director details.
06:30 — BBC America: Two new ‘genre’ series being developed.
07:55 — Doctor Who Merchandise: Amy Pond doll, Minister of Chance now free and charity book – Behind the Sofa.
11:21 — Dead: Artists Ralph McQuarrie and Moebius.
12:23 – Things in Five Words.
13:49 – John Carter [of Mars] and the Crawley IMAX.
25:41 – Things in Five Words.
29:06 – Jago and Litefoot: Series One.
39:56 – Just a Minute.
50:55 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
71:25 – Farewell for this podcast!
72:30 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #54: Babylon 5 – Points of Departure

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 10:55:21 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, smiling, in front of the Babylon 5 second season première episode, Points of Departure, and spout our usual nonsense!

Sheridan’s coveting a very wet shower, Ivanova’s frightening the natives and Garibaldi’s having a lie down. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Points of Departure…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #127: The Silent Stars Go Mahna Mahna

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:37:13 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who novel ‘The Silent Stars Go By’ and ‘The Muppets’ (the recent film), review a Steampunk Convivial, have another round of Just a Minute, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:58 — Welcome!
01:51 – News:
02:05 — Doctor Who: Filming starts up for 14 new episodes.
03:52 — J.K. Rowling: New ‘adult’ book coming.
04:43 — Doctor Who (ish): Sophie Aldred takes David Tennant as her companion.
05:59 — Dirk Gently: Returns for three new episodes on BBC Four.
07:10 — Dead: Peter Halliday.
08:31 — Benedict Cumberbatch: Star Trek photos.
10:07 — Dredd: Karl Urban does his Dredd voice.
10:45 — Doctor Who: Benedict Cumberbatch as the new Master?
12:16 — Eternal Law: DEAD!
13:00 — Babylon 5: Crumbly’s nightmares!
14:31 – Doctor Who: The Silent Stars Go By.
24:50 – Two Minute Review: The First Surrey Steampunk Convivial.
30:22 – The Muppets (2011 film).
40:24 – Just a Minute.
45:49 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
73:53 – Farewell for this podcast!
74:45 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #53: Doctor Who – The Parting of the Ways

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 10:21:53 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, fantasticed, in front of the 2005 Doctor Who episode, The Parting of the Ways, and spout our usual nonsense!

Rose has abandonment issues, Jack’s got a big weapon in his hand, the TARDIS is in need of a gentle tug and the Doctor’s faced with repeating history all over again. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: The Parting of the Ways…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #126: Brian’s Alive!

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:38:36 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the SFX Weekender convention, Being Human 4.1 and 4.2, play some Doctor Who related Just a Minute, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:12 — Welcome!
02:12 – News:
02:27 — Doctor Who: New Who S7 writers and a director named.
03:46 — The Hobbit: Billy Connolly added to cast.
04:37 — Doctor Who: Rory & Fourth Doctor cut-outs and Doctor Who Insider: DEAD!
06:50 — Doctor Who and Star Trek: IDW comic crossover.
07:57 — Doctor Who: Cubicle 7 finally releases Eleventh Doctor update (maybe!)
09:39 – The SFX Weekender 3 convention and other Welsh excursions.
27:18 – Just a Minute.
38:28 – Being Human: episodes 4.1 and 4.2.
51:00 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
72:20 – Farewell for this podcast!
72:49 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #52: Doctor Who – Bad Wolf

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:02:01 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, big brothered, in front of the 2005 Doctor Who episode, Bad Wolf, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor’s feeling housebound, Rose is voting to the death and Captain Jack’s got a dimensionally transcendental orifice. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Bad Wolf…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #125: The Five Word Shuffle

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:59:58 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Big Finish Doctor Who story ‘Destination: Nerva’, consider what sort of character we might like to replace Amy, play lots of a new word game, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:47 — Welcome!
01:13 – News:
01:26 — Doctor Who and Merlin: Awards awarded.
03:09 — RTD: SJA replacement – Aliens vs Wizards.
05:07 — Quickfire News Roundup:
05:11 —– Minister of Chance: Now free!
05:21 —– Being Human: Back on UK TV on Sunday 5th February 2012.
05:43 —– Doctor Who: New novel ‘Dark Horizons’.
06:33 —– Douglas Adams: Virtual 60th birthday party event.
06:53 —– Star Wars: Uncut fan recreation in 15 second segments.
07:38 – Things in Five Words.
12:55 – Doctor Who: After Amy.
25:22 – Doctor Who: Destination: Nerva.
35:19 – Things in Five Words.
40:13 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
70:48 – Farewell for this podcast!
71:19 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #51: Primeval – Series 1, Episode 6

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:54:23 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, superbatted, in front of ITV’s Primeval Series 1, Episode 6, and spout our usual nonsense!

Nick Cutter is feeling time orphaned, Helen’s been up to no good with Stephen, Claudia’s feeling very specifically erased and Captain Ryan’s been a skeleton all along. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Primeval: Series 1, Episode 6…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #124: Holmesian High Jump

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:02:59 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss’ Sherlock: Series 2, have a retrospective on the year 2011, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
00:59 — Welcome!
01:34 – News:
01:47 — Doctor Who: Another Script to Screen competition.
02:56 — Star Trek: Sherlock & Mickey Smith join Star Trek 2.
03:58 — Being Human: Another cast member quits the programme.
05:54 — Karen Gillan: Award nominations and she takes Manhattan.
08:09 — Benedict Cumberbatch: Held at gunpoint in South Africa.
09:35 — Doctor Who: Amateur stage production of Midnight.
10:36 — Doctor Who: Moffat tweets about Sophia Myles, rumours go mad.
13:29 – Sherlock: Series 2.
29:02 – Retrospective on the year 2011..
54:41 – Predictions Competition Winner..
57:50 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
115:38 – Farewell for this podcast!
116:11 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #50: Doctor Who – The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:54:22 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, caretakered, in front of the 2011 Doctor Who Christmas Special, The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe, and spout our usual nonsense!

Cyril’s got oversized specs, Reg is following the light, the King and Queen and very wooden and Amy makes the Doctor moist. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #123: The Head, the Predictions and the Cardboard Box

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:02:57 +0000

Summary:
Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: ‘The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe’, our Predictions, Hopes and Dreams and Fears for 2012, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2011, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

00:00 – Intro and theme tune.
01:02 — Welcome!
02:06 – News:
02:09 — Doctor Who: 2011 Christmas Special did well.
03:51 — 3D Films: Whedon’s Avengers and Abrams Star Trek 2 to be converted from 2D.
08:00 — Doctor Who: Worlds in Time MMO open preview now available.
09:31 — Star Trek: Drink your tea out of Dr McCoy’s head!
12:11 – Doctor Who: The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe.
28:13 – Bill Bailey’s Doctor Who Theme.
32:52 – Predictions, Fears and Hopes & Dreams for the future:
33:33 — How wrong we were: Predictions for 2011.
52:47 — How wrong we were: Fears for 2011.
57:43 — How wrong we were: Hopes and Dreams for 2011.
44:36 — Predictions for 2012.
52:47 — Fears for 2012.
57:43 — Hopes and Dreams for 2012.
63:46 – Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at show@StaggeringStories.net
106:41 – Farewell for this podcast!
107:17 — End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Mr Dalek and the Twenty Throod of Novemby

Staggering Stories Podcast — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:03:26 +0000

This missed Christmas, so let’s instead try to fight off those New Year blues! To this end, we proudly present a new Mr Dalek Audio Adventure on our podcast feed.

This exciting story, new to audio, is written by long time Mr Dalek fan, Benjamin F Elliott, and narrated by Siobhan Gallichan in the unique Unwinese language (kindly translated for us by John Ranson). So, prime your sucker arm for Mr Dalek and the Twenty Throod of Novemby!

Enjoy!