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CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of sexual assault and suicide.
David and Michel work their way through what is arguably Torchwood’s best, but also darkest, episode so far, as they talk about where this episode succeeds and fails, introduce a new running segment, and witness a failed attempt at reverse psychology.
CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of sexual assault.
David and Michel talk about Chris Chibnall’s first contribution to the world of Doctor Who, as they try to dissect exactly what this episode is trying to say, what it’s trying to do, and the implications of what is ultimately featured in it.
CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of suicide and sexual assault.
David and Michel finally start on their first spin-off, as Torchwood begins! There’s talk of how this show came about, how it compares to both Doctor Who and other TV shows of its ilk, and vegetables, I guess.
It’s Season Two wrap-up time! David and Michel fancast David Tennant, rank these episodes, and finally talk about a coward’s hotspot, as well as the technical difficulties you’ve unfortunately been hearing a lot of, and a big celebrity guest appearance. Coming soon: Podtor Whocast Torchwood!
David and Michel talk about a finale that may have broken New Who for years to come, the show’s current accessibility, and like, I don’t even know what to tell you, something weird happened to the audio towards the end but it seems to be OK now? I don’t know.
David and Michel talk about one of the most critically-frowned-upon episodes of the show’s entire 57-and-a-bit long history – where one of them reveals they actually really like this one. The #FearHerReAppreciation starts HERE.
Peter (@PJQ97) returns to talk about one of the most controversial (well, really, to be honest, is it that controversial anymore?) episodes of the show, as well the TRUE winner of the Design a Monster contest Sad Tony, other iconic Blue Peter competitions and the merits of ignoring fan reaction.
David and Michel discuss New Who’s first foray into cosmic horror, planned Pit prisoners, and how they put lore on a t-shirt. They put lore. On a t-shirt.
On October 11th, you will ask: what do Team Podtor Whocast think of Torchwood S1?
Evie (@LeftEvie) returns to talk about The Idiot’s Lantern in an episode which one hundred percent does not involve Michel watching the wrong episode or David having to leave halfway through.
