The Doctor's Beard Podcast
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A Whovian (John S. Drew) and a Newvian (writer/editor Jim Beard) walk into a TARDIS and retrace the journey of the Doctor and his companions from the very beginning.
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7 hours ago
Patreon Extra #2 - "The Klepton Parasites"
We share here one of the episodes featured for our Patreon subscribers. Each week, John and Jim record extra content related to the series from reviews of the comic strip to discussions of music recorded at the time to overviews of each series. Plus, Patreon subscribers have a say in the direction the show goes with online polls. Click on the link here for more information on how to become a Patreon member today.
November 9, 1964 - January 11, 1965
In 1964, the BBC commissioned the start of a weekly Doctor Who comic strip in TV Comic. This was unusual as the comic featured mostly ITV fare. The comic was a mixed bag for while it featured the Doctor and the TARDIS, that was about all that was recognizable in the strip. John and Jim plan to read through the series as it was released alongside the TV series here as a Patreon exclusive. We begin with "The Klepton Parasites". The two discuss the Doctor's grandchildren, the too on the nose name for the Kleptons, and the style of artwork used.
We hope you enjoy this discussion and as a Patreon member, we ask that if there is something you'd like to hear us cover on the podcast, do not hesitate to reach out to us by email at thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com.
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4 days ago
"Watch Out Vegetarians" - The Rescue
"The Rescue"
Production L
January 2-9, 1965
Leaving Susan behind on 21st century Earth, the TARDIS lands on the planet Dido in the 25th century. There, the Doctor, Ian and Barbara meet Vicki, one of two survivors of the wrath of the once peaceful people of Dido. But is this a matter of mistaken blame?
Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, which was live streamed for our Patreon subscribers as we recorded, John and Jim discuss Vicki, the Doctor/Ian relationship and the mystery at the end of the story.
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Mar 18, 2023
"Jim Needs a Jolly Good Smack Bottom" - The Dalek Invasion of Earth
"The Dalek Invasion of Earth"
Production K
November 21 - December 26, 1964
The Daleks are back and they escalate their hostilities by taking over Earth with a plan that will mean the end of humanity. But the Doctor and his companions know a thing or two about the Daleks.
Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode the two discuss the where this story places in the Daleks timeline, the potential for Susan finally being realized, and the pointlessness of the Slyther.
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Mar 11, 2023
"The Most Dangerous Moment is at the Point of Materialization" - Planet of Giants
"Planet of Giants"
Production J
October 31 - November 14, 1964
The second series begins with a story intended for the show's premiere. An accident on board the TARDIS shrinks the time travellers to one inch in height. Can they make their way back to the TARDIS while dealing with a giant murderer and an inseciticide that can easily kill them?
Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode the two discuss the switching roles of Barbara and Susan, the lack of interaction between the main cast and guest stars, and the design of the insects in the episode. They are joined by artist Jerry Lange who offers his thoughts as well.
Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any of the major popular podcasting apps. You can write and comment or ask questions of us via email at thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com or by joining our Facebook community.
Join our Patreon community where your sponsorship earns you early access to new episodes as well as exclusive content. Click on the link here to take you to the Patreon page.
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Mar 4, 2023
"He's Not Even Fanboying!" - The Reign of Terror
"The Reign of Terror"
Production H
August 8 - September 12, 1964
The Doctor brings the TARDIS down in the middle of the French Revolution where the companions find themselves threatened with the guillotine. Can the Doctor, under the guise of a French official, save them from execution?
Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode the two discuss the animation for the missing episodes, the Doctor's strange favorite time period, and the significance of the Doctor's ring.
Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any of the major popular podcasting apps. You can write and comment or ask questions of us via email at thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com or by joining our Facebook community.
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Feb 25, 2023
"A Little Hitler in the Making" - "The Sensorites"
"The Sensorites"
Production G
June 20 - August 1, 1964
The time travellers land on a spaceship caught in the grip of The Sensorites. The Doctor and his companions find themselves prisoners of the Sensorites when the lock to the TARDIS is stolen.
Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode Jim worships at the alter of Barbara, Susan paints a beautiful picture of Gallifrey, and we show love for the double act of the Doctor and Ian, but question the Doctor's change of mood at the end of the story. And the Sensorites? Meh.
Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any of the major popular podcasting apps. You can write and comment or ask questions of us via email at thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com or by joining our Facebook community.
Join our Patreon community where your sponsorship earns you early access to new episodes as well as exclusive content. Click on the link here to take you to the Patreon page.
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Feb 23, 2023
The Doctor's Beard Podcast Promo
A Whovian (podcaster John S. Drew) and a Newvian (writer/editor Jim Beard) walk into a TARDIS and proceed to conquet time and space by watching and reviewing every episode of the Classic Doctor Who series from the beginning.
Review episodes released every Saturday around tea time. Plus, join the community on our Facebook and Twitter pages where we continue the conversation with artifacts from British newspapers of the time.
In addition, become a Patreon member and gain access to bonus content and early episode releases.
We'll see you in time and space...
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Feb 18, 2023
"Four is the Magic Number" - The Aztecs
"The Aztecs"
Production F
May 23 - June 13, 1964
The time travellers are spearated from the TARDIS by an Aztec temple and Barbara is misaken for an Axtec goddess. But will the ruse keep the doubters from becoming too suspicious in time?
Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode they discuss Aztec names, Badass Barbara, and "The Perfect Victim".
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Feb 11, 2023
"And Now For Something Completely Different" - The Keys of Marinus
"The Keys of Marinus"
Production E
April 11 - May 16, 1964
With the TARDIS trapped in a force field, the Doctor and his companions are forced to travel about the world of Marinus in search of a group of activator keys for a device known as the Conscience that can save the world.
Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode they discuss how vacations were good for William Hartnell, how this story was very Barbara-centric, and the mix of fantasy, science fiction and murder mystery in the story.
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Feb 4, 2023
"How Does One Go Through the Great Wall of China?" - Marco Polo
"Marco Polo"
February 22-April 4, 1964
The TARDIS breaks down and the Doctor and his companions find themselves as "guests" of Marco Polo as he travels to the court of Kublai Khan.
Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode as long as the story itself, they discuss how unlikable Marco Polo is, watching a telesnap reconstruction, and the connections this story has with The Prisoner.
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Jan 28, 2023
"Watch Those Hands, Mr. Chesterton!" - The Edge of Destruction
"The Edge of Destruction"
February 2-8, 1964
The TARDIS is trying to warn the time travellers of a danger that is about to happen, but they aren't paying much attention as they barely know who each other are and are squabbling.
Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the brillaince of William Hartnell's monologue in episode 2, the firsts of this series, and the extras on "The Beginnings" DVD set.
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Jan 20, 2023
"You Can See All the Way to Christmas!" - The Daleks
"The Daleks"
December 21, 1963 - February 1, 1964
The TARDIS lands on the highly radiated world of Skaro where the Daleks live in the cities and thanks to the Doctor and his companions, discover that their enemies, the Thals are alive and well and looking good.
Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. Here, they discuss Jim's shipping of a Thal and Barbara, the heavy padding in the second half of this seven part serial and the character development for Barbara and the Doctor.
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Jan 13, 2023
"The Caveman's Wearing Pants!" - An Unearthly Child
"An Unearthly Child"
November 23 - December 14, 1963
Two English school teachers are whisked away through time and space by an alien and his grandddaughter. They wind up in pre-historic times and face death when they cannot produce fire for the cavemen.
Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In their first outing, they discuss the perfect casting of Carole Anne Ford, the unlikability of the Doctor and the use of Ian Chesterton as the central character.
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