Doctor Who: The Web Of Queer
Ep 063: Coming Out of your Tardis

In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the 4th Doctor story Keeper of Traken, and have a discussion on coming out.

For our review, we talk about the 4th Doctor story Keeper of Traken. What do we think of Nyssa’s introduction, does anyone see the twists coming before the companions, and how did knowing too much make one of us more confused?

In our discussion, we talk about how “coming out” is not a single event. With a focus on sexual and romantic orientations, we talk about the many ways to come out, how the circumstances and reasons that effect the conversation at hand, and how some of these ideas have been parralled through sci-fi.


Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
01:20 Keeper of Traken Review
27:01 Coming Out dicussion

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Category:doctor who -- posted at: 5:52am EDT

In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the new Christmas Special The Return of Doctor Mysterio.

In this review, we discuss this attempt at a superhero story. Did we like the blending of the superhero tropes with Doctor Who? What did we think of the relationship between Lucy and Grant/The Ghost? Were we happy to see Nardole return?

Links:
Whovian Femenist review: http://whovianfeminism.tumblr.com/post/155171796472/whovian-feminism-reviews-the-return-of-doctor
Sexy Lamp Test: https://fanlore.org/wiki/Sexy_Lamp_Test

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Direct download: The_Web_Of_Queer_062_-_With_Small_Babies_Comes_Great_Responsibility.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:28pm EDT

Ep 061: The Caretaker, The Widow and The Big Present

In this Christmas episode of The Web of Queer, we review the Eleventh Doctor Christmas Special The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe.

In this review, we discuss what we thought of Doctor Who’s attempt to do a Narnia-style story. Did we think the adaption was successful? Could we accept the terrible science? What did we think of the Doctor’s attempt to create a perfect Christmas adventure?

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Category:general -- posted at: 6:37am EDT

Ep 060: Trial of the Schoolyard

In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the Sixth Doctor story The Ultimate Foe and discuss the first two episodes of Class.

In our review of The Ultimate Foe, we talk about of the end of The Trial of a Timelord. What surprise did Mikayla and Jessica experience unspoiled? Did we think the story was a good conclusion for the Trial and the Sixth Doctor?

For Class, we discuss our first impressions of the series and the characters, based on the first two episodes. Did we like this first taste of a new Doctor Who spinoff? Did we think that it fit it’s intended YA audience? Who will be continuing to watch as the series progresses?

Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:53 The Ultimate Foe review
35:35 Class episode 1 & 2 review

 

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Direct download: The_Web_Of_Queer_060_-_Trial_of_the_Schoolyard.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:49pm EDT

Ep 059: Bad Reality

In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the Ninth Doctor stories Bad Wolf and The Parting of the Ways.

In our review of Bad Wolf and The Parting of the Ways, we talk about the end of Nine’s story. What did Jessica and Mikayla think of their first experience with regeneration? What did we think of the portrayal of Jack’s character? Did we like all the reality shows, or find the whole thing too dated?


Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:51 Bad Wolf/Parting of the Ways review

 

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Direct download: The_Web_Of_Queer_059_-_Bad_Reality.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:19am EDT

Ep 058: Enemies of Future Past

In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the First Doctor story The Dalek Invasion of Earth, and discuss Jessica and Mikayla’s opinions about Classic Who enemies that have returned to New Who.

In our review of The Dalek Invasion of Earth, we discuss Susan’s departure. What did we think of the return of the daleks? Who watched this at high speed to get through it all? What did we think of the stereotypical twisted ankle?

In our discussion, Jessica and Mikayla talk about their opinions of enemies of the Doctor from Classic Who which have returned in New Who. What do they think of the old enemies that have returned so far? Are there any they’d like to see show up in New Who someday? How much have they picked up from fandom, and how much are they approaching this unspoiled?

Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:54 The Dalek Invasion of Earth review
47:32 Classic Series Enemies discussion

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Direct download: The_Web_Of_Queer_058_-_Enemies_of_Future_Past.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:59am EDT

Ep 057: The Quiz of Fear

In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the Fourth Doctor story The Hand of Fear, and have a special 2nd anniversary quiz.

In our review of The Hand of Fear, we discuss Sarah Jane’s leaving story. What did we think of the relationship between the Doctor and Sarah Jane? Did we like Eldrad as the villain of this story?

The Web of Queer is 2 years old (and a bit, schedules are difficult)! To celebrate this Jessica has created a quiz. What does she have in store for us? Nobody knows.

Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
01:47 The Hand of Fear review
35:04 Quiz!

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Direct download: The_Web_Of_Queer_057_-_The_Quiz_of_Fear.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:59pm EDT

Ep 056: A Song of Ice and Claras

In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the Eleventh Doctor story Cold War, and discuss Clara’s character arc.

In our Cold War review, we discuss how this is an underrepresented part of history in Doctor Who. What did we think of the return of Ice Warriors? How did the Professor’s relationship with Clara compared to the Doctor? How did other roles we’ve seen the actors in influence rewatching the story?

Our Clara discussion takes a look at the character from her start as the Impossible Girl all the way to running off with her own Tardis at the end. Did we think that Clara’s character stayed consistent throughout her time with the Doctor? Did we like the direction her arc(s) took, and the decision to have her on the Tardis part time, while still trying to maintain her day-to-day life?

Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:49 Cold War review
34:21 Clara Oswald overview

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Category:general -- posted at: 8:43pm EDT

Ep 055: Cabbages and Queens

In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the Sixth Doctor story Terror of the Vervoids, and the Tenth Doctor and Donna Big Finish story, Death and the Queen.

In our Terror of the Vervoids review, we discuss Mel’s introduction, and how quickly it seems to dismiss Peri. Do we think this story helps or hurts the Doctor’s defence? How well realized is the villain in the story, and how believable are the secondary characters?

In our review of Death and the Queen, we talk about Ten and Donna’s return with Big Finish, and how their characters are written after their departure from TV. How much fan service was in this story, and did it serve its purpose? Who moves the story along, and who didn’t need to be there at all?


Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
01:14 Terror of the Vervoids review
39:00 Death and the Queen review

Links:
Nine Worlds Geekfest
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Direct download: The_Web_Of_Queer_055_-_Cabbages_and_Queens.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:35pm EDT

Ep 054: Thoughts and Feelings

In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the Torchwood episode Greeks Bearing Gifts, and discuss experiences outside of one’s own orientations.

(Content warning: The review and discussion include mature themes and isn’t appropriate for younger listeners. If Torchwood isn’t suitable for you, then you should probably skip this week’s podcast.)
In our review of Greeks Bearing Gifts, we talk about Tosh and Mary’s relationship, and how unhealthy it is. Given the original plan for Mary to be a male character, how might the relationship have been perceived differently? We also discuss how Jack's description of a previous friendship is transphobic.

(Content warning: This includes some mention of sexual abuse. To avoid this at 1 hour 14 minutes skip forwards 60 seconds.)
In our discussion, we talk about experiences outside of one’s personal orientations. How these experiences might be perceived, and why they don’t change who a person is. How might a short term or long term relationship include such experiences, and why people may be afraid to discuss them? 

Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro and content warning
01:21 Greeks Bearing Gifts review
51:35 Experiences Outside Your Own Sexuality discussion


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Direct download: The_Web_Of_Queer_054_-_Thoughts_and_Feelings.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:22pm EDT