Doctor Who: Verity!

The Balloon Metaphor Jul 10, 2024

Series 14 is over, so it's time for Verity! to talk about it and revisit the season's highs and lows.

The crew is all here, and some of our pets decided to give their opinions as well. (If you speak canine or feline, please contact us to add a transcription.)

Join Deb, Erika, Kat, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy, with special guests Hector, Hugo, and Pippa, as we talk series 14/season 1.

- We will be taking a couple of weeks off to prep for our Summer of Fun series.

- If you're not already a member, you can join our Patreon as a free or paid member. So, what are your thoughts on series 14? What were your highs and lows? Do you agree with the general consensus of Empire of Death being a low point in the series? Drop us a message on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

The Empire of Death Strikes Back Jun 26, 2024

The finale is here and half of the Verities are present to discuss it (with different opinions!) Join Deb, Kat, and Liz as we discuss "The Empire of Death," Sutekh, Ruby, and Mel. Have all our questions been been answered? Did the math add up? And in Kat's case, when will we get a Sutekh jackal plushie?

- We will be taking next week off to recover and then returning to the week after to discuss the entire series as a whole.

- If you're not already a member, you can join our Patreon as a free or paid member. We've set up a post so you can give us some feedback about what you'd like to hear. Now friends, what are your thoughts on "The Empire of Death?" Did it bring you the answers you needed or just more questions? Are you looking forward to the Christmas special? Drop us a message on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or let us know in the comments!

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P.S. Make sure to listen all the way to the end.

P.P.S. The anagram last week was "Listen to Verity."

The Wordle of Ruby Sunday Jun 19, 2024

The Doctor divides his attention between saving the world and helping Ruby learn about her past (thank you, VHS tapes), while Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy divide their attention between discussing Sutekh, thoughts on the Time Window, and the positive changes being made at U.N.I.T.

As mentioned in the episode:

- Joy Piedmont talks to Chris Chibnall on Reality Bomb 106A. - It's never Susan (except for in Warren's music video) We realize there's still another part to be aired, so anything can change, but what were your thoughts on "The Legend of Ruby Sunday?" Drop us a message on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or let us know in the comments!

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P.S. Can you solve this anagram? "I invest lottery"

Rogue for Insight Jun 12, 2024

Subtext, meet text! That kiss! Dungeons & Dragons in the Regency era! We have a lot of feels so thankfully Deb, Liz, and Lynne are here to discuss the rollicking Doctor Who episode "Rogue."

- Watch the official Doctor Who behind-the-scenes of "Rogue," including a mini interview with the writers Kate Herron and Briony Redman. (If you can find Unleashed! There's a longer interview.) So, there's lots of love for this episode, but what were your thoughts on "Rogue?" More importantly, which Richard E. Grant do we see among the regenerations? Drop us a message on our socials (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or website)

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Polka Dot Bubble Jun 05, 2024

We've been given another Doctor (and companion) lite episode, but this episode has given everyone plenty to talk about. Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne to discuss the Doctor Who episode "Dot and Bubble," with Deb back as moderator.

- Watch a trailer for the mostly missing, now animated Doctor Who story: Galaxy 4.

What were your thoughts on "Dot and Bubble?" What parts stood out to you and why? Drop us a message on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, or let us know on the website!

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73 Opinions May 29, 2024

Kat, Liz, and Tansy discuss the Doctor Who episode "73 Yards," with Liz continuing her moderator role. We also talk about Wellington Paranormal, genre, and tropes, and with this guest cast, of course, there's a brief section for fans of I, Claudius!

- Watch a trailer for the 1976 TV show I, Claudius.

What were your thoughts on "73 Yards?" Did you enjoy the lack of clarification the script gave us, or do you need to know what was said to make people run away? Drop us a message on social media, or let us know on our website.

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Doctor Boombastic May 22, 2024

It's a rare Verity! Two-hander this week with Liz and Lynne discussing the episode "Boom." They talk about Susan Twist, British history, Anglicanism, and the return of the Moff! Steven Moff(at), that is.

Classic Doctor Who Connections: - Watch the landmine scene from "The Genesis of the Daleks."

How did you feel about "Boom?" Were you excited to see another Moffat script, or are you just passing the time until the Regency episode next week? Drop us a message on social media, or let us know in the comments on the website!

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Devil's Chord in her Heart (ft. Space Babies) May 15, 2024

The Bad Wolf and Disney-money era of Doctor Who is back! After a long press journey and travelling the world, we've been given TWO new episodes! Join Deb, Kat, Lynne, and Tansy as we discuss "Space Babies" and "Devil's Chord in Her Heart!"

How did you feel about "Space Babies?" What about "Devil's Chord?" Are you on board with all the conspiracy theories, or think it's never Susan? Drop us a message on social media, or let us know in the comments! We're so glad to be back!

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Goblins Over Ruby Road Jan 03, 2024

Doctor Who was back on Christmas Day! This was Ncuti Gatwa's first full-length episode as the Doctor and introduced Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday, his new companion. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as we discuss "Chuch on Ruby Road," new beginnings and having Doctor Who back at Christmas.

How did you feel about "Church on Ruby Road?" Were the goblins a hit with you? Drop us a message on social media, or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things

Liz (and all the other Verities) are excited about the release of her story "Time Schisms!" in the Big Finish Audio "Rani Takes On The World: The Revenge of Wormwood."

The Giggle Loop Dec 13, 2023

The third special has aired and we have so much to talk about. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat, as we discuss "The Giggle" featuring Neil Patrick Harris, regenerations, and old friends returning.

How did you feel about "The Giggle?" Are you of two minds? Drop us a message on social media, or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things

Deb is happy Two-minute Time Lord podcast is back!
Erika highly recommends the new podcast Free the Squee!
Kat loves the new 15th Doctor sonic screwdriver.

Family Friendly Body Horror Dec 06, 2023

Another week with new Doctor Who on our screens - it almost seems too good to be true! Join Lynne, Kat, Liz, and Tansy as we discuss the newest Doctor Who special and psychological thriller episode "Wild Blue Yonder."

How do you feel about "Wild Blue Yonder?" Were you impressed by the practical effects or were you awed by the CGI? Drop us a message on social media, or let us know in the comments!

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Mentioned in the episode:

Rob Shearman's Big Finish Audio: "Scherzo"

Happy Things

Lynne now has the 14th doctor in Build-a-Bear form!
Kat enjoyed director Rachel Talalay's interview with the CBC.
Liz has been announced as a guest again this year at Gallifrey One!
Tansy is one of the authors featured in the Doctor Who essay collection OUTSIDE IN REGENERATES

Listen to Erika giving her thoughts on "Wild Blue Yonder" on the Incomparable Network's Flashcast

Verity! Meeps on Going Nov 29, 2023

Verity! is back, and so is Doctor Who! We're so happy to be shaking off that podcast regeneration energy and have you all along for the ride. Join Deb, Kat, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as we discuss the return of Doctor Who to our screens with "The Star Beast," and all hail the Meep!

How do you feel about "The Star Beast?" Were you excited about Catherine Tate and David Tennant returning? Drop us a message on social media, or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things

Deb is excited about Doctor Who coming back, and VAM!
Kat can't believe the outpouring of listener excitement.
Liz discovered she has a connection to the recently colourized story "The Daleks."
Lynne had a great time at Chicago TARDIS.
Tansy was an editor for the recently released Adventure Across Time and Space A Doctor Who Reader.

Don't forget to listen to Erika giving her thoughts on "The Star Beast" on the Incomparable Network's Flashcast

Extra! - A Verity! Regeneration Jan 04, 2023

Happy 2023, everyone! This year, after 10 years of podcasting, Verity! is going to regenerate! Join Deb, Erika, Kat, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as we all look back at the last 10 years and share some general hopes for the future! We also chat about the trailer for the Tennant-and-Tate 60th anniversary specials. Much excitement and many feels all around!

Yes, that's right, Verity! will be taking a hiatus and making some changes, so think of this ep as the speech at the end of "Survival", but with the knowledge that the show WILL come back again -- and a lot sooner than Doctor Who did in the 80s/90s!

Many many thanks for listening, whether you've been with us since 2013, picked up somewhere since then, or are joining us right now! We appreciate the community that has built itself up around us, and we're excited to regenerate into the next version of Verity! to keep bringing you thoughts and feelings about Doctor Who for a good long while to come!

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Extra! - Fanciful Holiday Gifting Dec 28, 2022

The holiday season is upon us, and we're in a giving mood! Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we take a page out of the Deeper Cuts holiday book and pick Doctor Who-related gifts for the world and for each other. These are mostly fanciful things that couldn't possibly happen, but they're a lot of fun nonetheless. It's clear that after 10 years podcasting together, we know what will delight our fellow Verities!

We also briefly touch on the announcement of Ncuti Gatwa's and Millie Gibson's new costumes, in which we all become sci-fi fashionistas. Do check out the video to see things up close!

What would you gift to the world as some holiday DW goodness? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Journey's End of the Line Dec 21, 2022

With Tennant and Tate back next year, we thought it was time to revisit Donna's last appearance. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss our feelings about this story and how they've changed over the years.

How do you feel about "Journey's End" (and "The Stolen Earth") in particular, Donna's fate? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things

Deb encourages everyone to "shop small" and find fan creators to patronize!
Kat & Erika love this year's Radio Free Skaro Fluid Links Advent Calendar!

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Extra! - You Modern Monster, You Dec 14, 2022

Time for another game of You Monster, You! Join Deb, Kat, and Tansy as they make monstrous (and not-so-monstrous) decisions -- with a Modern Who twist!

Would you have made the same choices? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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The Runaway Bride and Prejudice Dec 07, 2022

We'll be seeing Donna on our screens again next year! Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne as we dip back and talk about her very first appearance!

How do you feel about "The Runaway Bride" and in particular, Donna in this story? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - Thoroughly Modern Millie Nov 30, 2022

New companion!!! Join Deb, Kat, and Lynne as they chat about Millie Gibson as the new companion, the announcement itself, and how the BBC has historically introduced new members of Team TARDIS.

Are you excited to see Millie Gibson in the TARDIS? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - Bring 'em Back - For Fun or For Fix-it Nov 23, 2022

So David Tennant is the 14th Doctor, and Donna is back as well. Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we dream about what other Doctor-companion combos we'd like to have back, regeneration-style.

What combos would you bring back, and why? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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A Look Back at 13 Nov 16, 2022

Now that we've said goodbye to the 13th Doctor and reminisced about some favourite moments, it's time for a more comprehensive retrospective. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we discuss the Chibnall-Whittaker era as a whole. We talk about what we liked, what we didn't as much, what held together, and we even learn a little bit about ourselves along the way!

How did you feel about the era as a whole? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

Happy things:

Liz wrote a Big Finish play called Capture the Chronovore!
Erika named her new Gamma World Total Party Kill characters after deep-dive Doctor Who references!
Deb is thrilled to see Doctor Who back in the news again from a new logo to a new distributor, a new Doctor doing amazing promo!
Lynne is profoundly grateful for the community support for her, Michael, and Caitlin as they plan for Cait's end-of-life care.

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Hammer House of Podcast "Transmission" from The Doctor early in the pandemic Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Extra! - Everywhere in Neverwhere Nov 09, 2022

Remember our "Who Adjacent" features, where we'd pick a non-DoctorWho property with some Who DNA? Join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we talk about Erika's pick, Neverwhere which has so many relations to Doctor Who they're practically first cousins. From Peter Capaldi as the Angel Islington to the series being created by a Who actor (Lenny Henry) and a Who writer (Neil Gaiman), there are connections galore, and we dive deep! Just like Neverwhere does under London.

Have you seen Neverwhere? Or read/listened to it? What did you think? Did you notice any Who connections we didn't mention? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - Jodie Joy Nov 02, 2022

Now that we've said goodbye to Jodie, it's time for some fond reminiscence! Join Liz, Kat, and Tansy as they squee over some of their favourite Jodie moments and stories.

What are some of your favourite Jodie-related Who things? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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I've Got The Power of the Doctor Oct 26, 2022

NEW. DOCTOR. WHO. FINALLY. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we flail over our feels after this intensely feel-fueled BBC Centenary special, which just happens to be the final episode of an amazing Doctor that we're all going to miss.

How did you feel about "The Power of the Doctor"? Did you need Pepto Bismol? Or were you annoyed/confused by all the fan service? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - Build Your Own Convention Oct 19, 2022

With the Gallifrey One convention's announcement of Jodie Whittaker as a headline guest Deb, Kat, and Liz get in the convention spirit by building their own fantastical fan convention. Join us as we name our dream headliners, guests, creatives, cosplay elements, and as a bonus, what guests we'd like to see play the iconic "This or That".

What shiny discs would you like to acquire? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Chain Reaction: Catherine Tate Interviews David Tennant Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

The Magician's Apprenticeship & The Witch's Familiarity Oct 12, 2022

Is compassion an indulgence? Join Deb, Erika, and Tansy as they discuss this question in the context of our chat about Davros, the ultimate tech bro. And of course we spend lots of time on Clara, Missy, and the Doctor himself!

How do you feel about "The Magician's Apprentice" and "The Witch's Familiar"? Was this your first Doctor Who story, or do you know someone for whom it was Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - Rachel Boon - The Curator Oct 05, 2022

It's been a long time since we've brought you an interview, but when this opportunity popped up, Lynne could not resist! Join her as she chats with Rachel Boon, curator of the BBC at 100 exhibit! The exhibit opened July 27, 2022, and will be open into 2023.

Have you had a chance to take in the exhibit? What did you think? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - Doctor Who: Redacted Sep 28, 2022

It's been a while since we've talked about any Doctor Who audio! Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we chat about the delightful-in-nearly-every-way 10-part audio drama, Doctor Who: Redacted!

Have you checked out this podcast-within-a-not-quite-podcast yet? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Radio Free Skaro interview with Ella Watts Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Pyrrhic Victory of the Daleks Sep 21, 2022

Every showrunner gets to the Daleks eventually! Join Deb, Kat, and Tansy as they discuss Steven Moffat's first foray into Dalekdom!

How do you feel about this Dalek tale? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

Deb is tickled about the existence of the movie Hotel!

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Extra! - You Are the Producer - Volume 3 Sep 14, 2022

Ever wonder how a story would work with a different Doctor or companion? Join Deb, Erika, and Tansy as they reimagine Doctor Who stories with different cast configurations!

How would you have re-cast these stories? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - Blu-ray Wish List Sep 07, 2022

The list of Blu-ray titles for Doctor Who is growing, but maybe not fast enough! Join Deb, Kat, Liz, and Lynne as they talk about what they'd like on their shelves and why!

What shiny discs would you like to acquire? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Alien Resurrection of the Daleks Aug 31, 2022

There will always be more Daleks eventually, so the Verities talk about another one of their previous outings. Join Deb, Kat, and Tansy as they discuss one of the many "R" of the Daleks stories!

How do you feel about this Dalek tale? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

Kat appeared on Radio Free Skaro's 16th anniversary episode!
Deb is excited about the announcement of the next Blu-ray release -- season 2!

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Extra! - Trivial Pursuit - Bob Points Aug 24, 2022

When we put Liz in charge of a game, even Doctor Who Trivial Pursuit becomes more exciting! Join Liz, Deb, and Erika as the latter two of us do our best not to lose all our points!

How would you have done on these questions? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Links! Incomparable Podcast Network members page (if you're not a member, you can still listen to general trivia on Random Pursuit and Doctor Who ramblings on Lazy Doctor Who) Hammer House of Podcast

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Pinky and The Brain of Morbius Aug 17, 2022

We've talked a lot about Time Lords, so let's talk about another one who appears in this "book report on Frankenstein"! Join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we discuss Morbius and long history of the Sisterhood of Karn!

How do you feel about this story? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

Kat received TWO Adric-style badges for mathematical excellence!

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Attack of the Cybermen in Black Aug 10, 2022

This week we're dipping back to a story that dips back even further! Join Erika, Kat, and Liz as we discuss the the Cybermen, Cyber Leader, Cyber Controller, and (of course) Lytton!

How do you feel about this story? Is it terrible? Is it enjoyable? Is it both? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

Liz wrote a review of Doctor Who: Redacted for Doctor Who Magazine!
Erika gets to listen to her spouse, Steven, talk about "The Massacre" on the The Missing Episodes Podcast!

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Extra! - Not Simply to Amuse Aug 03, 2022

Doctor Who has always been political. ALWAYS. Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we talk about how both the modern and classic eras have never shied away from taking on the issues of the day.

What are some of the stories you think of when you think of political Who? Let us know in the comments!

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The Deadly Assassin's Creed Jul 27, 2022

Time to revisit a 4th Doctor story with several elements that modern Who has called back to! Join Deb, Liz, and Tansy as they discuss the Master, the history of Gallifrey, and the everything-of-Rassilon.

How do you feel about this story? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

Tansy - Ncuti Gatwa receives honorary doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire Scotland -- yes, he's the Doctor Doctor!
Liz wrote more Big Finish!
Deb - funny tweet about David Tennant!

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Extra! - AVA - The Dogs & Hats Edition Jul 13, 2022

When scheduling is woeful, we answer listener questions! So join Erika and Tansy as we dive into headgear and puppies and more! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything!

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

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Arc of Infinity War Jul 06, 2022

Time to revisit a 5th Doctor story with several elements that modern Who has called back to! Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne as we try to escape our real-world feelings by talking about the worlds of Gallifrey and Amsterdam.

How do you feel about this story, and/or Tegan, Omega, Nyssa, etc.? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - Bad Wolf Wish List Jun 29, 2022

Bad Wolf Productions will be taking over Doctor Who production from the BBC! Join Erika, Katrina, Liz, and Tansy as we talk about what we'd like to see when that happens!

What would you like to see from the Bad Wolf era? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Tegan and Ace (They're Both Aces) Jun 22, 2022

Were you as excited as we were to see Tegan and Ace in the preview following "Legend of the Sea Devil"? Heck, yeah you were! And if you're a Modern Who fan who is wondering what all the fuss was about, don't worry, we've got you. This week Deb and Lynne discuss Tegan and Ace, what makes them fascinating characters and what classic Who stories are good primers to watch before the 13th Doctor's finale.

How do you feel about Tegan and Ace? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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The Clan Stewart Jun 15, 2022

We continue to delve into the origins of nifty things from modern Doctor Who. Join Erika, Lynne, and Tansy for this chat about Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart, his daughter, and (briefly) his ancestor.

How do you feel about the Brig and his fam? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Lynne - Doctor Who Build-A-Bears!
Erika - "Twice Upon a Time" 4K Blu-ray!

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Extra! - Bring Back These Baddies Jun 08, 2022

Time for more wishing! Join Deb, Kat, and Tansy as they talk about some classic villains and monsters that haven't yet appeared in modern Who, but should!

Which baddies would you bring back? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - Doctor Re-Draft Jun 01, 2022

Time for some silly re-casting! Join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Liz as we stick the "wrong" Doctors into a bunch of Doctor Who stories!

Which Doctors would you put into these stories? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - AVA - The No News Edition May 25, 2022

We thought there might be some Big Doctor Who News the week we recorded this, but nope! So join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we answer listener questions - and some questions of our own! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything!

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

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Head Over Feels recap of “Legend of the Sea Devils” Finding Eurovision on Start the Music (Kat's podcast project) Beginner's Puck (Deb & Erika talk hockey) Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Extra! - More 2023 Casting News! May 18, 2022

Holy Moses, more casting news! Join Deb, Erika, and Katrina as we react to the return of David Tennant's Doctor and Donna! And a new "Rose" played by Heartstopper phenom, Yasmin Finney!

What was your reaction to hearing Tennant and Tate are back? Did you love Finney in Heartstopper as much as Erika? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - New Doctor News! May 11, 2022

It's official! We have another new Doctor! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, Lynne, and Tansy as we dive into our reactions to this amazing news and welcome Ncuti Gatwa (Ncuti, pronounced SHOO-tee) to the Doctor Who family!

Have you seen him in Sex Education or anything else? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - Escape the TARDIS! May 04, 2022

It's game time again, and Liz leads the Verities on an Exciting Adventure! Join Liz, Lynne, and Tansy, as they play Escape the TARDIS! a brand-new role-playing game that Liz finished writing 20 minutes before they started recording. What could possibly go wrong?!

Which part of this game was your favourite? Let us know in the comments!

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Breaking The Ice Warriors Apr 27, 2022

We continue to delve into the origins of Doctor Who's "classic" villains. Join Tansy and Erika for this chat about Martians that maybe kinda sorta look like Vikings? If you can't see them very well? And maybe don't know what a Viking actually looks like?

What did you think of "The Ice Warriors" and of Ice Warriors in general? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

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Legend of the Sea Devils End Apr 20, 2022

New Doctor Who, finally! Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we discuss another "special". But how special is it really?

How do you feel about "Legend of the Sea Devils"? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy thing:

Liz - The Outlaws from Big Finish!

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Extra! - Historical Figures Wish List Apr 13, 2022

Time for some wishing! Join Deb, Kat, and Lynne as they muse about what historical figures they'd like the Doctor & Co to meet!

Which historical figures would you put into Who? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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The Macra Terror Does Not Exist Apr 06, 2022

Anyone for LOTS of seafood? Join Deb, Kat, Liz, and Tansy as they delve into the world of giant parasitic crabs, mind control, and highland flings. Yes, they are discussing the 2019 animated recreation of "The Macra Terror". Join as they take a deep dive into this murky monster and its surprise 2007 appearance in modern Who's "Gridlock".

What did you think of the animation and its editorial choices? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy thing:

Liz - So much Big Finish goodness by Liz!

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Extra! - Last Frock Standing - River Song Edition Mar 30, 2022

It's deathmatch time again! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we crown River Song's best(?) outfit ever! Many thanks to listener Michelle for doing the legwork and sending us this tweet thread with pics of all the clothes!

Which getup do you think should have won? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Eight - Not Enough Mar 23, 2022

In this week's "Reference Acknowledged", Deb, Kat, and Lynne discuss the Eighth Doctor's impact on fandom, how and why he was brought into "canon", and the importance of naming Big Finish Companions during "The Night of the Doctor." Thanks to Christian Smith for this week's topic suggestion. We are ALWAYS happy to talk about the Eighth Doctor!

This week's "year of..." title credited to Trevor S!

As a reminder, many Big Finish titles are available on streaming service so if you're curious and want to check them out (and we suggest you do!), a quick search may grab you free Big Finish content. Warning: Big Finish is highly addictive and may result in you purchasing many many more titles but we don't see this as a bad thing!

How do you feel about Eight? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Completion of the Daleks Mar 16, 2022

More Daleks? Of course! Join Deb, Kat, Lynne, and Tansy as they cover a bunch more of the history of the Doctor vs their oldest enemy race.

Do you have any additional thoughts about Daleks? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Kat - Season 24 - Behind the Sofa happiness!
Lynne - Paradise Towers comic!
Tansy - 6th Doctor Big Finish blue coat (in LEGO form)!
Deb - Twitter thread(s) about Doctor Who fandom being more welcoming!

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Extra! - AVA - The Musty Questions Edition Mar 09, 2022

Time to answer more of your questions. So join Deb, Kat, and Tansy as they answer listener questions - some of which may have been sitting around for a while! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything!

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

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The Dalek Invasion of Earth Day Mar 02, 2022

Is it Susan? IT'S NEVER SUSAN! Join Deb, Tansy, and Kat as they discuss not only the meme, but why they think it needs to be Susan. Along the way they delve into Susan's leaving story "The Dalek Invasion of Earth" and its many twists and tropes.

Do you think Susan's story needs a bit of closure? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

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Extra! - Gallifrey One: The Plague Edition Feb 23, 2022

This Extra! comes to you from a poolside balcony! (IRL podcasting in the age of COVID is...interesting.) Join Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we discuss our time at this year's Gallifrey One, which is definitely different from usual in a lot of ways. We miss our friends (and co-hosts!) a lot, but we have some great fun and appreciate the many safety measures the con instituted to make us feel comfortable.

A billion thanks to Shaun Lyon and all the volunteers (and guests and attendees) that made Gally 2022 a smashing success!

Were you at Gally this year? If so, what was your experience like? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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The Sontaran Experiment Gum Feb 16, 2022

This week we are Connecting the Docs. (Thanks KarenD for that name suggestion!) Join Deb, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as they connect Season 13's "War of the Sontarans" to the 4th Doctor story "The Sontaran Experiment". We also take a side journey to revisit "The Time Warrior" as well as "The Sontaran Stratagem".

Terrifying or hilarious? And how do you situate The Sontarans among the Trifecta of Big Bads? More ruthless than the Daleks? More methodical than the Cybermen? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Tansy - recommends listening to The Dalek Protocol AFTER the Tom Baker-Ann Kelso series (Series 8 Vols 1&2)!
Lynne
- listener MaJiKer is mailing The Five Doctors eaglemoss TARDIS console!
- finished Blake's 7!
Liz - Contributions - Big Finish!

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Extra! - Aisling Bea - This Way Up (or Down) Feb 09, 2022

In 2022 we are continuing our look at Who-Adjacent actors! Join Deb, Erika, and Tansy as we discuss Deb's "Eve of the Daleks"-inspired pick, This Way Up, written by and starring Aisling Bea.

Have you seen this comedy-drama? Did you love it, or was it a little too much for you? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Planet of Fire the TCE Feb 02, 2022

Hold me closer, tiny Master! Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne as we discuss another Fifth Doctor story and dive into the history of the Master's favourite toy, the tissue compression eliminator. This story also sees the departure of one companion and the arrival of another!

How do you feel about "Planet of Fire" and the TCE? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Deb - Classic Who Bly-rays!
Lynne - a very Doctor Who Christmas!
Erika - Doctor Who level in the Goonies world of LEGO Dimensions!

Links: Don't Panic! A Coldplay cover fan video for Jodie! Polly Pocket dolls Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Extra! - Anticipatory Happy Things Jan 26, 2022

It's never too late to make a resolution, set a challenge, or forge a new path. At least that's what we're telling ourselves! Join Deb, Kat, Liz, and Lynne as they discuss personal Doctor Who challenges and goals they're hoping to accomplish before 2022 runs out. Will they succeed? We'll let you know in 2023!

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Five Years Rapid Podcast Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Warriors of the Deep Dive Jan 19, 2022

We kick of our as-yet-unnamed 2022 theme with a look at Sea Devils! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we discuss this Fifth Doctor "workplace tragedy" and the Doctor's general history with the Sea Devils and their cousins the Silurans.

How do you feel about "Warriors of the Deep"? Does your "cringe memory" make you hate it? Or do you think it's just fine? Love the Myrka? Hate the lighting? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

And if you have ideas for deep-dive topics for this year, pop a comment on the post for our 2022 theme announcement!

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Happy things:

Erika - Class Blu-ray!
Tansy - Peter Capaldi doesn't think he's a rock star... (we know he's wrong)!
Lynne - eaglemoss TARDIS consoles! [ETA: listener MaJiKer hooked Lynne up!]
Deb - Listeners are excited about our 2022 theme!

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Extra! - 2022: Reference Materialization Jan 12, 2022

Welcome to Verity!'s 9th Year! Join Deb, Kat, Liz, and Lynne as they announce the discussion theme for 2022. They may not be able to agree on the theme's title, but everyone agrees this is going to be tons of fun taking a deep dive into classic Who references in the modern Who era.

And you can join in! Drop all those classic Who references, Easter eggs, and fan service nods from the modern era in the comments, and we'll add them to our list.

Once again, thanks for joining us on this adventure - we can't wait to get started!

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New Year's Eve of the Daleks Jan 05, 2022

Happy 2022, everyone! Join Deb, Erika, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as we discuss this year's "festive" episode about time loops, our TARDIS team, catching feelings, creepy stalkerish behaviour, and Daleks!

How do you feel about "Eve of the Daleks"? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

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Extra! - AVA - The Pre-Series 13 Edition Dec 22, 2021

****Please note! We're taking next week off for the holidays. If you celebrate, we hope you enjoy whatever you're celebrating! If you don't celebrate, we hope you have a fantastic week!****

It's been a while since we've answered your questions. So join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we respond to you! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced more questions and answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!)

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - Verity! Christmas Fireside Chat Dec 15, 2021

We're not ready for a Flux retrospective just yet. So join Deb, Kat, and Lynne as they have a gentle Christmas chat by the virtual fireside.

Do you have some contributions to this gentle chat? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Sisterhood of Kaarn, The Vanquishers Dec 08, 2021

And that brings Doctor Who: Flux to an end! Join Deb, Kat, and Liz as they discuss the final chapter of this series-long story!

How do you feel about this episode of Flux? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Links: Liz's Big Finish work! Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Survivors of the Flux Capacitor Dec 01, 2021

We're closing in on the end, folks! Join Deb, Lynne, and Tansy as they discuss the penultimate chapter of Doctor Who: Flux!

How do you feel about this episode of Flux? And how the whole story is coming together? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

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Village of the Angels Have the Phone Box Nov 24, 2021

Spoooooooky!!!! Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we discuss the intensely creepy Chapter Four of Doctor Who: Flux!

How do you feel about this episode of Flux? And how the whole story is coming together? And that cliffhanger!? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Once, Upon Time of the Doctor Nov 17, 2021

We dedicate this episode of Verity! to the memory of Petra Mayer.

This ride just keeps on rolling! Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne as we talk about the "spaghetti monster" of a season that is Doctor Who: Flux!

How do you feel about how Flux is working now that we've reached the halfway point? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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The Crimean War of the Sontarans Nov 10, 2021

More new Doctor Who, and the Verities are thrilled! Join Deb, Kat, and Lynne as they discuss chapter two of "Flux"!

How do you feel about how Flux is shaping up? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

Lynne
- Doctor Who Mistress of Chaos!
- Doctor Who at the BBC: A Legend Reborn!
Kat - The Radio Free Skaro Livestream #823!
Deb - "Doctor Who: The Real-Life History of Mary Seacole"!

Links: Erika on The Incomparable Doctor Who FlashcastExtra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

The Halloween Apocalypse Now Nov 03, 2021

Doctor Who is back, baby! Join Deb, Erika, and Tansy as we dive headlong into the first chapter of "Flux"! Hoo doggy there is a LOT.

How do you feel about this first episode of six? Is it too much at once? Is it a delicious drink from the firehose? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Links: Erika on Who & CompanyDeb on Who & CompanyThe Incomparable Doctor Who FlashcastExtra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

The Curse of the Black Spot Check Oct 27, 2021

It's spooky season, so let's talk about something that's kinda Halloweeney! Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we check in on our feelings about "The Curse of the Black Spot"!

How do you feel about this story (then and now)? Is it delicious and sweet like candy corn? Or disgusting and waxy like candy corn? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things:

Erika is fully, FULLY vaccinated!
Kat has an Adric mathematical badge of excellence!
Deb suspects October 31 will be the premier date for series 13!

Link: Erika talking about this story on Doctor Whooch

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The Space Pirates Treasure Oct 20, 2021

It's time for another Underrated Gem -- this time from Erika! Join Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we discuss a story that is routinely listed near the very bottom of polls. Even Liz manages to find some nice things to say about this story. It's a 2021-derful miracle!

Do you think this story is an Underrated Gem? Why or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

Tansy gives us perspective by telling us of an 8-year-old who was surprised to discover the Doctor was once a man!
Liz has FIVE Big Finish stories coming, including a Blake's 7 audio with Colin Baker as Bayban the Butcher!
Erika
- enjoys Graeme Allen's orchestral version of the K-9 and Company theme!
- bops to Steven's ridiculous Chibnall "remix"!
We are all thrilled to have a trailer for series 13 (even Tansy, who hasn't seen it yet)!

Tansy's new Instagram featuring Doctor Who and Blake's 7 costumes Liz plays a Dungeons and Dragons character named Vailo in TotalParty Kill Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

The Green Death Becomes Her Oct 13, 2021

Happy birthday, Katy Manning! (It's tomorrow as this ep drops.) Join Deb, Lynne, and Tansy as they bid a fond farewell to Jo Grant in "The Green Death"! We haven't done a proper goodbye episode since our year of love and lasts!

How do you feel about this as a farewell story for Jo? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things:

Tansy
- writes about the 13th Doctor as a Space Unicorn at Uncanny Magazine!
- finally started her own Doctor Who/Blake's 7-specific Instagram!
Lynne
- has the Season 24 box set!
- and "The Keys of Marinus" set of action figures!
Deb loves Katy Manning's Twitter account!

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Extra! - Our Doctor Who Wish List Oct 06, 2021

It's a whimsical, wishful-thinky Extra! for you today! Join Deb, Kat, and Tansy as they discuss how if had the power what merch, services or Doctor Who related STUFF would exist in this world. It's a weird, wonderful and amazing list!

What DW stuff would you want to exist? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

[Note: This was recorded waaay before the RTD news dropped, so no mention of it here at all!]

^E

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Extra! - RTD2 Sep 29, 2021

We had other plans for this week, but NEWS happened! Join Deb, Erika, Kat, Lynne, and Tansy as we gather for an emergency Extra! That's right! RTD is BACK! (Or he will be starting in 2023.)

How do you feel about this development? What was your initial reaction? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

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Extra! - Definitive Companions Redux Sep 22, 2021

Deb takes us waaay back to a fun topic from our very first year! Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we decide who are the definitive companions for each Doctor. It's fun to see if our opinions (except Kat, who wasn't on that Extra!) have changed over the last eight years!

Which companions do you think are definitive for each Doctor? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

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Extra! - Ships in the Night Sep 15, 2021

Tansy had a fab idea for an Extra!, and some lovely listeners helped! Join Deb, Liz, and Tansy as they discuss Doctor Who ships. No, not the space kind. The romantic kind!

Which are your fave/least-fave ships? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Hooray for Talalay! Sep 08, 2021

It's another "Big Idea" segment! Join Deb and Kat for a cozy two-hander discussing Kat's Big Idea -- Rachel Talalay!

What do you think of her work? Any fave moments or scenes? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

Kat - Cyberman action figure with Raston Warrior Robot Javelin!
Deb - Empire of the Wolf comic coming in November!

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Extra! - Last Modern-Who Historical Standing Sep 01, 2021

It's deathmatch time again! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we crown a single modern-Who historical!

Which story do you think should have won? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

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Pure Historicals Aug 25, 2021

It's another "Big Idea" segment! Join Deb, Kat, Lynne, and Tansy as they talk about Tansy's Big Idea -- "pure historicals" in Doctor Who!

What do you think about pure historicals? And do you have Happy Things to share with us? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

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Extra! - Julian Glover - For Our Eyes, Lovely Aug 18, 2021

Time for another Who-Adjacent actor! Join Deb, Liz, and Lynne as they talk about Lynne's pick: Julian Glover in For Your Eyes Only.

Have you seen this Bond flick? What did you think of Julian Glover's performance? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

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Extra! - Whopothetical Aug 11, 2021

It's the debut of a brand new game, courtesy of Kat! Join Deb and Erika, as Katrina runs us through a bunch of Who-based hypotheticals! It's based on the British panel show Hypothetical, on Dave. It's a smashing success and so much fun! Many thanks to the creators of Hypothetical, Josh Widdicombe, Tom Craine, and Matthew Crosby.

What would your hypothetical answers have been? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Just Spin-offs! Aug 04, 2021

It's another "Big Idea" segment! Join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we talk about Deb's Big Idea -- Doctor Who guest actors who could carry their own show (and what kind of show that might be)!

And yes, we do spend some time talking about The Big News about Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall leaving the show. Thus the dearth of Happy Things.

Which guest characters do you think could carry their own series? And what would that series entail? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Thing:

Tansy - Rory vs Ancient Rome in this fabulous Big Finish series about Time's New Roman!

Uncanny Magazine Year 8 Kickstarter Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Extra! - Peter Davison - Great, Not Small Jul 28, 2021

Time for another Who-Adjacent actor! Join Deb, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as they talk about Tansy's pick: Peter Davison in All Creatures Great and Small.

Have you seen All Creatures? What did you think of Peter Davison's performance? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

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Our Ladies of The Visitation Jul 21, 2021

It's time for more Comfort Who -- this time from Lynne! Join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Lynne as we discuss a story that turns out to be pretty comfort-filled for all involved!

Is this story a Comfort Who story for you? Why or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

Erika guested on Radio Free Skaro episode 804!
Kat - Binging with Babish: Fish Fingers & Custard (but good!)!
Lynne
- Doctor Who TARDIS Console Lava Lamp!
- DVD of Downtime!
Deb - The Merseyside Doctor Who Group made the trailer for her dream spin-off!

The TikTok dude who tests out historical recipes Torchwood: The Dollhouse from Big Finish Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Extra! - David Tennant - Quite a Casanova Jul 14, 2021

Time for another Who-Adjacent actor! Join Deb, Kat, Liz, and Lynne, as they talk about Kat's pick: David Tennant in Casanova.

Have you seen Casanova? What did you think of David Tennant's performance? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

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Extra! - Last Dalek Standing Jul 07, 2021

It's deathmatch time again! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we crown a single "of the Daleks" story!

Which Dalek story do you think should have won? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

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Extra! - Who Complete Me - Runaway Edition Jun 30, 2021

The spreadsheet-centred game is back! Join Erika, Kat, and Lynne as we try to think like a random internet denizen looking for Doctor Who-related info or art. As always, huge thanks to Steve Lutz from Low Definition on The Incomparable Network for providing the format and spreadsheet!

Did you enjoy these silly shenanigans? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments! Want to give some suggestions for future episodes? Email us at veritypodcast@gmail.com!

^E

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Extra! - The Monster of Liz's Blog Jun 23, 2021

Time for another rousing game of You Monster, You! Join Deb, Liz, and Tansy as Deb uses Liz's own blog against her -- without any warning!

Would you have made the same choices? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Big Stuff! Jun 16, 2021

It's another "Big Idea" segment! Join Deb, Kat, Liz, and Tansy as they talk about Liz's very literal Big Idea -- big stuff in Doctor Who!

What do you think about large things in Doctor Who? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

Liz - Millie McKenzie on Twitter: "Class of 2020. Which was your favourite? & #NimonBePraised!
Tansy - A Night at the Opera as Ianto and Tosh spend a friends-commiserating-Valentine's together. Plus aliens!
Kat - is obsessing over Eurovision 2021 and is very sad it's over!
Deb - Reality Bomb, always a delight, has a very thoughtful conversation with Amanda Rae Prescott and Rachel Donner regarding the Clarke/Barrowman issues.

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Extra! - Trivial Pursuit - New Box! Jun 09, 2021

Deb has a new version of Doctor Who Trivial Pursuit! Join Deb, Kat, Lynne, and Tansy as they play some more trivia!

How would you have done on these questions? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

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Gridlocked Jun 02, 2021

It's time for another Underrated Gem -- this time from Deb! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we discuss a story that one Verity describes as "a good mid-level rollercoaster."

Do you think this story is an Underrated Gem? Why or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things:

Tansy
- Making lists for Liz doesn't have to -- Top 20 First Doctor Stories!
- The Radio Times is doing polls on top Big Finish Stories!
Lynne - Two Doctor Who themed doormats from DamnGoodDoormats via Etsy:
- TARDIS Doormat!
- RIVER SONG Doormat!
Erika - Dunkaccino but it's a reconstructed Doctor Who episode from the 1960s!
Deb - Listener Justin took the Big Finish plunge!

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Hats! May 26, 2021

We're debuting a new 2021derful segment, the "Big Idea"! Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we talk about hats in Doctor Who. That's right. Hats! They're great!

What do you think about hats in Doctor Who? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things:

Deb - The 9th Doctor is back! His first Big Finish audio "Ravagers" has been released and it is so good to have new stories with MY first Doctor!
Liz - Doctor Who: Time Fracture!
Erika - Steven keeps himself busy by reconstructing recons and creating Yoda Savings & Loan!

Liz's blog post about Doctor Who hats Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

The Dominatorsion May 19, 2021

It's time for another Comfort Who pick -- this time from Kat! Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as we discuss a story that garners more love than you might expect given its reputation.

Do you take comfort in this story? Why or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

Kat - Peter Capaldi reads 1984!
Erika & Deb play Doctor Who Villains and Monsters Mad Libs!

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Extra! - The Noel Clarke Thing May 12, 2021

Content Warning: This week Deb and Tansy have a difficult discussion on Noel Clarke, John Barrowman, toxic work environments, and how this can affect your fandom experience. It wasn't fun, but it was important. We understand if you want to skip this one, but if you do listen, note that we discuss sexual harassment, assault, and workplace bullying.

^D

Links: April 29 Guardian Article by Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne May 7 Follow-up Guardian article by Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Extra! - You Are the Producer, Again! May 05, 2021

Remember last year, when Deb put Lynne and Tansy in the producer's chair? It's time to do it again! Join Deb, Kat, and Tansy as they reimagine beloved(?) Doctor Who stories!

How would you have re-cast these stories? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

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Do The Robot of Sherwood Apr 28, 2021

It's time for another Comfort Who pick -- this time from Liz! Join Deb, Liz, and Tansy as they discuss Peter Capaldi and a spoon.

Do you take comfort in this story? Why or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy Things:

Tansy - Five Years Rapid!
Liz - Doctor Who The Ice Warriors Molten Ice Vinyl LP - Merchandise Guide - The Doctor Who Site!
Deb - a new-to-her episode of Verity!

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Extra! - Who Complete Me Returns! Apr 21, 2021

It's been a long time since we played a silly google game! Join Erika, Kat, Lynne, and Tansy as we try to think like a random (Canadian?) person searching for Doctor Who-related info or art. As always, big thanks to Steve Lutz from Low Definition on The Incomparable Network for providing the format and spreadsheet!

Did you enjoy these silly shenanigans? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments! Want to give some suggestions for future episodes? Email us at veritypodcast@gmail.com!

^E

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The Pirate Planet of the Japes Apr 14, 2021

It's time for another Comfort Who pick -- this time from Erika! Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we talk about a comfort story in a comfort Doctor Who season in a real-world season that demands as much comfort as possible.

Do you take comfort in this story? Why or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

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Extra! - This or That - Personal Preferences Apr 07, 2021

It's been a while since we've this or thatted! Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we systematically determine some of our preferences when it comes to our beloved show. Many thanks to Graeme Burk of Reality Bomb for his help! And as always, a billion thanks to friends of the show Sage and Kim from Head Over Feels for showing us the glory that is This or That!

What are your Doctor Who preferences? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Remember The Time Warrior Mar 31, 2021

It's time for another underrated gem -- this time from Liz! Join Deb, Kat, Liz, and Lynne as they talk about the debut story for Sarah Jane Smith.

Do you think this story is a gem? Why or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

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Extra! - Anthony Ainley Is Mar 24, 2021

Time for another deathmatch! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we determine our favourite Anthony Ainley-as-the-Master story.

Which story do you think should have won? Have you played Destiny of the Doctors? Do you know where to find his scenes from it? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Cyberwoman on Top Mar 17, 2021

It's time for an underrated gem, and it's Kat's pick! Join Deb, Kat, Lynne, and Tansy as they talk about this infamous episode of Torchwood.

Do you think this ep is underrated? Why or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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(Mostly) Happy Things:

Kat - Off-Menu podcast with Sue Perkins!
Lynne - Doctor Who Build-a-Bears!
Tansy - Doctor Who: Doom Coalition 3!
Deb's no-happy-but-important thing: Memories of Phoebe / purplefringe

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Extra! - More Comfort & Joy Mar 10, 2021

It's time to learn about the other Verities' ideas about Comfort Who! Join Deb, Erika, Liz and Lynne, as we talk about what makes a Doctor Who story a "comfort story" and what still brings us joy in Doctor Who after all these years.

What makes a comfort story for you? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Our first Comfort & Joy ep Our ep on "The Robots of Death" Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

We Sing in Praise of The King's Demons Mar 03, 2021

It's Tansy's turn in the Comfort Who driver's seat! Join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Tansy as we talk about the ever-delightful "King's Demons". Received fan wisdom is just straight-up wrong once again. (Except maybe about Kamelion. Maybe.)

Is this story a comfort for you? Why or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

Tansy- 24Karat Trailer and Sylvester McCoy recants doubts about a female Doctor!
Kat - Torchwood Big Finish!
Erika and Deb do some Doctor Who Mad Libs!

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Extra! - Jean Marsh - No Weeping Willow Feb 24, 2021

Welcome to our very first foray into "Who Adjacent" media! Join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Liz as we talk about Liz's pick: Jean Marsh's performance in Willow.

Have you seen Willow? What did you think of Jean Marsh's performance? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - In Defence of Missing Gally Feb 17, 2021

This Extra! is bittersweet Join Deb, Liz, and Tansy as they mope over the (very wise) lack of Gallifrey One this year and re-defend some of the topics from last year's live show.

Do you have a stellar defense of any of these topics? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - Verity! TARDIS Tour of the Universe Feb 10, 2021

Welcome to the Verity! TARDIS Tour of the Universe - Planning Intergalactic Package Holidays since 1963! Join Deb, Erika, and Tansy as Tansy helps us plan and experience some thrilling intergalactic travel!

You can play along with us at home! Grab a six-sided die and join the fun! What pre-flight choices did you make? And where did you end up Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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The Robots of Death Cab for Cutie Feb 03, 2021

It's Lynne's turn for some "Comfort Who"! Join Deb, Erika, Kat, and Lynne as we discuss a murder mystery with art deco robots.

Is this story comfort Who for you? Who or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

Lynne - Jacqueline Hill – A Future in Five Minutes by Louise Bremner (which mentions Verity!)!
Kat - knitting again!
Erika - a tweet inspired her to accept the mistakes she made on knitting the S18 scarf!
Deb - John Bishop on Celebrity GBBO!

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Extra! - Comfort & Joy Jan 27, 2021

This Extra! is very theme-appropriate! Join Deb, Katrina, and Tansy as they talk about makes a Doctor Who story a "comfort story" and what still brings us joy in Doctor Who after all these years.

What makes a comfort story for you? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Partners in Crime and Punishment Jan 20, 2021

We start off our 2021 theme with some "Comfort Who"! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we dig into a story that makes Deb happy, "Partners in Crime."

Is this story comfort Who for you? Who or why not? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

Tansy - The Grey Man of the Mountain -- by Liz!
Erika - The Moment and The Writers' Room are back!
Lynne - TARDIS console from eaglemoss!
Deb - Lewis Capaldi - Someone You Loved!

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Extra! - 2021-derful Jan 13, 2021

A new year means a new theme for Verity! Join Deb, Katrina, Liz, and Lynne as they talk about what 2021 has in store for the podcast.

What kinds of things are you looking forward to this year? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Industrial Revolution of the Daleks Jan 06, 2021

Happy 2021! Most of the Verities join the New Year's party to discuss this year's "festive special"! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, Lynne, and Tansy as we pick apart "Revolution of the Daleks". Some of us loved it. Some of us didn't. As always, we have a lot to say about why!

What did you think about this festive special? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - Xmas Deathmatch Dec 30, 2020

This time, the Verities gather to partake in a holiday-themed deathmatch. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, Lynne, and Tansy as we determine the greatest Doctor Who Christmas special of all time! We also learn what some guy from Criminal Minds probably smells like.

Which Christmas special do you think should have won? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Episode 242 - The Chimes of Midnight at the Oasis Dec 23, 2020

It's another holiday hindsight episode! Join Deb, Lynne, and Tansy as they discuss a lovely audio classic, Rob Shearman's The Chimes of Midnight!

Have you listened to this story recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Tansy
- Holiday book give-away Tea and Sympathetic Magic!
- BritBox Australia!
Lynne - Unpacked the Doctor Who collection!
Deb - "The Unquiet Dead" tweet-along!

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Extra! - Monster! Dec 16, 2020

It's been a while since Deb has brought out the monsters in the Verities. Join her as she puts Katrina and Lynne through the ringer with some tough choices.

Which monstrous decisions would you have made? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Episode 241 - Fantastic Voyage of the Damned Dec 09, 2020

It's a holiday hindsight episode, but maybe not the cheeriest one? Join Deb, Kat, and Liz as they discuss what turns out to be nobody's favourite Christmas special. (Yes, Erika titled this episode. Muahahaha!)

Have you rewatched this story recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Liz on Big Finish Podcast Extra-special thanks to this week's editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Extra! - Trivia! Dec 02, 2020

The Verities are playing trivia again! Join Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we return to Doctor Who Trivial Pursuit, with just a hint of the Incomparable Network-style Random Pursuit flavour.

How would you have done at this trivia? And what other editions would you have liked questions from? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Episode 240 - We Built This City of Death Nov 25, 2020

Time to turn our hindsight on another beloved Doctor Who story. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as they discuss "City of Death". Does Deb still feel "eh" about it? Listen and find out!

Have you rewatched this story recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Liz - The Inquisitor and the Rani!
Erika - Kye by way of Lazy Doctor Who listeners!
Tansy - The Prisoner of Zenda!
Deb - Series 13 filming begins!

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Extra! - Remembrance of the Verities Nov 18, 2020

This Extra! fits in with our hindsight-is-2020 theme! Join Deb, Katrina, Liz, and Lynne as they talk about their own personal Doctor Who history.

What are your personal Doctor Who remembrances? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Episode 239 - Sega Genesis of the Daleks Nov 11, 2020

Time to turn our hindsight on another beloved Doctor Who story. Join Deb, Katrina, Liz, and Tansy as they discuss "Genesis of the Daleks", how it holds up, and what watching it in 2020 felt like.

Have you rewatched this story recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Tansy - Peter Davison in Grantchester!
Kat - Jodie Whittaker on Who Do You Think You Are?!
Liz - The Grey Man of the Mountain trailer and pre-order!
Deb - Doctor Who: Adventures in Lockdown!

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Extra! - Last Frock Standing Nov 04, 2020

Ok, so they're not all technically "frocks", but that's a great title, so we're going with it. Join Deb as she runs Erika, Lynne, and Tansy through this delightful new game!

Which costumes would have won the day for you? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Episode 238 - The Time of Angels/Flesh and Stoned Oct 28, 2020

This episode covers "The Time of Angels" and "Flesh and Stone". Join Deb, Katrina, and Lynne as they chat about these two generally lauded episodes.

Have you rewatched this story recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Lynne
- received new shelves for her Doctor Who room!
- ordered two of River's diary!
Kat - Doctor Who Pudsey bears!
Deb - "Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins" handheld and mobile game coming spring 2021!

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Extra! - Doctor Who Saves the Universe (1976) Oct 21, 2020

If you wanted to hear the Verities play a Doctor Who board game from 1976, today is your day! Join Liz as she runs Deb and Lynne all over the universe, trying to find the Doctor.

Have you played this game? Did you win? How many planets did you blow up? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Episode 237 - The God Complex Equation Oct 14, 2020

This time we turn our eyes to a "middling" entry in the Doctor Who pantheon. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we wander the corridors of "The God Complex".

Have you rewatched this story recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Kat is rewatching all of modern Who, and is up to "The Empty Child"!
Liz ordered a Romana 1 and "The Five Doctors" TARDIS console from eaglemoss!
Erika is rewatching season 18, one episode per week, as it originally went out 40 years ago -- and knitting the season 18 scarf!
Deb loves seeing new Doctor Who content in the form of photos from NYCC!

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Extra! - In Defence Of Gabbo Oct 07, 2020

Deb is still getting by with a little hell from her friends! Join Deb, Erika, and Kat as Deb makes us defend topics provided by Tom and Jessica, who are "In Defense Of" champions in their own right, thanks to a rousing final round at this year's Gallifrey One live panel. We don't end by singing like Tom and Jessica did, but we do have a jolly good time!

How would you have defended these? (And do you have anything you'd like to hear defended in the future?) Let us know in the comments!

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Episode 236 - Chasing Amy's Choice (Again) Sep 30, 2020

It's Kat's turn in the hindsight-seat. Join Deb, Katrina, and Tansy as they take another look at "Amy's Choice" to see how they feel about it after all this time. (And yes, I know I'm re-using a title, but it's a good one.)

Have you rewatched this story recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Kat is excited about Character Options' new 5th Doctor and TARDIS set from "The Visitation", especially the hat!
Tansy
- is joyous about a new Ace and Hex story, The Flying Dutchman / Displaced, from Big Finish!
- recently watched the first episode of Jonathan Creek, which features Colin Baker as the murder victim!
Deb
- is impressed Big Finish has been recording in lockdown!
- is filled with glee that Great British Bake-Off is back, and Matt Lucas is one of the new presenters!

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Episode 235 - In the Heat of The Night of the Doctor Sep 23, 2020

We needed something with very little prep for this week's episode. Join Erika, Lizbeth, and Tansy as we look back at "The Night of the Doctor", the webisode that shocked and delighted us all!

Have you rewatched this mini-ep recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Liz has a new Big Finish title coming out, The Grey Man of the Mountain, and it has a beautiful cover!
Tansy
- has started playing spot-the-DoctorWho-actor in Midsomer Murders!
- is delighted that more seasons of Grange Hill are being released on DVD!
- recommends A Country Podcast about A Country Practice!
Erika is happy that although Gallifrey One is postponed, the con managed to transfer the hotel block reservations to 2022!

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Extra! - Lizbeth Myles: Big Talent, Not Finished Sep 16, 2020

Today's extra brings you a special treat. Join Deb as she talks to Liz about her experience writing for Big Finish!

Have you listened to some of Liz's excellent work for Big Finish? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - Pursuing More Randomness Sep 09, 2020

When you just don't have time to prep -- trivia! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we return to Doctor Who Trivial Pursuit, with just a hint of the Incomparable Network-style Random Pursuit flavour.

How would you have done at this trivia? And what other editions would you have liked questions from? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Episode 234 - The (Not-at-all New) Mutants Sep 02, 2020

It's Lynne's turn to do a hindsight-check. Join Deb, Katrina, and Lynne as they take a look back at the 3rd Doctor story "The Mutants". (No, not the 1st Doctor story "The Mutants". We call that "The Daleks". Deal with it.)

Have you rewatched this story recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Kat likes having Doctor Who content in the form of UNIT Files (including Kate Lethbridge Stewart)!
Lynne got more merch -- the 4th Doctor, 13th Doctor & 2nd Doctor sets!
Deb likes this Time Lord Victorious Timeline infographic!

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Extra! - Random Pursuit Aug 26, 2020

A last-minute schedule change means more trivia! Join Erika as she runs Katrina and Tansy through the special Incomparable Network-style Random Pursuit (with a strong emphasis on Doctor Who trivia, of course).

How would you have done at this trivia? And what other editions would you have liked questions from? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Episode 233 – Midnight on the Firing Line Aug 19, 2020

Today's recording is as cozy as the episode. Join Deb and Erika as they discuss another story that often lands near the top of the Doctor Who polls. Is "Midnight" as good as its rep? We dig in!

Have you watched this story recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Shared happy thing: CHRISTOPHER ECCLESTON RETURNS TO DOCTOR WHO in 12 new 9th Doctor stories for Big Finish!!!

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Extra! - You Are the Producer Aug 12, 2020

It's a brand new game! Join Deb as she puts Lynne and Tansy in the producer chair and forces them to re-cast beloved (and not-so-beloved) Doctor Who stories!

How would you have re-cast these stories? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Ad Break! - David Tennant Does a Podcast With... Aug 11, 2020

We don't do ads much on Verity!, but when we do, it's for something that's a genuine Happy Thing! We're pleased to bring you a snippet from an upcoming ep of David Tennant Does a Podcast With... Jim Parsons!

Our regular weekly ep will drop tomorrow morning as usual. This is just a fun bonus!

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Episode 232 - The Caves of Androzani-Jerk Reaction Aug 05, 2020

We're back with another received fan wisdom hindsight check. Join Deb, Erika, and Tansy as we talk about "The Caves of Androzani" and whether it really belongs at the top of all those fan polls. Is it the greatest Doctor Who story of all time? Or is is "a lot of men being unpleasant in the dark"?

Have you watched this story recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? Do you agree with its placement in fan polls? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Erika is delighted that a man from Brooks, Alberta built a life-sized TARDIS in his yard!
Tansy
- won an Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Short Story for "Dragon by Subscription"!
- looks forward to an online CoNZealand!
Deb is delighted by Andrew Smith's tweet of a pic from 40 years ago on the set of "Full Circle"!

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Extra! - Still Getting by with a Little Hell from Our Friends Jul 29, 2020

Oh look! More "help" from "friends". Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we answer questions from the fellas over at Radio Free Skaro!

How would you have answered these questions? Let us know in the comments!

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Episode 231 - Timelash Extensions Jul 22, 2020

Time for another received fan wisdom hindsight check. Join Deb, Katrina, Liz, and Tansy as they discuss "Timelash" and whether it really belongs at the bottom of all those fan polls.

Have you watched this story recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? Do you agree with its placement in fan polls? Let us know in the comments!

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Collective happy thing because Liz sneaks it in: "Marco Polo" on vinyl!

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Extra! - Fan Activism Jul 15, 2020

Today's Extra! brings you a great conversation on fan activism. Join Deb, Lynne, Tansy, and special guests Joy Piedmont and Robyn Jordan as they delve into this fascinating and important topic.

Have you participated in fan activism? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Joy's cool stuff: Reality Bomb Five Years Rapid

Robyn's cool stuff: Black Girls Create TARBIS podcast Wizard Team podcast

Resources for Fan Activism: Harry Potter Alliance Doctor Who Toolkit Black TARDIS's list of #DoctorWhoBlackout organizations and resources

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Episode 230 - All Night Terrors Jul 08, 2020

Hindsight strikes again! Join Deb, Katrina, Liz, and Lynne as they chat about Liz's choice to revisit, "Night Terrors".

Have you watched this story recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Liz is here for the Derek Jacobi Master and the 8th Doctor in Big Finish's Hearts of Darkness!
Lynne is excited for the 10th Doctor and River Song in Big Finish!
Kat is rightly proud of the Doctor Who's Line, is it?...Anyway!!! special charity episode with so many cool guests!
Deb has strong feelings about the Doctor Who game Thirteen!

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Extra! - Return to Trivia Jul 01, 2020

It's been a long time since the Verities played Doctor Who Trivial Pursuit. Join Deb as she forces Liz, Lynne, and Tansy to answer all kinds of geeky trivia.

How did you do with these questions? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Episode 229 - Do Blink Jun 24, 2020

Time for more hindsight. Join Deb, Erika, and Katrina as we dip back and see if "Blink" is really all that or if our views have changed over the years.

Have you revisited this story recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? How do you feel about it as a Doctor Who intro story? And has that changed? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Erika was thrilled to hear Dan Starkey say her name during a #DoctorWhoQuiz for The Lily Foundation!
Kat enjoyed Staged with David Tennant and Michael Sheen!
Kat and Deb both loved Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant on The Late Late Show with James Corden!

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Extra! - We Get By with a Little Hell from Our Friends Jun 17, 2020

This week Deb comes up with a cooperative way to friend-source game material for the podcast. Join her as she puts Erika, Katrina, and Lynne through a new edition of "Seven Minutes in Heaven/Hell" with topics by friend-of-the-show (and as we recorded, birthday-boy) Kyle Anderson! We're calling this new targeted crowd-sourcing feature "We Get By with a Little Help from Our Friends".

What do you have to say about these topics? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Episode 228 - The Rings of Akhaten Things I Hate About You Jun 10, 2020

Time for another bit of hindsight. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we discuss Deb's modern Who pick to look back at, "The Rings of Akhaten". Fandom really hates this one. And we (mostly) didn't love it the first time around. Do we now? Have we grown souls (according to Liz)? Listen and see!

Have you revisited this story recently? If so, what did you think, and how did that compare with how you felt about it in the first place? And how do you think this story compares to "Vincent and the Doctor"? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Liz looks forward to Big Finish's Time Lord Victorious audios!
Tansy is enjoying AcornTV for British shows with Doctor Who actors!
Erika and Deb were both pleased with the "turnout" for the #DoctorWhoBlackout Tweet-along and all the money raised for Black Lives Matter causes!
Deb also enjoyed the Doctor Who Lockdown Longsong!

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Episode 227 - The Eye of the Scorpion King May 27, 2020

As promised, the Verities dive into Big Finish! Join Deb, Katrina, Lizbeth, and Tansy as they discuss a Doctor Who audio drama, The Eye of the Scorpion.

Have you listened to this story? Did you revisit it for this podcast? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Kat loves Peter Davison's pupper-friendly TARDIS-based home studio cupboard!
Tansy looks forward to a lockdown sitcom with David Tennant and Michael Sheen!
Deb used a Doctor Who lunch box to corral her convention badges and ribbons!
Liz is tremendously excited about Romana and Sarah Jane Smith figures from Character Options!

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Extra! - Quarantine Comforts May 20, 2020

This week we all just needed a quiet conversation about what is bringing us comfort and grounding us through the pandemic. We cover both Doctor Who and non-Doctor Who comforts. There's rather a lot of talk about canning.

What is keeping you going through all this? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - We Were the Monsters All Along May 13, 2020

It's been a while since Deb has brought out the monsters in the Verities. Join her as she puts Lynne, and Tansy through the ringer with some tough choices.

Which monstrous decisions would you have made? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

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Episode 226 - Reflections In the Forest of the Night May 06, 2020

This week we reflect on another story that wasn't a hit right out of the gate. Join Deb, Katrina, Lizbeth, and Lynne as they discuss how they feel about "In the Forest of the Night" lo these several years on. We also get to hear Lynne's pick for her "hindsight is 2020" episode to revisit.

Have you reflected on "In the Forest of the Night" recently? If so, what did you think? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy things:

Kat enjoyed the Good Omens: Lockdown!
Lynne moved to a new house and gets to reconstitute her Doctor Who room, complete with new shelving!
Liz takes joy from her eaglemoss Doctor Who figurine collection!
Deb watched the BBC's Big Night In with most of the living Doctors!

Extra-special thanks to this week's guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Episode 225 - The Snowmen Revisited Apr 29, 2020

This week we go waaaay back to the beginning! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we re-visit the story we reviewed on our very first (proper) podcast episode ever! Kat wasn't able to join us for that, so we get her eight-year-old hot take.

Did you revisit "The Snowmen"? If so, what did you think? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy things:

Kat looks forward to Big Finish's Torchwood: Dinner and a Show, written by Gareth David-Lloyd!
Tansy watches and rewatches and re-rewatches "The Faceless Ones" on DVD!
Erika squees over Who Is the Doctor 2, which is every bit as delightful as its predecessors!
Deb loves when listeners ask Tansy for Big Finish recs, and really loves when they ask her to rate her faves of the first 50!

Extra-special thanks to this week's guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Extra! - Doctor Who Quarantine Houses Apr 22, 2020

This is another very silly Extra, and two of us had no idea what we were going to do when we sat down to record! Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we latch onto an internet meme and determine what modern Doctor Who quarantine houses we'd want to be in. We also spend some time building new, classic Doctor Who quarantine houses to choose from:

House 1 5th Doctor Polly Liz Shaw Graff Vynda-K

House 2 2nd Doctor Barbara Romana 1 The (Delgado) Master

House 3 3rd Doctor Jo Grant Leela The (Roberts) Master

House 4 1st Doctor Romana 2 Harry Sullivan Lady Adrasta

House 5 4th Doctor Ian Sarah Kingdom Lady Peinforte

House 6 6th Doctor Ace Jamie Vivien Fay

Which houses would you choose? Let us know in the comments!

^E

Extra-special thanks to this week's guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Episode 224 - Our Un-Favourites (Part 2ish) Apr 15, 2020

It's time for the second(?) part of our first hindsight project! Join Deb, Liz, and Tansy as they talk about Doctor Who stories that didn't really work for them the first time around -- and what they remember of those stories. There's a sizable side-trek into Big Finish as well.

Do you have a Who story that didn't hit right for you the first time around? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy things:

Tansy
- loves comedian Celia Pacqola's instagram pic in a 13th Doctor costume!
- is delighted to see Verity! with a bunch of super-great podcasts on a list of the 9 Best Doctor Who Podcasts!
Liz
- enjoyed the virtual con experience with Time Space Virtualizer!
- broke and ordered a Nimon figure from eaglemoss!
Deb loves all the Doctor Who love on Twitter in the form of watch/tweet-alongs (many of which have been organized by Emily Cook)!

Extra-special thanks to this week's guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Episode 223 - Our Un-Favourites (Part 1ish) Apr 08, 2020

Our theme, Hindsight Is 2020, finally gets into gear! Join Deb, Erika, and Katrina as we talk about Doctor Who stories that didn't really work for us the first time around -- and what we remember of those stories. (Don't adjust your set. Those cloister bells belong there. Trust us.)

Do you have a Who story that didn't hit right for you the first time around? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy things:

Kat is excited about the Tweetalong for "The Doctor's Wife" on April 11 at 8pm BST #BiggerOnTheInside!
Erika is pleased to be doing Lazy Doctor Who again and wonders why nobody told her how great "Colony in Space" is!
Deb is groovin' on fan creativity!

Extra-special thanks to this week's guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Berry-ty! Episode 412 - Series 7 - Episode 2 Apr 01, 2020

It's biscuit (cookie) week! Join Deb, Lizbeth, Lynne, and Tansy as they talk to each other while seeing each other's faces. Recording while on video is a different beast altogether! Lots of good bake-talk this week. Also, Mel without Sue! What do they think?

What have you baked lately? Let us know in the comments!

^E

What have you baked this week?

Lynne has her own buttermilk week, baking biscuits and Irish soda bread in a cast iron pan!
Liz ordered artisinal (vegan) biscuits, including chocolate chip, salted caramel, (filthy) fruit shortbread!
Tansy helped her daughter bake brownies from a mix from a box (which were later used to make a brownie-and-marshmallow-NASA satellite)!
Deb made home-made baked beans, as well as cornbread (with only a teeny bit of sugar) in a cast-iron pan!

Extra-special thanks to James Thomson (of P-Calc and Dice by P-Calc) for this week's episode art! Cake pic is one of the many Dessert Vectors by Vecteezy Extra-special thanks to this week's guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Extra! - AVA, the Isolation Edition Mar 25, 2020

Times are tough, and we are too tired for major homework. So join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we answer your questions! That's right, it's another edition of Ask Verity! Anything! We crowd-sourced some questions, and we answer some of them here on the podcast. (The rest have been added to the spreadsheet for future use, so thank you for all of them!) We also try to recruit audience assistance to come up with the Doctors as drinks and as dogs. Please tweet us your comparison pictures!

Do you have questions for a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

^E

Reality Bomb Episode 054 – Live at Gallifrey One (in which Erika Defends "The Ribos Operation") Extra-special thanks to this week's guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Extra! - Hindsight Is 2020 Mar 18, 2020

New Doctor Who is over for many months so it's time to turn our thoughts to our 2020 theme, which we crowd-sourced! Join Deb, Erika, Lizbeth, and Lynne as we discuss how "Hindsight is 2020". Huge thanks to Lisa C. Robbins for not only giving us this great idea, but for being our scribe and documenting the other great ideas from our Gallifrey One meet-up!

Do you have some fab ideas for what we can cover during our year of hindsight? Let us know in the comments!

^E

Extra-special thanks to this week's guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Episode 222 - He Blew Up Traditional Fandom Mar 11, 2020

Series 12 was certainly no series 11! Join Deb, Lynne, and Tansy as they discuss the series as a whole. The additional risk-taking, the historicals, the Master, the Doctor, the Doctor, and so much more. There's a lot to dig into.

What did you think of series 12 as a whole? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy things:

Lynne preordered the Tom Baker season 14 Blu-ray!
Tansy
- squees over this whole season of The Oodcast!
- has a brand new Kickstarter for Castle Charming!
Deb
- really digs Big Finish's Donna Noble: Kidnapped!
- loves Tai Gooden's classic Who rewatch Twitter thread!

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Episode 221 - Remember The Timeless Children Mar 07, 2020

And with that, series 12 comes to an end! Join Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we talk about how our canon has regenerated once again. We dig into many possibilities and also try to help Kat figure out exactly how she feels about this story and why. Trail mix, anyone?

What did you think of "The Timeless Children"? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy things:

Tansy is still flying through some great Big Finish, and this week she shouts out The Diary of River Song series 6!
Kat brings us the utter joy of a mashup of The Time Lords' "Doctorin' the TARDIS" and Green Day's "Holiday"!
Erika
- looks forward to a "festive" Doctor Who special!
- can't get enough of Sacha Dawan saying Tecteun!

Episode 220 - Ascension of the Cybermen Don't Leave Feb 29, 2020

It's hard to talk about the first part of a two-parter when it doesn't really wrap up anything! Join Deb, Katrina, and Lynne as they discuss Brendan and the Doctor and her relationship with her companions and their feelings about her and a proper-scary Cyberman and the Master and ALL OF IT.

What did you think of "Ascension of the Cybermen"? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy things:

Kat enjoys the Doctor Who cast on Beat the Buzzer!
Lynne
- will be writing an article for a book Doctor Who and feminism!
- celebrates the 10th anniversary of Chicks Dig Time Lords!
Deb ponders the similarities of the Doctor Who and James Bond TV/movie franchises!

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Episode 219 - The Haunting of Villa Diodati Time Feb 17, 2020

A Verity! first -- a live-in-person recording at Gallifrey One about an episode of Doctor Who! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we discuss the episode we watched in a room full of fellow Doctor Who fans. Gally is always a wonderful, but thoroughly exhausting experience, so please forgive the mistaken episode number in the intro. We swear we didn't slip 72 episodes into the future.

What did you think of "The Haunting of Villa Diodati"? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Our Happy things all happened here at Gallifrey One, so be on the lookout for tickets for next year's convention. They're going on sale in just a couple weeks!

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Episode 218 - Tommy Can You Hear Me? Feb 13, 2020

A spooky story with a serious message -- very Doctor Who! Join Deb, Lynne, and Tansy as they discuss everything from the monsters to the mental health issues.

What did you think of "Can You Hear Me?" Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy things:

Tansy did a radio hit on the ABC talking about the newest Doctor, as seen in "Fugitive of the Judoon"!
Lynne
- loves the Sacha Dawan cover of Doctor Who Magazine 548!
- can't wait for The Target Storybook!
Deb loves getting ready for Gallifrey One by listening to the annual Radio Free Skaro Gally preview episode!

Extra-special thanks to this week's guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Episode 217 - Praxeus Weekly Feb 09, 2020

Coming off the epicness that was "Fugitive of the Judoon", this week's story had quite the shoes to fill (or not try to fill). Join Erika, Lizbeth, and Lynne as we discus this rollicking episode full of characters and moments and laughs and scares.

What did you think of "Praxeus"? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy things:

Lynne can't wait for Caitlin to meet her Doctor, Matt Smith, at C2E2!
Liz
- has another Big Finish story in the forthcoming The Doctor Chronicles: The Twelfth Doctor Volume 01!
- will be writing flash fiction in front of an audience at Gallifrey One!
- is nervously excited to meet Jeffrey Combs at Gally!
Erika hopes lots of audience members will (listen to some back-eps and) try their hand at In Defence Of at Gally!

Bonus links: The Frighteners Erika on The Incomparable Doctor Who Flashcast for "Fugitive of the Judoon" Hammer House of Podcast Joy's tweets about "Praxeus" and representation Uncanny Magazine Support Verity! on Patreon

Episode 216 - Fugitive of the Judoon... Desert Planet Feb 02, 2020

Holy buttons, what an episode! Join Deb, Katrina, and Lynne as they try to form thoughts and words and sentences about this intensely momentous episode. Sometimes it's harder to dissect the things we love the most -- especially when our heads are still spinning!

What did you think of "Fugitive of the Judoon"? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy things:

Kat looks forward to interviewing Mark Strickson at Gallifrey One!
Lynne
- is thrilled Doctor Who Magazine is now fully indexed!
- attended the ALA Midwinter Conference and received many ALLCAPS texts from Michael warning her of "Fugitive of the Judoon" spoilers!
Deb appreciated two articles about this ep:
- Tai Gooden's Nerdist Article: "What Doctor Who's First Black Woman Doctor Means to Me"!
- Constance Gibb's Gizmodo Article: "BBC Cast a Black Woman as the Doctor, But it's Only Just a Start"!

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Episode 215 - Nikola Tesla's Night of Terrordrome Jan 25, 2020

It's another celebrity historical! Join Deb, Tansy, and special guest Annette as they talk about this electric historical rivalry. From great guest performances to less-than-great episode comparisons, there's a lot of ground to cover.

But perhaps the most important ground is the it-starts-here push to get Tansy a novelization gig! #TargetForTansy

What did you think of "Nikola Tesla's Night of Terror"? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy things:

Tansy is excited about five new Target new novelizations!
Annette
- is going to her first Gallifrey One!
- got a Doctor Who quote & design as her first ever tattoo!
Deb
- is thrilled the rumours were wrong, and Jodie Whittaker will be back for another season!
- can't wait to interview Christopher Eccleston at Gally!

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Episode 214 - Orphan 55 and Dime Jan 18, 2020

Now that the great big two-parter is over, we settle into the rest of series 12. Join Deb, Katrina, and Lizbeth as they chat about messages, character development, monsters, the fam, and much much more.

What did you think of "Orphan 55"? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy things:

Liz's newest Big Finish story has been released -- The Diary of River Song Series 07: Abbey of Heretics!
Kat recently re-watched The Sarah Jane Adventures story "Death of the Doctor" and enjoyed the return of some old characters!
Deb is really excited that the Gallifrey One program is starting to come together!

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Episode 213 - Spyfalling or Rising? Jan 11, 2020

Two weeks in a row of Doctor Who feels like such a treat! Join Deb, Erika, and Katrina as we discuss whether "Spyfall Part 2" lived up to the amazing ride of part 1 or was a total let-down. These Verities present a range of opinions.

What did you think of part 2 of "Spyfall"? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy things:

Kat enjoyed hearing Radio Free Skaro's review of "Spyfall Part 1", complete with some of her own astute observations!
Erika
- participated in the 50th episode special of Handwavium, Lazy Doctor Who-style!
- wants everyone to check out Joy Piedmont's tweet thread collecting women & POC covering Doctor Who this season!
Deb loved Sage Young's delightful and insightful interview with the Doctor Who cast for Nerdist!
We are all very very excited that Liz's newest Big Finish story has been released -- The Diary of River Song Series 07: Abbey of Heretics!

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Episode 212 - Spyfalling for Sacha Jan 03, 2020

Doctor Who is back! Join Deb, Lizbeth, and Tansy as they dive into how this episode started series 12 off with a heckuva masterful bang! So much dessert.

What did you think of "Spyfall"? Drop us a tweet or let us know in the comments!

^E

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Extra! - 7 Fave Xmas(ish) Stories Dec 25, 2019

SCHEDULING NOTE: We won't be dropping a Verity! ep on New Year's Day because Doctor Who is dropping that day! In order to get a quorum together to talk about it, our ep (like all the series 10 Verity! eps) will drop over the weekend.

There may not be Doctor Who on Christmas Day, but we're bringing on the Christmas cheer with this special, super-sized "7 Faves" episode. Join ALL of the Verities: Deb, Erika, Katrina, Lizbeth, Lynne, and Tansy as we do a rapid round of Seven Holiday Favorites. There are the usual suspects drawn from modern Who's rich tradition of Christmas specials, plus we veer off-piste and draw on Big Finish stories, classic Who canon (that may or may not have the most slight, tenuous grasp to anything remotely holiday-related) Doctor Who spinoffs, and short stories. It's a mixed bag of holiday(ish) goodness.

What are your favorite Doctor Who holiday stories? Leave us a comment or drop us a tweet and let us know. And don't forget to enter for a chance to win one of seven Big Finish Audio downloads during our 7th Anniversary Giveaway!

^D

Bonus Links: Liz's "Doctor Who Stories of Christmas Cheer (That Are Not Christmas Specials) blog post (This explains so much...) Tansy's "A Very Big Finish Christmas" blog post Juliette McKenna's Doctor Who Christmas short story "Who the Dickens...?" (Download Link is in the blog post) Our Seventh Anniversary Giveaway Support Verity! on Patreon!

Extra! - Doctor Who Traditions Dec 18, 2019

As the holiday season approaches we all have a lot of thoughts about traditions. I think it's safe to say, however, that this topic probably WON'T be a Verity! tradition, basically because we can't even agree as to what a tradition IS. But we give it a decent go as Deb, Erika, and Liz talk about their Doctor Who traditions, holiday-related and otherwise. Liz disputes most of it, Erika digs deep and Deb just has a lot of feelings about Elf on the Shelf.

Do you have any Doctor Who-based traditions? Let us know in the comments or drop us a tweet. And don't forget to enter for a chance to win one of seven Big Finish Audio downloads during our 7th Anniversary Giveaway!

^D

Bonus Links: Paul Cornell's Twelve Blogs of Christmas Lazy Doctor Who Support Verity! on Patreon!

211 - A Good Man Goes to War Games Dec 11, 2019

Join Deb, Kat, and Tansy as they reach waaay back to 2011 to re-examine the story that began (ended? landed the middle? it's hard to tell with peak S6-Moffat) the whole "The Doctor is the most fearsome thing in the Universe" lark. No, I didn't misspell "arc". They dive into tropes, power dynamics, issues of morality, the difficulties of (and sexism surrounding) introducing a baby subplot, and how words and titles have meanings. Oh, and how Regency dress and laser guns really really work for us. AND we announce a 7th Anniversary give-away!

How do you feel about this turn in the Doctor mythos? Did you think this was a satisfactory conclusion to The Mystery of River Song? Do you want Tansy to give you a bespoke Big Finish Rec? Leave us a comment or drop us a tweet and let us know!

^D

Happy things:

Tansy is back on her Big Finish train and is loving the #HarrySullivan Short Trips audio!
Kat is delighted and amused by Gareth David-Lloyd's on-the-scene reporting of an alleged defacement of Ianto's Shrine!
Deb is thrilled to announce our 7th Anniversary Giveaway! Leave a comment on our Anniversary Giveaway post for a chance to enter one of seven Big Finish Audio downloads!

Bonus Link: Tansy's Big Finish Christmas project Radio Free Skaro's interview with members of Verity! announcing a new podcast, December 23, 2012 Support Verity! on Patreon

Extra! - 7 Fave Master Stories Dec 04, 2019

Time for more favourites! Join Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we list our favourite Master stories from the history of Doctor Who -- in one case, both on-screen and off! According to Liz, an alternate title for this episode could be "a podcast of betrayal".

What are your faves? Let us know in the comments!

^E

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210 - Asylum of The Daleks' Master Plan Nov 27, 2019

This week Deb, Erika, Liz and Tansy revisit an oft maligned (by Deb) story -- "The Daleks' Master Plan". There are a few disagreements as to pace, plot, story, Katarina... and while may not all agree on which companion actually clocks in as the official 7th companion in Doctor Who history, we do all agree that Sara Kingdom is a BAMF.

How do you feel about this "epic" adventure? Is it a rambling mess? A beloved Doctor Who romp or BOTH? And what is your preferred method for consuming this phantom of a story? Leave us a comment or send us a tweet and let us know how you feel about Bret, Sara, The Meddling Monk or any one of the other 1,183 plot points in "The Daleks' Master Plan"?

^D

Happy Things:

Deb (and most of Doctor Who fandom) is excited about the new Series 12 Trailer -- new baddies, old baddies -- can't wait!
Liz is particularly excited about the cosplay options the trailer inspired -- FORMAL WEAR!
Erika is delighted Handwavium is covering one her favorite stories -- "The Sensorites"!
Tansy is once again filled with admiration and glee at Big Finish's commitment to delving into the cracks of Doctor Who history -- particularly the new release Daughter of the Gods, which lets Katarina shine!

Bonus Links: Chicks Unravel Time Companion Piece "Mission to the Unknown" recreation by by the University of Central Lancashire Support Verity! on Patreon

Please Fill This Space Nov 20, 2019

We don't know about you, but we've been watching that space. And watching. And watching. In this sprightly Extra, Deb, Erika, and Kat talk about successful, and not so successful, Doctor Who marketing/teaser campaigns -- what we thought worked well and what we thought was perhaps less than "iconic".

Do you have a favorite Doctor Who promo campaign? Send us a tweet or let us know in the comments. Hey, at least it will give you something to think about while you're watching that space.

^D

Extra-special thanks to this week's guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon!

209 - Nightmare in Silver Nemesis Nov 13, 2019

It's back to the 7th Doctor's era for another 7&7 chat. Join Deb, Erika, and Liz as we talk about Doctor Who's 25th anniversary story, "Silver Nemesis". AKA, "Remembrance of the Daleks...Again". What do you think of this story? Is received fan wisdom correct this time? Or is this episode pure gold silver? Let us know in the comments! ^E Happy things:

Liz is writing for Big Finish again, this time for River Song!
Erika finally bought her membership to Chicago TARDIS!
Deb delights in Jodie Whittaker's delight at meeting members of Coldplay!

Extra-special thanks to this week's guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Extra! - This or That Volume 4 Nov 06, 2019

Since a few of the Verities missed the fun last time, we're doing another This or That! (So again, big ol' hat tip to Head Over Feels) Join Deb, Erika, and Tansy as we choose between things. So many choices!

Would you have chosen This or That? Let us know in the comments!

^E

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Extra! - Best Halloween (Gaming) Ever! Oct 30, 2019

It's game time once again, and we convinced Liz to lead us on a merry adventure! Join her as she puts Erika, Lynne, and special guest Annette Wierstra through the Halloween-themed ringer!

Which part of this epic quest was your favourite? Let us know in the comments!

^E

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208 - 7 Nation Army of Ghosts/Doomsday Tripper Oct 23, 2019

Okay, this “7” is a stretch but we made it work. Join Deb, Lynne, and Tansy as we dissect the rollicking, emotional, and devastating story duo of “Army of Ghosts” and “Doomsday”.

We give credit to 8 y.o. RTD (the obvious creator of the Dalek v. Cyberman smackdown) while calling out the emotional manipulation he inflicted upon both Jackie and Rose. But we all come together in our adoration Yvonne Hartman’s confidence (and tailoring) and Mickey Smith’s swagger.

What are your favorite bits of this, literally, epic two-parter? Or was the emotional manipulation just a bit too much? Let us know what you think in the comments!

^D

Happy things:

Lynne is beyond thrilled that Arthur Darvill has been announced as a guest at next months’ Chicago TARDIS!
Tansy is filled with maternal pride that her youngest bought their first sonic screwdriver – and it’s the 13th Doctor’s!
Deb is still recovering from seeing Christopher Eccleston at NYCC. She live-tweeted the experience in case you missed it!

Extra-special thanks to this week's guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

207 - Ghost Light My Fire Oct 16, 2019

7&7 brings us back to the 7th Doctor! Join Deb, Lizbeth, and Lynne as they discuss "Ghost Light". They do talk about things other than Ace-in-a-tux, but let's face it, that's one of the more important aspects of this story.

How do you feel about Ghost Light? Or about Ace in a tux? Let us know in the comments! ^E Happy things:

Liz is thrilled to be writing for the 12th Doctor again in Big Finish's The Twelfth Doctor Chronicles!
Lynne is excited about the updated version of the Doctor Who Character Encyclopedia!
Deb is pleased to learn that Christopher Eccleston finds interacting with Doctor Who fans to be a healing experience!

Extra-special thanks to this week's guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Extra! - This or That Volume 3 Oct 09, 2019

It's been a while since we've done one of our favourite activities (hat tip to Head Over Feels): This or That! Join Deb, Liz, and Lynne as they make choices between things. So many choices!

Would you have chosen This or That? Let us know in the comments!

^E

Many thanks to our guest editor for this episode, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon!

206 - The 7-Eleventh Hour Oct 02, 2019

This 7&7 brings us Steven Moffat's seventh episode. Join Deb, Katrina, and Tansy as they chat about Matt Smith's debut, and the debut of the Moffat era.

What do you think of this story? Let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy things:

Kat is excited about a (potential?) guest star for series 12!
Tansy adores Doctor Who: The Women Who Lived by Christel Dee and Simon Guerrier with art by many amazing artists, including Katy Shuttleworth!
Deb enjoys the Radio Free Skaro series 11 commentary series, featuring all women!

Extra-special thanks to this week's guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon

Extra! - Another AVAmergency Sep 25, 2019

What do we do when plans fall through? We count on you! Join Deb and Lynne as they dig into some of the questions you lovely listeners have asked. That's right, it's another "Ask Verity! Anything"!

How would you have answered some of these questions? Let us know in the comments!

^E

Many thanks to our guest editor for this episode, Steven Schapansky of Castria!

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205 - Yule Logopolis Sep 18, 2019

This week we have the seventh story from the seventh year of the only Doctor to stick around that long. Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we talk over the 4th Doctor's exit.

How do you feel about "Logopolis"? Is it a touching exit? A bunch of nonsense? A boring slog with just a few moments of joy? Let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy things:

Lynne sobs over the season 26 Blu-ray trailer!
Erika gets to go see Christopher Eccleston at Edmonton Expo!
Tansy puts herself out there for a Big Finish writing opportunity!
Deb can't wait to hear Rose Tyler: Dimension Cannon and Martha's return in Torchwood for Big Finish!

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Extra! - 7 Faves from the 1980s Sep 11, 2019

The year of 7&7 brings you another list of faves--this time from the 80s! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we select the stories we love best from the 1980s.

What's your list of faves? Let us know in the comments!

^E

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204 - The Sharper Image of the Fendahl Sep 04, 2019

This 7&7 entry comes from the year 1977. That's two whole 7s! Join Deb, Erika and Katrina as we talk about how much we love Ma Tyler, the echoes we see in RTD's era of Doctor Who, the relationship between the Doctor and Leela, the many tropes (the good and the bad), and much more!

What do you think about "Image of the Fendahl"? Is it a classic? Middling? Are the baby fendahleen adorable? Let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy things:

Kat is excited to listen to Louise Jameson reading the novelisation of this very story!
Erika is head-over-heels in love with the amazing Lazy Doctor Who spreadsheet Listener Sam from Texas created!
Deb had a lovely in-person interaction with fellow fangirl Lisa Grimm!

Verity's public episode master list spreadsheet Hammer House of PodcastIsland of the Fendahl from Big Finish The Taking of Planet 5 from BBC Books Support Verity! on Patreon

Extra! - Seven Minutes in Heaven(?) - Volume 3 Aug 28, 2019

Today's 7-minutes Extra! comes with a twist! Join Deb, Erika, Lizbeth, and Katrina as they talk for one minute each about seven different topics. The twist is that Kat supplied the topics AND has to talk about them. That doesn't make it as easy as you might think.

If you have future "7 Minutes..." topics, let us know in the comments!

^E

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203 - The Unicorn and the Wasp's Nest Aug 21, 2019

This week is another "Lucky 7" with the seventh episode of series 4. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we talk about mysteries, celebrity historicals, classism, racism, and how we deal with media created by people with views we abhor.

What do you think of "The Unicorn and the Wasp"? And how do you deal with stories created by people whose views harm you and/or people you love? Let us know in the comments!

^E

Happy things:

Kat has some delicious new Doctor Who - Good Omens headcanon, thanks to tumblr!
Erika celebrates the return of Two-minute Time Lord, with really really excellent guest essays!
Lynne is thrilled by the existence of Big Finish action figures!
Deb boosts Freema Agyeman's laudable fundraising effort for Sleep Out: Stage and Screen!

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Extra! - 7 Faves from the 1970s Aug 14, 2019

We're continuing our year of 7&7 with another delightful list of faves--this time from the 70s! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lizbeth as we dip into the Pertwee-Baker years and select what we love.

What's your list of faves? Let us know in the comments!

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202 - Club Inferno Aug 07, 2019

Our 7&7 hits a milestone as we finish off season seven. Join Deb, Lizbeth, and Tansy as they discuss the parallel-world epic that many fans think is one of the greatest Doctor Who stories ever. Do they agree? Listen and find out!

What do you think of "Inferno"? Is it the masterpiece fandom says? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Liz has a Zarbi fig from eaglemoss!
Tansy is celebrating Big Finish's 20th anniversary with The Legacy of Time!
Deb got to spend time with re-life Doctor Who fandom friends, which is so special, as this thread from Chip Sudderth illustrates!

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Extra! - Same Stuff, Different Monsters Jul 31, 2019

Deb is back with the same monstrous choices as last time, but with a whole new batch of Verities! Join her as she puts Erika, Lynne, and Tansy through the ringer with some tough (and not-so-tough) decisions.

Which monstrous choices would you have made? Have you changed your mind since the last mounstrous Extra? Let us know in the comments!

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201 - Cyanide and Happiness Patrol Jul 24, 2019

Happiness will prevail! Join Deb, Lizbeth, and Lynne as they discuss the noir, the camp, the political, and the social aspects of this 7th Doctor-and-Ace story.

What are your thoughts about "The Happiness Patrol"? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Liz celebrated 20 years of Big Finish with a video during the livestream!
Lynne saw a bit of Doctor Who The Edge of Time, the VR game!
Deb is also super excited about Big Finish's 20th anniversary and the special titles they're releasing!

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Extra! - Emergency AVA! Jul 17, 2019

What happens when wires cross and schedules get mixed up, but you need to record an episode of Verity! before several of us go on vacation? Why, it's an emergency edition of "Ask Verity! Anything!" Join Erika, Lizbeth, and Lynne to find out what the listeners asked and what we made of it!

We answer many great questions from listeners. How would you answer them? Let us know in the comments!

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200 - Frontier in Space Jam Jul 10, 2019

Happy 200th numbered episode! Join Deb, Erika, and Tansy as we cover why this really isn't our 200th podcast and why we decided to "celebrate" by covering a seemingly-random season 10 episode!

What do you think about "Frontier in Space"? Are you a big Jo fan? Love the Master? Have thoughts on the Doctor's hair? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Tansy is still rolling through Big Finish releases, including these:
- The Lives of Captain Jack Vol 1!
- The Green Life!
Erika, like Mandip Gill, thinks birthday-girl Jodie Whittaker is her idol!
Deb enjoyed watching much of Doctor Who fandom pull together to reject hate and fight for inclusivity, especially for trans fans!

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Extra! - 7 Faves from the Moffat Era Jul 03, 2019

Do you love these 7-faves extras as much as we do? Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we dive into the Steven Moffat era of Doctor Who and go through the pain of picking seven favourites. What will our strategies be this time? Did any ep get picked by everyone? Listen and find out!

What's your list of faves? Let us know in the comments!

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199 - Chasing Amy's Choice Jun 26, 2019

It's another "lucky" 7, but how lucky is it?. Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne as we break down (and I mean break down) the seventh episode of series 5, "Amy's Choice".

What are your feelings about this story? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Erika fell head over 80s-fangirl heels for these gorgeous 80s-style opening credits for the 13th Doctor's story "Resolution"!
Lynne
- received a lovely hand-made Doctor Who gift based on the game Lost Legacy!
- flipped for beautiful Jodie on the cover of DWM (with David Tennant interviewed inside)!
Deb digs a Wired article about how fans (some of whom are DW fans) are better than tech at organizing information online!

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Extra! - Just Another Day in Monsterdom Jun 19, 2019

Taking a brief break from 7s, the Verities bring in a special guest and promptly turn her into a monster. Join Deb, Katrina, and first-time guest Joy Piedmont for another monstrous edition of You Monster, You. Enjoy her monstrosity here, then go listen to her on Reality Bomb!

Which monstrous choices would you have made? Let us know in the comments!

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198 - Time-Flight of (the) Concordes Jun 12, 2019

For this "lucky 7", we dip into the seventh story of season 19. Join Deb, Erika, and Katrina as we once again punch received fan wisdom right in the face.

What do you think about "Time-Flight" is it as boring and awful as the masses would have you believe? Or is it actually pretty fun? And what was your take on the mourning for Adric and Tegan's "cliffhanger" departure? Let us know in the comments!

Happy things:

Erika subjects her fellow Verities to Doctor Who Mad Libs again!
Kat looks forward to Torchwood: Sargasso from Big Finish!
Deb is excited that Doctor Who is filming again--in Gloucester!

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Extra! - 7 Faves from the 1960s Jun 05, 2019

More favourites! Join Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we dip into the 1960s and agonize over our favourite seven stories. This was painful, but nothing was more painful than when one of Erika's picks seriously broke Liz. Liz has broken more than once on Verity!, but this may bring it to a new level.

What are your 7 faves from the 60s? And did Erika break you too? Let us know in the comments!

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197 - The Girl with the Dragonfire Tattoo May 29, 2019

It's back to the Seventh Doctor's era with Mel's last story and Ace's first. Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne as we talk about what works for us and what doesn't. There's a healthy detour into age-based gender politics, so buckle up!

What do you think of "Dragonfire"? Do you love the look of it like Deb? Do you un-love the look of it like Erika? Do you adore Ace like Lynne? Are you giving massive side-eye to Mel's departure scenes like we all are? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Erika is excited for the return of The Moment and for its new Patreon page!
Lynne
- obtains and enjoys the Doctor Who: The Official Annual 2019!
- enjoys season 1 of David Tennant Does a Podcast With...!
Deb looks forward to some Doctor Who Easter eggs in Good Omens!

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Extra! - 7 Faves from the RTD Era May 22, 2019

We're back this week to list more favourites--seven of them each! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lizbeth as we list our seven fave episodes/stories from the Russel T. Davies era. Will we overlap at all? Will there maybe be something we all pick? Listen and see!

What's your list of faves? Let us know in the comments!

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196 - The Ambassadors of Death in Paradise May 15, 2019

Season 7 continues with a 7-episode story -- like it was tailor-made for our 7&7 series! Join Deb, Erika, and Lizbeth as we discuss this story, which only one of us had already seen in its entirety! (Hint: It was the one of us who WROTE A BOOK ABOUT IT.)

What do you think of this story? Is it cinematic? Boring? Something in between? And did "received fan wisdom" tell you anything about it before you watched? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Liz gets back to listening to Lazy Doctor Who!
Erika loves Karen Gillan's performance as Nebula in Avengers: Endgame!
Deb laps up Doctor Who rumors and hopes for a Christmas episode in 2019!

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Extra! - Who Complete Three May 08, 2019

We haven't played "Who Complete Me" since 2017, and it's high time we brought it back. Sadly, people who search for things on the internet haven't gotten any less ridiculous since then.

Special thanks to Steve Lutz of Low Definition for inventing this ridiculous game!

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195 - Fly to the Angels Take Manhattan May 01, 2019

This week we're back to series 7a, and we finish it off! Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we discuss the final episode with Amy and Rory. Is it a well-constructed send-off? Does it even make sense? Do we really care? Are the feels more important?

What do you think about this ep? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Liz
- wrote The Astrea Conspiracy!
- wrote some words in Doctor Who Magazine!
Lynne picked up some 13th Doctor comics!
Erika picked up the Dr. Thirteenth Mr. Men book!
Deb rediscovered that she bought a Humble Bundle including a bunch of great stories from Big Finish!

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Extra! - AVA, the Sevens Edition Apr 24, 2019

Ok, so the "sevens" thing is a total stretch, but we make it work. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we answer questions provided by you, the listeners, who "Ask Verity Anything"!

Have questions for a future AVA session? The comment section here is the best place to put them. Even if you've already tweeted them at us, it wouldn't hurt to put them here too because we don't always see everything that comes at us on social media. We look forward to your questions in the comments!

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194 - Delta and the Bannermen Behaving Badly Apr 17, 2019

It's 7th Doctor time again! Join Deb, Katrina, and Tansy as they talk about the kitschy fiftiesness that makes up "Delta and the Bannermen". Sadly for Erika, she watched the story and was too unwell to make it onto the podcast.

How do you feel about this story? Let us know in the comments!

Special thanks to our guest editor for this episode, Steven Schapansky of Castria!

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Happy things:

Kat likes that Jodie Whittaker's replacement on Trust Me is a Doctor Who nerd!
Tansy is still firmly on the Big Finish train and enjoys The Diary of River Song Series 02!
Deb is amused that Jenna Coleman nicked a number of things from the Doctor Who set!

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Extra! - Seven Comfanions Apr 10, 2019

Remember back in Episode 66 when Deb accidentally coined the term "comfanion" for a companion-that-never-was-but-we-wish-they-were? Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we each pick seven guest stars we wish would have joined the TARDIS team. (Or in Lynne's case, seven characters the internet picked for her!)

Which seven comfanions would be on your list? Let us know in the comments!

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193 - The Idiot's Lantern Down for What Apr 03, 2019

It's another "lucky 7"! Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we discuss the seventh episode of series two, "The Idiot's Lantern". This story didn't age as well as some of us hoped, but it does leave us with a lot to talk about.

How do you feel about this episode? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Lynne met David Tennant!!!
Tansy continues her dive into Big Finish with The Eighth of March!
Erika admires how the vendors like PixelWho, ATB, and others have banded together online after the cancellation of ReGeneration Who!
Deb is excited about Big Finish bringing four Masters together in Ravenous 4!

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Extra! - Seven Peak Vacations Mar 27, 2019

This is a delightfully dreamy 7&7 thought exercise. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we pick the seven places and times we'd like to visit if we could go anywhere!

Where would you go? Let us know in the comments!

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192 - Verity Podcast and the Silurians Mar 20, 2019

We're beginning our 7&7 dive into season 7 -- the 3rd Doctor's first season! We already covered "Spearhead from Space" back in ep 116, so it's time for some Silurians. Join Erika, Katrina, and Lizbeth as we talk about Jon Pertwee's Doctor; Liz Shaw's clothing; the relationships between the Doc, Liz, and the Brig; and the ethics of destroying a bunch of sleeping reptiles.

What are your thoughts on this story? And do you know where to find any clothing like Liz Shaw's? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Liz WROTE A THING THAT EXISTS AND YOU CAN BUY from Big Finish: The Astrea Conspiracy!
Kat celebrates the 100-episode mark for Doctor Who's Line, is it? ... Anyway!
Erika completed many episodes of Lazy Doctor Who and celebrated with a trip to Variant Edition for some comics and the obligatory picture-in-front-of-the-TARDIS!

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Extra! - Seven Minutes in Heaven(?) - Volume 2 Mar 13, 2019

Today it's Lynne's turn to supply the topics! Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as they talk for one minute each about seven different topics. Deb's "flawless" system may still be...evolving.

If you have future "7 Minutes..." topics, let us know in the comments!

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191 - A Town Called Mercy Moseys Mar 06, 2019

We're back to series 7A! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we try to stay awake and chat about "A Town Called Mercy". Are we tired because this story moves a bit slowly? No. But that didn't help.

What do you think about this story? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Lynne will get autographs from David Tennant and Matt Smith and a picture with BOTH at C2E2!
Kat delights in a bit of Doctor Who love on The Infinite Monkey Cage!
Erika really enjoyed the little bit of Gallifrey One she got to experience!
Deb enjoyed the heck out of the very Scottish The Astrea Conspiracy!

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Extra! - Seven Villain Army Feb 27, 2019

What better way to come down after Gallifrey One than plot how to take over planets/galaxies/universes/etc.? Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lizbeth as we strategize and scheme about which seven villainous/monstrous armies from Doctor Who would we each want to lead.

What about you? Let us know what armies you'd use to take over the world(s) in the comments!

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Extra! - 5 Verities Makes a Gally Feb 20, 2019

Sadly, this recording at Gallifrey One doesn't feature all five of the Verities that were in attendance at the con; Lynne flew out earlier on Sunday, and Erika was felled by a nasty cold. Join Deb, Katrina, and Lizbeth as they exhaustedly chat about the delights of this year's Gally, and there were many!

Did you attend Gally this year? Let us know your favourite things to see/do in the comments!

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190 - Lucky 7: 42 Problems (& Martha Ain't One) Feb 13, 2019

Burn with us! Join Deb, Erika, Lizbeth, and Tansy as we burn through lots of feeling about Martha and lots of comparisons to "The Impossible Planet" and "The Satan Pit". It's a fast-paced, sweaty episode, and that's just the way we (mostly) like it!

What are your thoughts on "42"? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Tansy watches The Goodies box set with her family!
Liz
- received a 13th Doctor fig from her mum (who has been buying DW toys for a quarter of a century)!
- is excited about season 2 of The War Master series from Big Finish!
- enjoyed reading about Scream of the Shalka in Paul Cornell's weekly newsletter!
- will be giving an academic presentation at Gallifrey One on The Laws of Rassilon!
Erika shouts out Liz Mace, production manager for "Time Flight", as seen on the Season 19 Blu-ray set!
Deb can't wait for Gallifrey One, especially the Verity! Meet-Up, Verity! In Defense Of, and her live commentary on "The Woman Who Fell to Earth" with Jamie Childs!

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Extra! - 7 Favourite Costumes Feb 06, 2019

On this week's Extra, we bring you more 7s. Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we each talk about seven of our favourite costumes from all of the history of Doctor Who. Some of us found this exercise rather painful (only 7!?), but it was a delightful chat!

Can you pick out a mere seven of your favourite costumes? Let us know in the comments!

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189 - Strange Matter of Time and the Rani Jan 30, 2019

7&7 continues with the very first story of the 7th Doctor's era. Join Deb, Erika, Lizbeth, and Lynne as we talk about the rocky early days of Sylvester McCoy's run on the show. As you might expect, there's also a lot of talk about the Rani, and even some love for Mel. If you're hoping for an hour of slagging-off this story, kindly try another podcast, because we can't help you.

What do you think of "Time and the Rani", or the 7th Doctor, or the Rani, or Mel, or anything else we covered here? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Lynne decided to attend C2E2 when she learned both Matt Smith AND David Tennant will be there!
Erika can't wait for the Verity! meet-up, In Defense Of, and the Academic Symposium at Gallifrey One!
Liz
- reminds you to pre-order The Astrea Conspiracy from Big Finish!
- will be at Gally with her sister!
Deb
- has some great interviews at Gally: Katy Manning, William Russell, Carole Anne Ford, plus a #meWho panel!
- eagerly anticipates David Tennant's new podcast!

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Extra! - Seven Minutes in Heaven(?) - Volume 1 Jan 23, 2019

It's not a game; it's an activity. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we try something new and wacky for our year of 7&7. This time we talk about seven topics for a minute each. They're (mostly) not questions; they're discussion points. Life comes at you fast!

Do you have any topics (or even questions) for us to discuss on another one of these? Let us know in the comments!

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188 - Soul Asylum of the Daleks Jan 16, 2019

We start off our year of sevens with the first story in series 7a. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we discuss "Asylum of the Daleks". Sure there are Daleks, but there's relationship angst, and we really dig into that, which should surprise nobody.

Have you (re)watched this story recently? Let us know what you think about it in the comments!

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Happy things:

Tansy continues her Big Finish listening with Colin Baker's The Rani Elite, which includes a new Rani!
Kat wants the new Her Universe Thirteenth Doctor crossbody bag!
Erika subjects her fellow Verities to one of the Doctor Who Villains and Monsters Mad Libs!
Deb
- loves the BBC script library!
- loves that we have a new source of missing-episode audio in the form of the Randolph Tapes!

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Extra! - 2019: 7&7-Year Itch Jan 09, 2019

As we embark on our 7th year of Verity! we've devised an appropriate theme. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we talk about all things "7". We have so many ways we can make that number relate to Doctor Who, and we're going to subject you to lots of them!

What do you think of what we've got planned for 2019? Let us know in the comments!

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Ep 187 - Resolution OF THE DALEKS Jan 03, 2019

Happy New Year to one and all! Especially happy because we have some current Doctor Who to discuss! Jon Deb, Erika, and Tansy as we dig into this "Resolution" of series 11.

What did you think about this ep? Was it a better finale than the previous episode? Did you miss the Daleks? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things (and one sad thing):

Erika was delighted with Steven's reaction to his Christmas gift of the Paul Smith scarf the Doctor wears in this episode!
Tansy
- mourns the loss of Dame June Whitfield.
- enjoys Muse of Fire and Iris Wildthyme and the Claws of Santa from Big Finish!
Deb took a social media break and thus watched "Resolution" without knowing much of anything about fanticipation!

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Extra! - Best Christmas (Gaming) Ever! Dec 25, 2018

It's Christmas, but there's no new Doctor Who today! To help you cope, we're gifting you with some truly epic holiday cheer. Join Lizbeth as she shepherds Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy through our very first role-playing adventure! That's right. It's a very special Christmas-Doctor Who RPG! (And yes, this was a surprise to everyone but Liz, so those reactions are 100% legit.)

Which companion would you play? And how did you like our Christmas adventure? Let us know in the comments!

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Ep 186 - A Very Different Sort of Season Dec 19, 2018

We have reached the end of Jodie Whittaker's first season as the Doctor. Join Deb, Erika, Lizbeth, and Tansy as we talk about the series as a whole -- the arc-or-not, the villains-or-not, the development-or-not, the consequences-or-not, and much more. We liked a lot, we questioned some of it, and as usual, we don't all agree on the details but have a delightful time breaking it down.

What are your overall thoughts on series 11? Did they play it too safe? Is the Doctor too perfect? Do you want some classic monsters next season? Let us know in the comments!

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Ep 185 - The Last Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos Dec 13, 2018

Yes. That is really what this episode is called. Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne as we stumble over the title, and possibly stumble a bit over the episode itself--or at least, over this as a "finale".

What did you think of "The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos" as a finale for this series? Or even just as an episode itself? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Erika adores Radio Free Skaro's Fluid Links - LEGO Video Versions!
Lynne had a great time at Chicago TARDIS!
Deb
- looks forward to seeing "The Macra Terror" animated!
- is super-duper excited that Liz's 12th Doctor Big Finish story, The Astra Conspiracy, has a cover!

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Ep 184 - Calgon: It Takes You Away Dec 06, 2018

This weird and froggy episode may not have landed perfectly for all of us, but we find a lot to say. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lizbeth as we dive through the looking glass and into Norway. There's a lot to cover, but really, it's all about the sandwich.

What did you think of this one? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Liz
- is doing a commentary on Dr. Who and the Daleks for Hammer House of Podcast!
- acquired two new Eaglemoss figurines: an Ice Warrior and Koquillion!
Erika got to watch Doctor Who with an enthusiastic, but very well-behaved girl gang!
Kat spotted some amazing Kerblam! fanart by daisydandy!
Deb
- looks forward to a knitting pattern inspired by the 13th Doctor's New Year's ep scarf!
- will be creating felt ornaments from the Doctor Who Pattern Book!

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Ep 183 - The Witchfinders' Keepers Nov 29, 2018

There may have a dearth of Verities this week, but the podcast must go on! Join Deb and Tansy as they break down "The Witchfinders". There's a wealth of good stuff to dig into: history, feminism, the Doctor dealing with history and feminism, and, of course, Alan Cumming's acting.

How did this story strike you? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Tansy highly recommends this 13th Doctor wrap pattern on Ravelry!
Deb is delighted by the care that has gone into the VAM for the Season 18 Blu-Ray release!

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Ep 182 - Kerblam!! Nov 22, 2018

It's a very special episode of Verity! Why? Not just because today's Doctor Who episode has an exclamation point just like we do -- it's also because we have three Verities in the same room to do a hot-take style review! Join Deb, Erika, and Katrina as we give our pretty much immediate reactions to this week's episode.

What did you think of "Kerblam!"? Let us know in the comments!

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Ep 181 - Angels and Demons of the Punjab Nov 15, 2018

Golly, another lovely-but-heavy episode of Doctor Who. Join Erika, Lizbeth, and Tansy as we dig into this historical-with-aliens. We talk about the history of history in the show, the use (or not) of religion, and much, much, much more! (We did miss having Deb to wrangle us and keep us on track.)

How did "Demons of the Punjab" strike you? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Tansy
- is excited that Australians are taking over Doctor Who!
- cheers on Big Finish's special International Women's Day release!
Liz
- has a Big Finish Short Trips story coming in February, and it'll be read by Neve McIntosh!
- is thrilled that Doctor Who inspired her niece to learn about Rosa Parks!
Erika
- can't wait to watch Doctor Who with Deb!
- can't wait to watch Doctor Who with Lynne (at Chicago TARDIS)!

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Ep 180 - The Tsuranga Conundrummer Nov 08, 2018

Spaceship! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as the rest of us try to talk Deb into liking this story more than she did on first viewing. We can all agree that Astos is pretty awesome and we look forward to more Yaz, but that might be it...

What did you think of this story? Was it your favourite of the season like it was for some of the Verities? Or did it leave you wanting more? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Tansy
- loves having new eps of The Ood Cast!
- wants Americans to use this gorgeous Doctor Who yarn and post pictures of the results!
- shares The Key to Time with her daughter (thanks to curiosity about Romana's regeneration)!
Kat
- loves having Big Finish written by Gareth David-Lloyd!
- guested on Doctor Whooch!
Erika loves having new a ep of Handwavium!
Deb loves this fannish tweet from Mandip Gill!

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Ep 179 - Arachnids in the UK Time Zone Nov 01, 2018

Arachnophobes beware! This ep was full of creepy-crawlies. Join Deb, Erika, Lizbeth, and Lynne as we talk about our reactions to spiders, companion balance, visions of dead wives, and more.

How did this one land for you? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Lynne is dazzled by the Doctor Who-themed number on Strictly Come Dancing!
Liz rewatched "Image of the Fendahl"!
Erika loves this store with LGBTQ+ 13th Doctor art!
Deb won't watch it, but she's nevertheless delighted by a Doctor Who reference in The Haunting of Hill House!

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Ep 178 - Tabula Rosa Oct 25, 2018

We were all a bit nervous about this story -- whenever Doctor Who tackles something as serious as racism, a lot is on the line. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Liz as we dig through how we feel about this story from our international (and very white) perspectives. If you haven't already, we highly recommend checking out reviews and comments from people with different backgrounds -- especially black women.

How did you feel about "Rosa"? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Kat loves the new "STATS!" theme song on Radio Free Skaro!
Erika
- enjoys the synchronicity of the timing of a cool Victor Pemberton-related tweet!
- discovers her MLA also watches Doctor Who!
Liz
- has spiffy new 13th Doctor badges!
- recommends Final Space!
Deb
- eagerly awaits more 10th Doctor and Donna audios from Big Finish!
- even more eagerly awaits a Big Finish Short Trips story about the 12th Doctor, written by none other than OUR VERY OWN LIZ!

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Ep 177 - The Ghost Monument Valley Girls Oct 18, 2018

The second episode of a new Doctor is, in some ways, more meaty and discussable than the first! Join Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we mourn for Deb's leaky basement and dig deep into all kinds of important aspects of this new era of Doctor Who.

What do you think of the opening credits, music, Doctor, companions, writing, TARDIS, and anything else so far? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy things:

Tansy and her family lol over the Honest Trailers for classic and modern Doctor Who!
Lynne now owns a 13th Doctor coat!
Erika boggles at the viewing figures for the first Jodie Whittaker episode!

Riley Silverman (one of the fab writers of the Honest Trailers!) Radio Free Skaro (a source for stats!) Support Verity! on Patreon!

Ep 176 - The Women Who Fell to Earth Oct 11, 2018

IT'S FINALLY HERE! NEW DOCTOR WHO! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we gush over the new Doctor and pick apart this first episode. We're quite pleased overall, but as always, there are some serious issues worth discussing, and discuss them we do!

How are you feeling about the new Doctor, the new "fam", the new showrunner, the questionable narrative choice(s), the secret pigeon, the term "comfrienion", and everything else? Let us know in the comments!

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Happy Things:

Erika had a great time on the Doctor Who panel at Edmonton Expo, which you can hear on Radio Free Skaro episode 655!
Kat enlightens us about each Doctor's favourite type of bread!
Lynne has a 10-inch 13th Doctor action dolly with real clothes!
Deb and her family squeed about seeing Lynne and Erika on the BBC America Doctor Who pre-show!

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Extra! - Liz in the Hot Seat Oct 03, 2018

It's time for our final "hot seat" of the year! Join Erika and Lynne as we put many questions to Lizbeth, and she answers them all. She mentions lots of very interesting media, so we recommend listening with Google close at hand if you're interested in chasing down some of her recommendations!

We also announce our new release schedule: for Series 11, we'll be pushing our podcast-drop-day back by one. Instead of Wednesday morning (North American time), Verity! will be hitting your pod-feeds on Thursday mornings. (Scheduling across five time zones is hard, y'all!)

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Extra! - We Really Are Monsters Sep 26, 2018

After about a year, we return to the most monstrous of games, You Monster, You. Join Deb as she makes Erika and Tansy make TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE choices.

What would you have done in our shoes? Let us know in the comments!

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Doctor Who: The Writers' Room on "The Evil of the Daleks" Support Verity! on Patreon!

Ep 175 - A-Kickin' and a-Stabbin' Sep 19, 2018

We close off our last mini-arc of 2018 with a wrap-up discussion of kicky-stabby ladies in Doctor Who. Join Deb, Liz, and Tansy as they talk about this history of the more aggressive ladies of Who.

Who are some of your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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Also covered:

Tansy acquired Big Finish's Bernice Summerfield box sets!
Liz acquired some of Doctor Who The Complete History!
Deb did not acquire any series 11 scripts, but she's pretty excited they weren't all originally written for a woman!

Extra-special thanks to our guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria! Support Verity! on Patreon!

Ep 174 - A Kicky-Stabby Remembrance Sep 12, 2018

Our final mini-arc continues with Ace, who bashes and 'splodes her way though "Remembrance of the Daleks". Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lizbeth as we talk about Ace and her baseball bat and the Nitro-9 she's not carrying.

What do you think of Ace, both in this story and generally? Let us know in the comments!

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Also covered:

Kat enjoyed the Marie Claire article and photoshoot with Jodie Whittaker!
Liz enjoyed Whooverville X!
Erika enjoyed learning the time and room number for her Doctor Who and Earp Chirp panels at Edmonton Expo!
Deb enjoyed watching the Doctor break the glass ceiling!

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Ep 173 - Let's Kicky-Stab Hitler Sep 05, 2018

She may be more "shooty-'splodey" than kicky stabby here, but River Song is the next focus of our mini arc. Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we talk about "Let's Kill Hitler" and River (aka Melody, aka Mels) overall.

How do you feel about River in this story? In general? Let us know in the comments!

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Also covered:

Erika's local comic shop, Variant Edition, has a TARDIS!
Tansy (re-?)discovered a delightful fanvid!
Lynne
- adores The Time Ladies' tweet with Jodie Whittaker wearing one hell of a fashionable outfit!
- is happy to report her new kitten, Hugo, is feeling much better!
Deb is filled with hope due to the diversity behind the camera for the upcoming series of Doctor Who!

Bonus link: This Week in Time Travel

Ep 172 - The Face of Kicky-Stabby Aug 29, 2018

This week we launch the final mini-arc in our Year of Women: Kicky-Stabby women! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we launch things in style -- Sevateem style! That's right, Leela is our first kicky-stabby heroine (in her first story, "The Face of Evil"), and we're thrilled to have a chance to talk about her, as it's something we haven't done much at all on Verity!

What do you think of Leela? Of this story? Of this idea for a mini-arc? Let us know in the comments!

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Also covered:

Lynne
- ADOPTED A NEW KITTEN NAMED HUGO!
- experienced colliding worlds (archives + Doctor Who) when 73 photographs from "The Abominable Snowmen" were found at the National Library of Wales!
Kat
- had her world momentarily rocked when she realized the 4th Doctor, Sarah Jane, and K9 never appeared in an episode together!
- had a Torchwood mini-marathon and many resulting feels!
Erika
- now has a complete collection of the Doctor Who Mr. Men books!
- is doing a Doctor Who panel and a live Earp Chirp recording at Edmonton Expo!
Erika AND Deb had a blast making Liz talk about The Mighty Ducks on a Beginner's Puck special!
Deb is super-excited about

Extra-special thanks to our guest editor, Steven Schapansky of Castria!

Extra! - Another Liz Quiz! Aug 22, 2018

Popular demand brings us another quiz! Join Liz as she quizzes Deb, Katrina, Lynne, and Tansy. The rules may be slightly less dubious this time. Maybe.

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Extra! - Deb in the Hot Seat Aug 15, 2018

It's Deb's turn in the Hot Seat! Join Erika, Liz, and Lynne as we grill her about all kinds of Doctor Who and non-Who stuff! From formative music to Check, Please!

Any questions you wish we'd asked? Let us know in the comments!

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Ep 171 - A Perfect Anniversary Match Aug 08, 2018

It's time for another "perfect match"! Join Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we dig into Kat's excellent choices: "The Five Doctors" and "The Day of the Doctor". That pairing seems so obvious now that Kat pointed it out! We delve into the function of anniversary specials and multi-Doctor stories and take a look at how they work both then and now.

What do you think about these two stories? Any echoes we didn't have time to mention that you want to make sure get some love? Tell us in the comments!

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Also covered:

Tansy
- looks forward to more Class, thanks to Big Finish!
- owns a standee of River Song!
Kat
- wants one of the Series 11 crew t-shirts!
- can't wait for the Fourth Doctor's continuing Big Finish adventures!
Erika
- wants her Uncanny TV! (and to continue to be paid for her hard work!) so if you have some dollars to spare, consider throwing them toward Year Five of Uncanny Magazine via the Kickstarter!
- hooked another one -- in starting a new podcast about Wynonna Earp, she accidentally started one of her co-hosts on the road to binge-ville and Whovianism!

Bonus links: Tansy's Doctor Who article in Uncanny MagazinePepsi suspects Kat is a Zygon

Extra! - The Commentary of the Rani Aug 01, 2018

Once again, as a thank you to our FABULOUS PATREON PATRONS, we are following through on our promise to do a commentary for "The Mark of the Rani". Join Deb, Liz, Lynne, and Tansy as they dive into this 6th Doctor classic! For the record, Liz is right, I would have totally commiserated with the Doctor when his pun game wasn't given the love it deserved.

Do you agree with the Verities about this story? Let us know in the comments!

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Extra! - AVA, Sassy Raccoon Edition Jul 25, 2018

We take a break from our hot seat Extras to let you listeners ask the questions again in this edition of "Ask Verity Anything"! Join Deb, Erika, and Lynne as we answer questions about all kinds of fun stuff. Thanks for asking such great questions!

Have a question you'd like answered in a future AVA? Let us know in the comments!

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Ep 170 - Warriors' Gate Against Guns Jul 18, 2018

Back in March, we were proud to participate in the Who Against Guns movement. We helped other Doctor Who podcasters raise over $20,000 to support gun control. In the course of that effort, several donors won rewards from the participating podcasts. Our winner, Dr. Thomas Rodebaugh, asked us to talk about one of his favorite DW stories, "Warriors' Gate". Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we dig into this incredibly juicy story.

Also covered:

Deb is thrilled to see new Doctor Who content in the form of the new promo that aired during the World Cup final!
Tansy has a sweet new bag and a lovely new pin!
Lynne flipped over the Doctor meeting the Muppets for a Pigs in Space sketch!
Erika
- is thrilled The Memory Cheats is back for season 3!
- shouts out the new book by Michael, the host of the Tin Dog Podcast!
- enjoys the first ep of the new DW podcast, The Moment!

Bonus link: Tom's book on "The Face of Evil" is coming from The Black Archives in January 2019

Extra! - This Game Is a Lie Jul 11, 2018

Do you think you understand how this game works? YOU ARE WRONG. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we try to muddle our way through another one of Lizbeth's quizzes, "Doctor Who or Not?" As you might expect, the rules keep changing, and the questions just get harder. So buckle up, listeners!

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Extra! - Kat in the Hot Seat Jul 04, 2018

It's Kat's turn in the hot seat! Join Deb, Erika, and Tansy as we grill Kat about music, podcast, movies, and even ice cream. Do you have questions for Kat? Let us know in the comments!

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