Doctor Who: Verity!

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Ep 98 - Hell Bent out of Shape Dec 09, 2015

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Series 9 has come to a close with quite a bang. Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we break down Clara's end, the Doctor's homecoming, gender-flipped regenerations, elegant storytelling, season-ending spectacle, and much more. There's a healthy amount of squee and flail, but not everyone is in hyper-happy mode, so it's a more balanced podcast than you might expect.

How did you feel about the final installment of S9? Was it everything you'd hoped for and more? Did it leave you wanting? Did it just confuse you? Let us know in the comments!

Also covered [links on our site]:

Lynne eagerly anticipates new DW tat:
- Missy in purple!
- 8 from "Night of the Doctor"!
Kat
- listens to an uninterrupted track of Capaldi playing Clara's theme!
- guests on Doctor Who: Mostly Harmless Cutaway talking about "Face the Raven" and "Heaven Sent"!
Erika's heart is warmed by the Twitter reaction to "Hell Bent"!
Deb
- inspires a t-shirt about Con Philosophy! (Proceeds go to RAINN.)
- looks forward to the BBC book Legends of Ashildr!

Bonus links [also on our site]:Philippines Pantene commercial"Not like other girls" trope

Ep 97 - Stairway to Heaven Sent Dec 02, 2015

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It’s another LIVE edition of Verity! Join Erika and Lynne, live from Chicago TARDIS, as we cover “Heaven Sent”, Doctor Who’s very first one-man-show! We watched it a the con, which made it even more special.

What did you think of Capaldi’s very-nearly-solo effort? Let us know in the comments!

Ep 96 - Face the Ravenclaw Nov 25, 2015

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We may not be quite sure whether this is truly the end for Clara, but we all agree that "Face the Raven" is a fantastic story and a great debut by writer Sarah Dollard. Join Deb, Lynne, and Tansy as we evaluate character departures, discuss character motivation, and touch on Steven Moffat's commitment issues. We examine Clara Oswald's arc and try to determine whether she was running toward death or running from grief. We also discuss the themes of morality throughout Series 9 because, why not? (I think it's safe to say we loved this one.)

What did you think of "Face the Raven"? Do you think Clara met a fitting end or did her death feel too slight or insignificant? Do you think Mayor Me is the other side of the Doctor's morality or just a misguided villain? Let us know in the comments!

Also covered [links on our site]:

Tansy is captivated by the Doctor Who version of the Bayeux Tapestry depicting 50 years of the show
Lynne is greatly amused by the gifs and photos of Messrs. Capaldi, Moffat and Gatiss coming in THIRD in a Doctor Who pub quiz at the Doctor Who Festival in Australia.
Deb got a frisson of nostalgia/joy/excitement at hearing the Big Finish Preview for the upcoming tenth Doctor and Donna Noble audios. She also started listening to Unit - Extinction in hopes of resurrecting her Kate Lethbridge-Stewart love.

Ep 95 - Sleep No More Than Words Nov 18, 2015

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It's a live-in-person (though not live-in-front-of-a-studio-audience) episode of Verity! Join Deb and Erika as we sit in a hotel room at LI Who and talk about the con and what we liked (and didn't) about Mark Gatiss' latest story, "Sleep No More".

What did you think of this story? It seems to be a divisive one. Which side of the divide were you on? Let us know in the comments! (And remember to be civil.)

Ep 94 - The Zygon Inversion Table Nov 11, 2015

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This week Deb, Erika, and Liz cover the second part of Peter Harness' Zygon two-parter. Let us know what you thought in the comments!

Also covered [links on our site]:

Liz browses the new BBC Store!
Erika is having a FABULOUS time in the UK! Here are a few related links:
- James from The Doctor Who Podcast (now-defunct)
- It Was Alright in the... (producted by Simon Harries)
- The Doctor Who Experience
- Lazy Doctor Who
- Jammie Dodgers
- Doctor Who night at the College Arms
- The Whoovers present An Evening with Michael Pickwoad
Deb
- got the Doctor Who expansion pack for LEGO Dimensions!
- looks forward to LI Who!

Bonus link [also on our site]:Boston Legal

Ep 93 - The Zygon Invasion of the Zygons Nov 04, 2015

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This week we discuss another Peter Harness nail biter or, depending on which Verity is on the mic, that meh episode with Osgood. (Maybe one of us has shapeshifted!) Join Deb, Kat, Lynne, and Tansy as we parse refugee metaphor, fangirls leveling up, and underpants. It's that sort of episode. And we miss Erika, who is jaunting around the UK, just a little.

What did you think of "The Zygon Invasion"? Was it too heavy-handed or just a good invasion story? Have we had enough of The Hybrid talk? Is sometimes a cigar just a cigar? Let us know what you think in the comments!

Also covered [links on our site]:

Kat enjoyed seeing the Doctor Who/Welcome to Nightvale crossover!
Tansy
- has jumped back on the Big Finish wagon with Counter-Measures!
- is looking forward to sharing "The Underwater Menace" with her 6 y.o. Second Doctor Fangirl!
Lynne is SUPER EXCITED to get a Photo/Autograph with Alex Kingston at Chicago TARDIS. And has already selected shoes Worthy Of River Song!
Deb
- loved the new 8th Doctor Comic written by George Mann and drawn by Emma Vieceli!
- is looking forward to Long Island Who and interviewing Camille Codori, Noel Clarke and Katy Manning. And invites listeners to send in questions!

Bonus links [also on our site]:Mary Robinette Kowal's The Glamourist Histories - with bonus Doctor referencesStar Trek: The Next GenerationThe Television Movie8th Doctor's question mark underpantsBONUS: 11 Doctors in their underpants by Caycowa (Scroll down to the bottom of the commentary for the War Doctor and the 12 Doctor update. Note - the 12th Doctor uses a bit of NSFW language.)

Ep 92 - Breaking Down the Woman Who Lived Oct 28, 2015

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While we're not so sure this qualifies as part of a two-parter, we agree it's well worth talking about! Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Lynne as we delve into what it means to be immortal with a human brain, the fabulous chemistry Maisie Williams has with Peter Capaldi, some truly fantastic writing, and lots of fawning over highwaymen (by some of us, at least). It's a squee-filled episode, but not entirely without criticism.

What did you think of "The Woman Who Lived"? Did you dig the highwayman gig? Did you weep at Lady Me's cruelty? Did you roll your eyes at the big kitty in a crown? Let us know in the comments!

Also covered [links on our site]:

Lynne
- issued a squee that could be heard around the world over David Tennant and Catharine Tate teaming up for Big Finish!
- watched a Corgi dress up as all 12 Doctors!
Kat attended an Edmonton podcaster meetup where the hosts of Doctor Whooch (while being interviewed for Seen and Heard in Edmonton) recommended Verity! and Radio Free Skaro!
Erika reports two Doctor Who podcasts are back!
- Mostly Harmless Cutaway!
- Lazy Doctor Who!
Deb cannot wait to see Mark Gatiss appear at the Museum of the Moving Image in New York to promote his upcoming episode "Sleep No More"!

Bonus links [also on our site]:Doctor PuppetLong Island WhoVerity! mentioned on Danish radioThe Corinthian by Georgette HeyerGentle Rogue by Johanna LindseyPaul's lion bread from The Great British Bake OffAhistory: An Unauthorized History of Doctor Who

Ep 91 - The Girl Who Died in the Wool Oct 21, 2015

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It wasn't Susan! Or the Rani! Or any other crazy fan theory! Sometimes Moffat doesn't lie. Join Deb, Erika, Liz, and Tansy as we talk about Maisie Williams as Ashildr, Vikings, eels, books, Brian Blessed, and much, much more.

What did you think of this ep? Did you love the girl who died? Or did you just see Arya Stark from Game of Thrones the whole time? Let us know in the comments!

Also covered [links on our site]:

Erika
- looks forward to Doctor Who night at the College Arms pub in London!
- delights in the Durham Flash Chorus' Talalay-ified version of "Renegades"!
Tansy dives back into the recently-returned Terminus podcast!
Liz pre-orders the properly-sized Night of the Doctor 8th Doctor fig!
Deb pre-orders the LI Who variant cover for the new 8th Doctor comic!

Bonus links [also on our site]:Emma Vieceli's Breaks"Blank Space" fanvidSeasons of Fear (Big Finish audio)"Stand and Deliver" (Adam and the Ants song)Stand and Deliver (film)

Ep 90 - Who Goes Before the Flood Oct 14, 2015

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And another two-parter comes to a close. Join Deb, Erika, Lynne, and Tansy as we discuss how we're feeling about two-part stories in general and "Before the Flood" in particular. Did it live up to the promise of "Under the Lake"? Reviews are mixed. As are reviews of the cold open, the sunglasses, and pretty much everything else. That's what makes it fun!

How are you feeling about two-parters? How did you like this part, specifically? Let us know in the comments!

And congratulations to the winner of our $30 Amazon gift card!

Also covered [links on our site]:

Lynne covets the new Night of the Doctor fig!
Erika couldn't be more excited about her upcoming travel to the UK, LI Who, and Chicago TARDIS!
Tansy
- wishes the LEGO Gallifreyan Shopping Network were a real thing!
- adores the art of Karen Hallion, and really adores that she can get it on fabric at Spoonflower!
Deb
- had a great time on the Doctor Who panel at NYCC!
- looks forward to the beautiful new book Doctor Who: Impossible Worlds: A 50-Yeah Treasury of Art and Design!

Bonus links [also on our site]:Burlington BunkerRadio Times article about sci-fi references in "Before the Flood"The Fisher King

Ep 89 - Down Under the Lake Oct 07, 2015

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It's the first episode of another two-parter! (Though not everyone remembered that.) Join Deb, Erika, Katrina, and Tansy as we talk about bases under siege, horror/suspense tropes, ghosts, a sea turtle named Clyde, and more!

What did you think of this one? Too horrorey? Too base-under-siegey? Or not enough? Let us know in the comments!

Also, we're doing another GIVEAWAY! Be sure to comment over on that post to enter. Though if you're one of our lovely Patreon sponsors, you're entered already!

Also covered [links on our site]:

Tansy loves how well the ABC supports Doctor Who!
Erika
- talks about "The Witch's Familiar on The Incomparable's TeeVee podcast!
- sees her spouse interview Jenna Coleman at Edmonton Expo!
- watches him play the Doctor Who bits of the LEGO Dimensions base game!
Kat
- has her picture taken with Jenna Coleman at Edmonton Expo!
- enjoys a live, improvised ep of Doctor Whom!
Deb
- appears at New York Comic Con on Oct 11th at 4pm!
- eagerly awaits the new War Doctor and 8th Doctor Time War audios from Big Finish!
- is (mostly) happy there's a new Doctor Who spin-off coming: Class!

Bonus links [also on our site]:Erika's blog post on the BBC's Class announcementKat's post about a space gerbilAbandoned amusement parksOur Verity! Patreon

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