In this Christmas episode of The Web of Queer, we review the Eleventh Doctor Christmas special, A Christmas Carol. What did we think of the setting and atmosphere of the story? Did we like how the time travel elements were used? How does this story treat its characters, and does it live up to its statement that everyone is important?

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In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the penultimate episode of series 9, Heaven Sent, and the First Doctor story The War Machines.

For our review of Heaven Sent, we discuss this unusual episode. Did we like Capaldi's solo performance, and how the story was constructed? What do we think is next after that reveal at the end?

In The War Machines we encounter Dalek-like machines and 60s computing. How did the War Machines compare to the Daleks? Did the questions and concepts around artificial intelligence hold up to present day? What did we think of our first glimpse of Dodo, Ben, and Polly?

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00:00 Intro
00:56 Heaven Sent review
35:15 The War Machines review

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On this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the tenth episode of series 9, Face the Raven, and have a discussion about bi erasure.

In our review of Face the Raven, we discuss the apparent end of Clara's story. What did we think of how her death was handled? Were we surprised to see Me again? Did we like of the concept and execution of the trap street?

For our bi erasure discussion, we talk about the passive bias that has removed bisexual/pansexual people from the queer narrative, and what might be causing it. How does Clara’s story fit the bi erasure tropes we have seen? What harm can come from erasing a whole section of queerdom, and what can be done to fix it?

Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:53 Face the Raven review
41:28 Bi-Erasure discussion

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Kinsey Scale explanation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinsey_scale
Jenna Coleman at Edmonton Expo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv1lOmrePqc
Ashley Mardell "You're Not Gay Enough" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO_Dk_Z2zRM

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On this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the 9th episode of series 9, Sleep No More, and the Sixth Doctor classic story, Mindwarp.

For our Sleep No More review, we discussed the diverse cast of characters on the show, including 474, the character played by Bethany Black. What did we think of her role, and how the other characters in the story treated her? Did we like the idea of the Morpheus pods and how did we think the narrative held up as a whole?

For our Classic review, we continue the Trial of a Timelord series with Mindwarp. Court scenes, a Brian Blessed debut, and corporate slug overlords fill out the story, but how full was it? Did we believe the Doctor was really affected by the machine? And what do we think of Peri’s storyline?

Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:47 Sleep No More review
32:31 Mindwarp review

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On this week's episode of The Web of Queer, we review The Zygon Inversion. Did we think that it managed to cope with the difficult topics that were in this episode? What did we think of the Doctor's interactions with Osgood? Were we satisfied with the resolution of the Zygon rebellion?

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On this week's episode of The Web of Queer, we review the 6th story in the new series, The Woman Who Lived, and the Third Doctor story The Daemons.

For The Woman Who Lived, we discuss the change in Me’s character, and how she got to where she is now. What similarities and differences do we see between her and the Doctor, and how would a young-appearing woman have to navigate within these time periods?

In our The Daemons review, we discuss the Third Doctor's way of interacting with those around him. Does his arrogance get in the way? How does the UNIT team work in this story, even with the Brig’s helicopter in danger? And how does the inclusion of things like witchcraft and Morris Dancing feel in the story?

Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:56 The Woman Who Lived review
31:54 The Daemons review

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In this episode of The Web of Queer we review the 5th story in the current series, The Girl Who Died, and discuss how other characters in Doctor Who react to queer characters.

In our review of The Girl Who Died, we talk about the evolving relationship between the Doctor and Clara. Should the Doctor really think he has a duty of care? Which parts of the story stretch science, and which parts made us squee?

In our discussion, we talk about the reactions we see on screen to various queer characters. Which is a bigger shock, that Vastra is married to Jenny, or that she’s a lizard? Are people really paying attention to who Captain Jack is flirting with? How many people know about Missy's gender history? And can people's reactions to a character tell us more than that character's own behaviour does?

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00:00 Intro
00:54 The Girl Who Died review
27:30 Character Reactions discussion

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On this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the fourth story of series nine, Before the Flood, and the Second Doctor story The Mind Robber.

In our Before the Flood review, we discuss the change in pace of the second part of this story. How many of us googled the Bootstrap Paradox? What did we think of the opening, the Fisher King, and the romance storylines?

In our The Mind Robber review, we dive into a bit of history about this unusual and sometimes meta story of fiction in fiction. Jessica and Mikayla share their first impressions of Zoe, Stephen reveals the impact of seeing it as it was first broadcast, and we all ponder which Jack really came first.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:55 Before The Flood review
30:41 The Mind Robber review

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On this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the third episode of series nine, Under the Lake, and then briefly discuss Class, the new TV spinoff.

In our Under the Lake review, we talk about how well the atmosphere was set for the episode. What did we think of the characters, were we frightened by the ghosts, and what could possibly happen after that cliffhanger?

For our Class discussion, we take a quick a look at the writer, what we hope for the series, and if we think the new guy on the Who block might be good for the franchise.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:05 Under The Lake review
28:03 Class discussion

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On this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the second episode of Series 9, The Witch's Familiar, and the Classic Fourth Doctor story, Genesis of the Daleks!

In our review of The Witch's Familiar, we discuss our continued love of the Missy and Clara combo. Were any of us pulled into believing in the softer side of Davros, or did we see the turn coming? And now that the sonic screwdriver is apparently gone, what do we think of its replacement?

In our Genesis of the Daleks review, our newer viewers finally meet Harry, but what did they think of him? They also met the Giant Clam, and have opinions about that too. We talk about Sarah Jane taking charge, how Davros has everyone fooled, and about the other genocides that the Doctor has been involved in. How might this story have an effect on his decisions in those?

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:43 The Witch's Familiar review
30:27 Genesis of the Daleks review

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In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the new ninth series episode The Magician’s Apprentice, and follow with a review of the classic The Brain of Morbius.

In our The Magician's Apprentice review, we discuss how awesome Missy is. A few dropped mentions grabbed out attention too. The doctor as a little girl? Did Clara have a snog with Jane Austin? And Missy gives Clara a talking to about heteronormativity. Or does she?

In our The Brain of Morbius review, we share our opinions on classic horror style Who, discuss Sarah Jane’s initiative, how the Sisterhood factored into the New Who we had seen (before The Magician’s Apprentice) and discuss the possibilities born from the mind battle. Plus Ian gets his theory brain into gear, and connects a bunch of dots.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:54 The Magician's Apprentice review
46:00 The Brains of Morbius review

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On this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the Tenth Doctor story New Earth, and discuss the portrayal of gender dysphoria in science fiction/fantasy.

In our New Earth review we see the return of Cassandra and the Face of Boe. How did we think this story handled the topics it tried to cover? What did we think of the "science" we saw? Why does Mikayla have a particular grudge against this story?

For our gender dysphoria discussion we talk about what gender dysphoria is and why it should be a familiar concept to fans of science fiction. But how often is it overlooked, and why? Are aliens being used as a metaphor instead? And what are the possibilities if gender dysphoria is explored rather than ignored?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:48 New Earth review

26:35 Gender Dysphoria discussion

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In this episode of The Web of Queer we review the Seventh Doctor story Battlefield, and discuss the differences between asexual representation compared to characters without a defined sexuality.

In our Battlefield discussion, after pouring over the nostalgia-fest, we discuss how the King Arthur legend was written into the story. Does the Doctor make a convincing Merlin? What do we thing of the Ace/Cho pairing? And how well does the Brig jump back into his old role, after such a long time away?

In the second part, we discuss the differences between characters without a sexuality shown on screen compared to characters that are asexual. How does representation in media impact the ways we talk about asexuality? Why can't we just decide every undefined character is asexual? Where are all the ace characters?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:37 Battlefield review

33:11 Asexuality vs Unshown Sexuality discussion

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In our last Pieces of Eight episode of the year we review the Big Finish story Human Resources Part 2. We discussed the resolution of the cliffhanger and how we thought the arc of the story progressed throughout the series. What did we think of the Time Lords' role in the story? Are we eager to continue with Eighth Doctor audios?

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In this episode of The Web of Queer we review the Third Doctor story Spearhead From Space.

How much influence has this regeneration story had on future ones? What do we think of the Liz Shaw and Brigadier team? And what creeped us out more than the alien invaders?

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In this episode of The Web of Queer we review the Torchwood story Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and discuss the trope of the greedy bisexual.

In Kiss Kiss Bang Bang we talk about the group dynamics between the team, both professional and personal. What relationships are progressing, which ones are stopping, and why? What was the Time Agency really like and how does John Hart’s arrival stir the pot?

In our discussion we tackle the media’s portrayal of fictional bisexuals and pansexuals, and what impact that has for people in the real world. What do Jack, John and Ianto’s stories tell an audience? What stereotypes might they be reinforcing? And how do stereotypes affect bisexual and pansexual people's lives?

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

00:56 Torchwood: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang review

30:07 Pansexuality and Bisexuality discussion

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In this Pieces of Eight episode, we review the Big Finish story Human Resources Part One. We discuss how the Doctor adjusts to an office setting, what the Time Lords might be up to with Lucie and how we reacted to the cliffhanger.

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In this episode of The Web of Queer we review the Sarah Jane Adventures episode Death of the Doctor and discuss whether some topics are suitable for children to see on TV.

In Death of the Doctor we compare continuity between the spinoff and the main show, revel in nostalgic references, assess thematic vulture aliens, and once again mock U.N.I.T.'s inability to be a covert operation.

In our Think of the Children discussion we talk about some complex situations that the world of Doctor Who can bring up, how children might react to them, and how they can help families have conversations about difficult subjects. 

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:53 Sarah Jane Adventures: Death Of The Doctor review

33:40 Think Of The Children discussion

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In this week’s Loose Thread, we jump across the Atlantic to review “Running for Honor”, an episode of the American time travel show, Quantum Leap.  We discussed the show's premise, and how it was used to explore homophobia in the military during the 1960s, as well as contemporary 1990s attitudes.

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In this episode of The Web of Queer we review the Eleventh Doctor story Closing Time, and then have a discussion on the status of queer rights in the 60s and whether that influenced the show.

For Closing Time, we talk about The Doctor and Craig’s relationship, both how they perceive it and the assumptions that are made by those around them. How does the writing subvert tropes that we are used to seeing? And how many times can someone change their mind about a story?

In our discussion, we examine attitudes and laws regarding queer people at the time the show was just beginning. What kind of influences would have been around the people creating it? What queer BBC characters were around at that time, and what did it feel like to grow up in that era?

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

00:49 Closing Time review

31:11 1960s Queerness discussion

Round the Horne (feat. Julian and Sandy) online episodes

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In this Loose Thread episode we review the Eighth Doctor Adventure novel, “The Turing Test.” With three separate narrators, how do we think the story keeps itself on track? We discuss how the changing perspectives impact how the reader might perceive the different characters and how successful we think the portrayal of Turing is.

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In this Pieces of Eight episode we review the Big Finish story No More Lies. We discuss the non-linear storytelling, musical choices, and look forward to finding out where the arc is taking us.

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On this episode of The Web of Queer, we start The Trial of a Timelord with The Mysterious Planet and Jessica and Mikayla give their overall impressions on what they’ve seen of Classic Who so far.

In The Mysterious Planet, we talk about marriages, model shots, and population control. How well did the Valeyard present his arguments to the court, how well do The Doctor and Peri get along, and just how awesome were the women in power in this story?

For our discussion, Josh asks Mikayla and Jessica for their overall impressions of the Classic Who they’ve seen so far. What do they think of the classic Doctors, how have the companions held up to fan wisdom, and is there a divide between the Classic series and the current one?

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

00:51 The Mysterious Planet review

40:40 Classic Who thoughts so far

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In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the Tenth Doctor stories The Sound of Drums and Last of the Time Lords, and continue on with a discussion on the Doctor and Master/Mistress relationship throughout the years.

First we look back at the dystopian two part finale and try to figure out just what the Master was thinking. Or indeed, what was RTD thinking when he came up with the Dobby Doctor? We also discuss our opinions on the Doctor, Martha, and Jack trio.

For our discussion, we start with a primer on how to address Missy/Master, then jump into talk about the evolving dynamics of his/her relationship with the Doctor. Do we think their relationship has changed over the years? And how do we think fans, including those that run the show now, might influence that? 

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Gender Neutral Pronouns

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

00:58 The Sound of Drums/Last of The Time Lords review

32:43 The Doctor and The Master/Missy discussion

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In this episode of The Web of Queer, we have 2 reviews for you! We start with the Fourth Doctor story “The Robots of Death”, and then review the Big Finish Companion Chronicle “The Perpetual Bond”.

First, The Robots of Death. We find Leela and the Fourth Doctor on their first outing as a pair. What are our first time viewers impressions of Leela? With such a large cast how well are they written? And who’s story can we really trust anyway?

And for The Perpetual Bond, we discuss this Steven-lead story into the 60’s and an interstellar slave trade market. How well does the story capture Steven's character? And what do we think of the mysterious new companion?

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

00:52 The Robots Of Death review

17:55 The Perpetual Bond review

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In this Pieces of Eight episode, we review the Eighth Doctor audio, Phobos. We talk secret gay crushes, overt racism, and mix in some tourist trap talk for good measure.

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On this episode of The Web of Queer, it’s all about our favourite Captain, Jack Harkness! We review his first appearance in the Series One two-parter The Empty Child and The Doctor Dances, and talk about the Captain's character in our discussion after.

In our review of this Ninth Doctor two-parter, we talk closets, continuity, and all that dancing. How well does this wartime horror hit on the themes of the times, and with Captain Jack being such a skillful con-artist, where does the conman end, and authentic flirting begin?

We finally discuss Captain Jack Harkness! Our queer action hero gets a whole segment to himself, and we dive deep. Why do his roles of companion verses leader cause such a shift in how he interacts with others, and how effectively do we feel that has been portrayed? And why does everyone always seem to flirt back?

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

00:53 The Empty Child & The Doctor Dances review

28:44 Captain Jack discussion

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In this weeks The Web of Queer, it’s another Loose Thread! Stephen and Jessica review the Big Finish story Medicinal Purposes, staring the 6th Doctor, Evelyn Smythe, and daft Jamie, played by a little known actor by the name of David Tennant.

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In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the First Doctor story The Time Meddler, and have a discussion about intersex people.

For the first part, The Time Meddler! What does viewing this tell us about how stories were told 50 years ago? Mikayla finds a new way to cope with the pacing of First Doctor stories, Josh and Jessica debate something possibly overlooked, and Ian ponders the roles the Doctor takes on with his new group of companions.

For our second part, we talk about the “I” in LGBTQIA. Intersex people are often overlooked and misunderstood, and they are vastly more common than many believe. As always, we love to hear back from you, but we especially would like feedback from any intersex listeners on this discussion or how you would like to hear us discuss this topic in the future.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

00:50 The Time Meddler review

30:47 Intersex people

Some Intersex/DSD links:

The UK Intersex Association

http://www.ukia.co.uk/

Intersex Society of North America

http://www.isna.org/

Organization Intersex International

http://oiiinternational.com/

9 Ways Intersex Youth Want You To Support Them

http://everydayfeminism.com/2015/03/9-ways-intersex-youth-want-to-be-supported/

Guides to Intersex for Allies, and ways to be a good ally

https://oii.org.au/21336/intersex-for-allies/ (Australia based)

http://oii-usa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Brief-Guidelines-for-Intersex-Allies.pdf (US based, pdf)

AIS-DSD Support Group (NA based)

http://aisdsd.org/

AIS Support Group (UK, with other language info)

http://www.aissg.org/INDEX.HTM 

XXYTalk International Support Forum

http://www.xxytalk.com/fusionbb/portal/index.php

Inter/Act 

http://interactyouth.org/

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In this Pieces of Eight episode, we review the Eighth Doctor audio, Immortal Beloved. We talk clone dynamics, the possibilities of society collapsing, and Ian invents a new word!

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On this Loose Threads episode of The Web of Queer, we bring some happy things along, and review another Big Finish audio!

In the first part, Josh, Jessica, and Mikayla talk about fan videos the internet gifted them. A fan mash-up of The Doctor and The Master's relationship and a comedy sketch that made us smile wide.

In part two, Stephen and Ian get together and review The Sirens of Time. How does the very first licensed Who audio Big Finish produced hold up?

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

01:00 Music fanvid

05:04 Comedy sketch

10:11 Big Finish chat

15:18 The Sirens of Time review

Taylor Swift/Doctor Who fan video: http://such-heights.tumblr.com/post/103891854774/blank-space-by-purplefringe-and-such-heights

Lenny Henry as the Doctor comedy sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9zmbGhpD4E

Big Finish, The Sirens of Time: http://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/the-sirens-of-time-619

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On this episode of The Web of Queer it’s the 10th anniversary of modern Doctor Who, and we celebrate by watching the 10th anniversary special! Since they didn't make a new one, it’s the classic story The Three Doctors, paired with our thoughts about what 10 years of New Who has given us personally and given to queer fandom in general.

In our The Three Doctors review, we give the Brig another go, discuss the three Doctors' dynamic, and think Omega needs an interior decorator. What does this next step in Timelord society tell us? And do specials really need a plot?

We then take a moment and reflect on what we have taken from the last ten years of Who and on what it has given to both general Who fandom and to the queer community. Friendship, representation on and off screen, and a mix bag of squishiness all reside within. What more could you as for?

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

01:06 The Three Doctors review

33:25 What new Who has given us

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Bonus clips:

Christopher Eccleston interview on BBC Breakfast (2005)

The Ballad Of Russel & Julie performed by John Barrowman, David Tennant and Catherine Tate

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Doctor Who In Dub 2010 by Smerins Anti-Social Club

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 In this mini episode of The Web of Queer, it’s our first Pieces of Eight review! We reviewed the first story of the Eighth Doctors Adventures back on episode 19, and we continue our look at series one with Episode 3 – Horror of Glam Rock.

On this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the Fifth Doctor episode Mawdryn Undead, and in celebration of the current Red Nose Day, review The Curse of Fatal Death.

For our Mawdryn Undead review, we puzzle over timelines, dive into paradoxes, and make direct connections to the current series. We’ve seen Turlough's last episode, how does his first add to his story?

For The Curse of Fatal Death, we look at Stephen Moffat’s first ever televised contribution to Doctor Who, and the only instance of a televised female Doctor. What does this comedy special nail, what misses the mark, and what made us go “what were they thinking?”

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro

01:01 Mawdryn Undead review

36:07 The Curse of Fatal Death review

Red Nose Day Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do-wDPoC6GM

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In this episode of The Web of Queer, we start with a review of the Eleventh Doctor two-parter The Impossible Astronaut/Day of the Moon and have a broad discussion on heteronormativity.

In The Impossible Astronaut/Day of the Moon, we talk about Canton and some of the surprises in this story. We also talk about The Slap, and try to puzzle out River’s motivations during this part of her story arc.

For our heteronormativity conversation, we talk about what it is, where it comes from, and how it effects what we expect of the characters we see on screen. What are the problems that arise from these assumptions, and what do we do to change it?

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro and scheduling news

01:41 The Impossible Astronaut/Day of the Moon review

43:50 Heteronormativity

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End of podcast clip from Laurel and Hardy's "Beau Hunks" (1931)

(The same film seen in The Impossible Astronaut)

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In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the Third Doctor story The Mind of Evil, and start our Big Finish Eighth Doctor Series One reviews with Blood of the Daleks!

In The Mind of Evil, we consider the level of drama this episode attempts to convey. From dramatic phone conversations and character reveals to prat falls and stuntmen, how does the mystery machine fit into the pace of this six-parter?

For Blood of the Daleks, we dive into our first Big Finish story with the Eight Doctor and Lucie! Jessica and Mikayla discuss how they've adjusted to Doctor Who in an audio format, and the group dives into a discussion of how the writing and acting conveys those things we can’t see. Who’s looking forward to more?

Time Stamps:

0:00:00  Intro 

0:01:26  The Mind of Evil review

0:37:52  The Blood of the Daleks review

1:10:48  Next Time and Outro

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On this episode of The Web of Queer, we are all about the ladies! We review the Forth Doctor story The Stones of Blood, and then we discuss Jenny and Vastra!

In our Stones review, we have almost nothing but love for this story about fake druids and floating dots. How do the trio of ladies centre this story, and how scary are those stones, anyways?

The life and times of Jenny and Vastra has been something Who has come back to on many occasions, so how do we think their story holds up? Is their relationship as solid as Strax’s skull, or do we see a different future for these two?

Time Stamps:

00:00  Intro and Announcement

02:08  The Stones Of Blood review

35:26  Jenny and Vastra

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On this episode of The Web of Queer, our Christmas review is finally here! We also see our final classic Doctor, with the Eighth Doctor's TV Movie!

In our Last Christmas review, does this gruff, cynical Santa fill our stocking with glee? Does the dream world do Danny any favours? What topics fit the Christmas spirit, and which did we feel should have waited for another time?

In the TV Movie, we get a glimpse at a new Doctor and a new Master! How does everything hold up almost 20 years later? Exactly how far should we keep Americans away from making Doctor Who?

Time Stamps:

 00:00 Intro

 01:03 Last Christmas review

 32:25 8th Doctor TV Movie review

Night of the Doctor:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U3jrS-uhuo

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On this Episode of The Web of Queer, we dive back into Classic Who with Tomb of the Cybermen, and then plunge into a discussion of queer representation in the media.

In our Tomb review, we open the plastic and see what shambles beneath. There is diversity, but how do the characters hold up? Do the old Cybermen compare favourably to the new, and how about those sets?

For our representation discussion, we break down tropes, stereotypes, and even acronyms. What do we see in media today that gets it right, and what completely distorts reality? How does seeing ourselves reflected in media help or hinder us? And what messages does the current status of representation send to non-queer folk?

Time Stamps:

00:00  Intro

01:00  Tomb Of The Cybermen review

39:40  Queer representation in media

The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Female_Eunuch

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