Tue, 31 December 2019
In this episode we review the Fourth Doctor story The Face of Evil. In our review, we discuss Leela’s introduction story. What did we think of how her character is initially introduced? Where did we have problems with the choices made for this story?
We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished with The Web of Queer, but unfortunately due various reasons we’ve had to acknowledge that it’s time for the podcast to end for now. Thank you so much to all of our listeners, we truly appreciate you all. That isn’t to say we’re gone forever, we might show up again with an episode here or there, and maybe someday we’ll be able to come back to the podcast on a regular basis. Time Stamps: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Sun, 23 June 2019
In this episode we review the 2019 New Year’s Special, Resolution. In our review, we discuss this episode and how it relates to the rest of Series 11. What did we think of the relationships between Ryan, Graham, and Ryan’s dad? What did we think of the (brief) appearance of the queer character? Are we happy with the general direction of the series? We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 4:13pm EDT |
Tue, 7 May 2019
In this 100th episode we review the 2nd Doctor story, The Web of Fear. In our review, we finally watch our namesake story. What did we think of the introduction of the not-Brigadier, and how did our knowledge of his future impact what we thought was going on? How are yeti and webs in any way related? Are we hopelessly confused about the Great Intelligence’s timeline? We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 8:35pm EDT |
Sat, 2 March 2019
In this episode we review the series 11 finale, The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos. In our review, we discuss the wrapping up of the series 11 plot arc. Were we happy to see Tim Shaw come back, and were we happy with the way his story resolved? What did we think of the interactions between the characters, and how the Doctor sets her rules? Was this a satisfying conclusion to series 11? We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music: |
Sun, 13 January 2019
In this episode we review the Thirteenth Doctor story It Takes You Away. In our review, we look at this alternate universe story. What did we think of how Hanne character was portrayed? How did this story handle family dynamics and grief? Did the anti-zone make any sense? We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 7:01pm EDT |
Mon, 17 December 2018
In this episode we review the Thirteenth Doctor story The Witchfinders. In our review, we look at this historical. How does the portrayal of the history of witch trials compare with reality? Did we like the Morax? And what did we think of King James? We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 6:59pm EDT |
Mon, 3 December 2018
In this episode we review the Thirteenth Doctor story Kerblam! In our review, we look at this take on working conditions and automation. Do we think the conclusion supports the messages of the rest of the episode? Does automation always have to lead to conditions like this? What is Jessica’s favourite plot hole? We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music: |
Fri, 30 November 2018
In this episode we review the Thirteenth Doctor story Demons of the Punjab. In our review, we look at this second historical of the series. What did we think of the development of Yaz and her family? What did we think of the aliens, and their part in the story? What did we think of how the story used a family’s conflict to illustrate the impact of the historical event? We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 1:34pm EDT |
Sun, 18 November 2018
In this episode we review the Thirteenth Doctor story The Tsuranga Conundrum. In our review, we look at this story. What did we think of the plot, and how it was resolved? Did we like the idea of the Pting? How about the messages of hope and imagination that were present in the episode? We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 6:29pm EDT |
Tue, 6 November 2018
In this episode we review the Thirteenth Doctor story Arachnids in the UK. In our review, we look at this creepy episode. Did the plot and the giant spiders work for us? What did we think of our introduction to Yaz’s family, and how the relationships between the companions are developing? And how do we think queer representation in the series is being handled so far? We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 5:30pm EDT |
Wed, 31 October 2018
In this episode we review the Thirteenth Doctor story Rosa. In our review, we look at this historical episode. What did we think about this historical story with no aliens, the way events were shown and how the Tardis team reacted to them? Links: Rosa Parks: https://www.blogtorwho.com/rosa-vs-reality-did-doctor-who-get-it-right/ We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 8:20pm EDT |
Tue, 23 October 2018
In this episode we review the Thirteenth Doctor story The Ghost Monument. In our review, we look at the developing relationships between the Doctor and her friends. Do we like what we’re seeing in the new Tardis team? What did we think of Angstrom and Epzo, particularly how Epzo contrasted with the Doctor? Are we happy with the new Tardis?
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Category:general -- posted at: 10:01am EDT |
Fri, 19 October 2018
In this episode we review the THIRTEENTH Doctor story The Woman who Fell to Earth. In our review, we discuss the new Doctor’s premiere. How do we think Jodie does on her first outing, and what kind of Doctor do we think she will be? What do we think of the relationships set up between the new companions? What things do we like, and where do we think the show might go from here? We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music: |
Thu, 4 October 2018
In this episode we review the Third Doctor story The Ambassadors of Death and have a discussion about the Twelfth Doctor. In our review of The Ambassadors of Death, we talk about how this story shows human space exploration. What did we think of Liz Shaw's role in the story and the relationship she has with the Doctor? Who were the real antagonists in this story? Did this story really need seven parts? In our discussion, we look back at the Twelfth Doctor, and how he has changed over his three series. What did we like and dislike about his characterization? What did we think of his relationships with his companions? Do we think he lived up to his final instruction to be kind? Time Stamps: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 8:12pm EDT |
Tue, 18 September 2018
In this episode, we review the Fifth Doctor story Earthshock and have a discussion about Bill. In our review, we look at this end to Adric’s story. What did Jessica and Mikayla know coming into this story? Were they surprised? What did we think of the cast of characters? For our discussion, we look back at Bill’s characterization and story arc. What did we love about Bill? Where did we have concerns about how she was treated? Why did she so soon? Time Stamps: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 8:43am EDT |
Thu, 9 August 2018
In this episode, we review the Ninth Doctor story Boom Town and the Torchwood story Captain Jack Harkness. In our review of Boom Town, we discuss this often overlooked story. What did we think of the return of the Slitheen? Do we think the story did a good job handling the moral issues it raised? Did the contrasting tones of the story work for us? For our Captain Jack Harkness review, we discuss the team dynamic, and what happens during this time of a power vacuum. What does the caretaker want, and how do we interpret his actions? How someone's complicated history is related to the people that surround them, and how Jack handed a very public coming out situation. Time Stamps: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music: |
Thu, 28 June 2018
In this episode, we review the Sixth Doctor story Timelash. In our review of Timelash, we discuss this two-part Classic story. What did we think of how this story manipulates time? Did we think the story makes sense, or are there too many plot holes? What did we think of Herbert’s role in the story? We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music: |
Thu, 14 June 2018
In this episode, we review the Fourth Doctor story The Ribos Operation, and discuss cosplay. In our review of The Ribos Operation, we see the beginning of the Key to Time story arc. What did we think of the introduction of the introduction of Romana 1, and her relationship to the 4th Doctor? How do the local politics feed into the multiple cons going on, and where do we see the gray in the Black and White Guardians? In our discussion we talk about the degrees of cosplay, the Cosplay is not Consent concept, cross-play and the differences between cosplay, drag and LARP. What is our personal history with cosplay, and and what do we hope for for the next generation of cosplay now that we have a female Doctor? Time Stamps: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
Direct download: The_Web_of_Queer_085_-_Dress_for_the_Occasion.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:04pm EDT |
Fri, 18 May 2018
In this episode, we review the Eleventh Doctor story The Curse of the Black Spot, the Third Doctor story The Curse of Peladon. In our review of The Curse of the Black Spot, we discuss if this story makes any sense. Is it full of aggravating plot holes, or just fun? For The Curse of Peladon, we discuss this political story. What did we think of the pacing and the aliens? How do we feel about the role Jo plays in this story? Time Stamps: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 9:14am EDT |
Mon, 9 April 2018
In this episode, we review the Seventh Doctor story The Curse of Fenric, and have a discussion about the representation of physical disability in Doctor Who. In our review of The Curse of Fenric, we try to figure out just what happened in this story. What did we think of the relationship between Ace and the Doctor? Does this version of Doctor Who vampires work for us? In our discussion, we examine the representation of physical disability in Doctor Who, and in media more generally. What are some examples of good representation, and where do things go wrong? Time Stamps: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 9:35pm EDT |
Wed, 28 February 2018
Jessica and Mikayla are participating in the #WhoAgainstGuns campaign raising money for organizations that work to end gun violence. For details, please see http://www.realitybombpodcast.com/whoagainstguns/ |
Sat, 10 February 2018
In this episode, we review the Tenth Doctor story School Reunion, and discuss devaluing friendship and the impact this has on aromantic representation. In our review, we discuss Sarah Jane’s return to Doctor Who. How did we think her character compared to what we expected from Classic Who? What did we think of the interactions between Rose and Sarah Jane? Do we want the Doctor as our physics teacher? In our discussion, we examine how friendships are devalued in tv and in general. We look at how this impacts options for representing aromantic characters on screen, and the types of stories that are told. Asexual and Aromantic Characters Database: http://claudiearseneault.com/?page_id=1320 Time Stamps: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
Direct download: The_Web_Of_Queer_082_-_Friendships_Old_and_New.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:38pm EDT |
Sun, 21 January 2018
In this episode, we review the Twelfth Doctor Christmas story, Twice Upon a Time. In our review, we discuss this final episode of Capaldi’s run of playing The Doctor. What did we think of the setting, the “villain”, and the use of the First Doctor? How do we interpret Bill’s return, and what we think of the regeneration? Coming Out Episode: http://www.thewebofqueer.com/2017/03/ep-063-coming-out-of-your-tardis.html Time Stamps: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 6:41pm EDT |
Mon, 25 December 2017
In this episode, we review the Tenth Doctor story The Runaway Bride, and the Gatiss-penned docudrama, An Adventure in Space and Time. For The Runaway Bride review, we discuss how this works to introduce Donna. How does this relate to the rest of Donna’s time on the show? What did we think of the plot, and does it hold up for us watching it now? For our review of An Adventure in Space and Time, we discuss how this docudrama tells the story of the show’s beginning. How do we think the main characters are treated, what do we think of all of the references, and does that last cameo work for us? Time Stamps: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 11:55am EDT |
Sun, 12 November 2017
In this episode, we review the story The Five Doctors, and have a discussion about our third anniversary. For The Five Doctors review, we look at this anniversary story. Does the plot work, or does that not even matter? How does Rassilon and the Time Lords compare to what we know of them from other stories? Do we think this is a good starting point for Classic Who? For our much delayed third anniversary discussion, we talk about the origins of the podcast, and what effect it has had on our lives. How do handle what to edit, what to keep in, and what happens when we don’t agree? And how much content is there for a queer podcast to talk about? Time Stamps:
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Category:general -- posted at: 7:28pm EDT |
Fri, 20 October 2017
In this episode, we review the First Doctor story The Tenth Planet, and have an overview discussion on Series 10. For our Tenth Planet review, what did we think of this first appearance of the Cybermen and how did they compare to the Cybermen we see in New Who? What did we think of the roles the Doctor and companions played in the story, and how the First Doctor’s story ends? For our Series 10 overview, we discuss Bill’s time on board the Tardis. Overall, did we like this series? After a series with Bill, what did we think of her character and her storyline? Are we looking forward to Christmas? Note: We recorded this episode roughly a week after the series ended, before the trailer came out. Some of our discussion and speculation may now sound quite dated, depending on how much you’ve been paying attention to the news about Christmas. Time Stamps: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 1:33pm EDT |
Fri, 15 September 2017
In this episode, we review the twelfth episode of Series 10, The Doctor Falls. What did we think of this finale? Did we like the interactions between Missy and the Master? What did we think of Bill’s story, and how it was resolved? Are we looking forward to Christmas? We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 6:21pm EDT |
Mon, 31 July 2017
In this episode, we review the eleventh episode of series 10, World Enough and Time. What did we think of this first half of the finale? Did we like how the story played with time? Were we surprised by the reveal at the end and the cliffhanger? What do we think of the old style Cybermen? We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 8:38pm EDT |
Wed, 5 July 2017
In this episode, we review the tenth episode of series 10, The Eaters of Light. In our review, we look at Rona Munro’s return to Doctor Who. What did we think of the idea of monsters that eat light? Did the solution and playing with time make sense? Did we like how the queer characters’ identities were handled? We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 6:26pm EDT |
Fri, 23 June 2017
In this episode, we review the ninth episode of series 10, Empress of Mars, and the Second Doctor story, The Seeds of Death. Timestamps: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 10:21pm EDT |
Tue, 13 June 2017
In this episode, we review the eighth episode of series 10, The Lie of the Land.
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Fri, 2 June 2017
In this episode, we review the seventh episode of series 10, The Pyramid at the End of the World.
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Mon, 29 May 2017
In this episode, we review the series 10 episode 6, Extremis. We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music: |
Sat, 20 May 2017
In this episode, we review the fifth episode of Series 10, Oxygen. In our review, we talk about the messages in the story. How did we think racism, disability and capitalism were examined in the story? How well do we think the tension in the story held together, and what do we think of the consequences the Doctor now has to deal with going forward? Time Stamps: Links: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 8:00pm EDT |
Fri, 12 May 2017
In this episode, we review the fourth episode of Series 10, Knock Knock. In our review, we talk about Doctor Who’s latest version of a haunted house story. Did we find the story scary? Do we like Bill’s new housemates? And what did we suspect the landlord actually was? We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 1:35pm EDT |
Sat, 6 May 2017
In this episode, we review Thin Ice, the third episode of Series 10. We take a look at this Regency story. What did we think of how the Doctor and Bill’s relationship is developing? Did we like how the story discussed history? Are we convinced by the giant fish? We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 4:42pm EDT |
Tue, 2 May 2017
In this episode, we review the first two episodes of Series 10. In our review of The Pilot we talk about how this series started. What do we think of Bill? Do we like the Doctor settling down in a university? For our Smile review, we take a look at Bill’s first experience on an alien world. What did we think of the use of emojis and the Doctor’s reaction to them? What parts of the story did we like, and what parts didn’t quite work? Timestamps: Links: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music: |
Fri, 14 April 2017
In this episode, we review the 3rd Doctor story The Green Death, and review the 8th Doctor’s first Big Finish audio, Storm Warning. Timestamps: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
Direct download: The_Web_Of_Queer_066_-_Dig_Deep_Fly_High.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:55pm EDT |
Sun, 2 April 2017
In this episode of The Web of Queer, we talk about the big news revealed on Friday about the new companion, Bill Potts.
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Category:general -- posted at: 5:04pm EDT |
Tue, 21 March 2017
In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the 7th Doctor story Survival. What do we think of the setting and how Ace interacted with her community? How do we interpret the relationship between Ace and Karra, and did the writer’s intent carry through? What do we think of the cat people’s society, and the lore that surrounds the planet?
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Category:general -- posted at: 6:38pm EDT |
Thu, 16 February 2017
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?
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Fri, 13 January 2017
In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the new Christmas Special The Return of Doctor Mysterio. Links: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 1:28pm EDT |
Sat, 24 December 2016
In this Christmas episode of The Web of Queer, we review the Eleventh Doctor Christmas Special The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe. We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below:
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Category:general -- posted at: 6:37am EDT |
Sat, 3 December 2016
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. 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:
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Category:general -- posted at: 11:49pm EDT |
Tue, 25 October 2016
In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the Ninth Doctor stories Bad Wolf and The Parting of the Ways.
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Wed, 5 October 2016
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 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: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
Direct download: The_Web_Of_Queer_058_-_Enemies_of_Future_Past.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:59am EDT |
Mon, 19 September 2016
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. 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: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
Direct download: The_Web_Of_Queer_057_-_The_Quiz_of_Fear.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:59pm EDT |
Mon, 29 August 2016
In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the Eleventh Doctor story Cold War, and discuss Clara’s character arc. 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: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 8:43pm EDT |
Mon, 8 August 2016
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.
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Category:general -- posted at: 3:35pm EDT |
Fri, 29 July 2016
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. Time Stamps:
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Category:general -- posted at: 3:22pm EDT |
Thu, 7 July 2016
In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the 4th Doctor story The Invasion of Time, and discuss romantic orientations and the split attraction model. For our review of The Invasion of Time, what did we think of the Time Lords, and how they were portrayed? What did we think of how Leela’s story was handled? Did we like the exploration of the inside of the Tardis? In our discussion, we talk about the split attraction model, and why separating sexual and romantic attraction is important. We discuss how this applies to asexual and aromantic people, as well as its broader applications for all identities. We also discuss the differences between behaviour and orientation. Time Stamps:
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Category:general -- posted at: 7:53pm EDT |
Sat, 25 June 2016
In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the 2nd Doctor story The Enemy of the World, and the Big Finish 1st Doctor story The Cold Equations. For our review of The Enemy of the World, we discuss the ambiguous politics the Doctor has found himself in, and how he handles an uncertain situation. How does the packed story unfold, how do the characters interact with each other, and how does the story differ, now that all the episodes have been found? For our review of The Cold Equations, we discuss how they handled this story with only two voices. Did we like the hard science fiction setup of the story? Why were there so few women? How did we think the reveal of Oliver’s secret was handled?
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Tue, 7 June 2016
In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the 10th Doctor story The Unicorn and the Wasp, and have a discussion about the trope of killing gay, lesbian, and bisexual characters. For our review of The Unicorn and the Wasp, what did we think of the inclusion of Agatha Christie and the aspects of her novels? Did we think the tone of the story fit with the events taking place? What did we think of how the story handled the inclusion of the gay couple? In our discussion, we talk about the killing of gay, lesbian and bisexual characters, and why the impact is different from straight ones. How often does this happen in modern TV, what might it roots be, and how writers can work to correct the trope in their own shows?
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Category:general -- posted at: 10:41pm EDT |
Fri, 20 May 2016
In this episode of The Web of Queer, Mikayla and Stephen resurrect our Loose Thread episodes to review the Big Finish audio Doctor Who and the Pirates. What did we think of this pirate adventure, and the way the story was told?
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Thu, 31 March 2016
In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the Fourth Doctor story State of Decay and the Big Finish Sixth Doctor story 1963: Space Race. For our State of Decay review, our new fans have finally met all of the companions, so how was this as an introduction to Adric and Romana II? How did we think the folk tales of vampires differ between our space and E Space? In our review of 1963: Space Race, we look at one of the stories Big Finish released for Doctor Who's 50th Anniversary. What did we think of this spy story? How well was the science of spaceflight (and black holes) handled? What did we think of the portrayal of the lesbian relationship in this story? Links: Time Stamps:
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Thu, 3 March 2016
In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the 7th Doctor story Paradise Towers, and then discuss where we would go in the Tardis given the chance. Afterwards, we discuss where we would go if we had a trip in the Tardis. Who wants to visit aliens? Would we rescue missing episodes? Who would become an evil Space Dictator? Time Stamps:
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Thu, 11 February 2016
In this episode of The Web of Queer, we review the 5th Doctor story Enlightenment, and then have a discussion on how asexuality is defined in the media and how that conflicts with real life experiences. Time Stamps: Links:
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Category:general -- posted at: 11:40pm EDT |
Sat, 30 January 2016
In this episode of the Web of Queer, we review the Christmas special The Husbands of River Song, and discuss an overview of Series 9. In our Series 9 overview, we look back at the series as a whole, now that it is complete. Did we like this structure of two-parters? What did we think of the tone of the series? Are we happy with the series arc, now that we've seen it concluded? Time Stamps:
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Category:general -- posted at: 11:30am EDT |
Thu, 7 January 2016
In this episode of the Web of Queer, we review the series 9 finale Hell Bent, and draft some fictional characters to fill the vacancy in the Tardis. In our Hell Bent review, we talk about The Doctor's return to Gallifrey. What do characters like The General mean for the show, and who is voting for a Clara/Me spinoff? In our fictional character discussion, we decide who we would pick to fill the excellent shoes left by Clara’s departure. What universe are they from, how would they react to the adventure, and how would they get along with the 12th Doctor?
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Category:general -- posted at: 8:06pm EDT |
Sat, 26 December 2015
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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Category:general -- posted at: 5:33pm EDT |
Wed, 23 December 2015
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? Time Stamps:
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Category:general -- posted at: 11:30pm EDT |
Wed, 9 December 2015
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. Time Stamps: Show links: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 12:15am EDT |
Sun, 29 November 2015
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. Time Stamps: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music: |
Mon, 23 November 2015
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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Category:general -- posted at: 9:23pm EDT |
Fri, 6 November 2015
On this week's episode of The Web of Queer, we review the seventh story in this series, The Zygon Invasion. Doctor Who doesn’t shy away from the political, but how well did we think they managed to tackle something so current? What do we think of UNIT’s reactions throughout the story, what did we think of Osgood's choices about her identity, and where do we think the story might be going? Contact us! We love feedback! Email: thewebofqueer@gmail.com
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Category:general -- posted at: 9:26pm EDT |
Tue, 3 November 2015
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. 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?
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Category:general -- posted at: 8:16pm EDT |
Mon, 26 October 2015
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. Time Stamps:
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Category:general -- posted at: 6:40pm EDT |
Fri, 16 October 2015
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. Timestamps: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 10:36pm EDT |
Sun, 11 October 2015
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. Timestamps: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 10:36pm EDT |
Sat, 3 October 2015
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! Timestamps: We love feedback! Contact us in any of the ways you see below: Opening and closing music:
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Category:general -- posted at: 7:07pm EDT |
Sat, 26 September 2015
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?
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Fri, 18 September 2015
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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Fri, 11 September 2015
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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Category:general -- posted at: 11:46pm EDT |
Thu, 3 September 2015
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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Category:general -- posted at: 10:17pm EDT |
Mon, 31 August 2015
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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Category:general -- posted at: 9:16pm EDT |
Mon, 24 August 2015
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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Category:general -- posted at: 9:02pm EDT |
Thu, 6 August 2015
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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Category:general -- posted at: 8:56pm EDT |
Thu, 23 July 2015
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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Category:general -- posted at: 11:42pm EDT |
Thu, 16 July 2015
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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Category:general -- posted at: 10:27pm EDT |
Sat, 4 July 2015
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 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00c7q4l
Save The Badger Badger Badger by Brian May and MrWeebl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EllYgcWmcAY
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Sun, 28 June 2015
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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Thu, 11 June 2015
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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Sat, 6 June 2015
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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Thu, 21 May 2015
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?
Show notes: Gender Neutral Pronouns https://genderneutralpronoun.wordpress.com/
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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Thu, 14 May 2015
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
Father Ted 'Small or Far Away' clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFTgkibl7DU
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Thu, 7 May 2015
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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Sat, 2 May 2015
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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Thu, 23 April 2015
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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Thu, 16 April 2015
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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Category:general -- posted at: 11:08pm EDT |
Thu, 9 April 2015
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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Wed, 1 April 2015
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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Thu, 26 March 2015
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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Sat, 21 March 2015
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. |
Thu, 12 March 2015
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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Thu, 5 March 2015
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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Fri, 20 February 2015
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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Fri, 6 February 2015
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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Thu, 22 January 2015
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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Category:general -- posted at: 4:06pm EDT |
Thu, 8 January 2015
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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Category:general -- posted at: 11:14pm EDT |
Sat, 27 December 2014
In this episode of The Web of Queer, we get in the festive spirit. We deliver Secret Santa gifts to each other, and deliver our review of Time Crash and Voyage of the Damned to you!
In our Voyage review, the kitchen staff is mistreated, the set design is held in high regard, and the plot… the plot is left to its own devices. There’s a bit of turkey and a glass of wine for everyone, so dive in!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and Christmas Fun 10:48 Timecrash review 16:45 Voyage of the Damned review 59:55 Outro
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