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Extra! - Doctor Who Traditions Dec 18, 2019

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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!

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

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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!

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

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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!

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

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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"?

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

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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.

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

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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

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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!

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

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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!

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

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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!

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

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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

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