Best Toymaking Podcasts (2024)

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Happy Times and Places 78.4 - The Celestial Toymaker 4 53:25

8d ago53:25

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The Celestial Toymaker puts guest Kieran Highman and host Toby Hadoke to the Final Test: which is episode four of this story which - and the podcast has been very honest with you about this - Toby has tended to find a bit of a struggle. But with Kieran as a plaything, will he realise that the toybox is actually full of joy? Please support these pod…

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The Phaser Aliens & Other Stories 1:28:10

5h ago1:28:10

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On the brand new Trap One Podcast Conrad (@HairoftheHound_), Denise (@CupOfTea69), Si (@Si_Hart) and Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) face The Phaser Aliens and much more as they discuss the latest audio annual release. You can purchase The Phaser Aliens & Other Stories here.By Trap One

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Happy Times and Places 79.2 - The Greatest Show in the Galaxy 2 59:59

17h ago59:59

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Artist Connor Adkins has chosen this partcular story to celebrate, but he doesn't need to do too much to make host Toby Hadoke eulogise this one - it's long been a favourite. All the fun of the fair (or all the curse of the circus) is to be had in this spooky and surreal slice of Sylvester. Script editor Andrew Cartmel (whose latest Vinyl Detectove…

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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #454: Working on a Thirteenth Hour Piano Medley Part 2

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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #454: Working on a Thirteenth Hour Piano Medley Part 2 https://archive.org/download/podcast-454/Podcast%20454.mp3 Today’s episode follows up on episode 447, which took six Thirteenth Hour soundtrack pieces and worked them together into a flowing piano medley. With more practice, it’s gotten easier to have them flow from …

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Happy Times and Places 79.1 - The Greatest Show in the Galaxy 1 1:05:26

5d ago1:05:26

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To tie in with the release of Andrew Cartmel's latest novel - released on March 19th in the UK and April 9th in the US (by Titan Books) - he's gusting on this edition to respond to host Toby Hadoke and guest Connor J Adkins' reactions to The Greatest Show in the Galaxy. This one has always been something of a favourite of Toby's so it's a bit of a …

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Who's He? Podcast 458 | Introducing The 2nd Doctor 36:09

5d ago36:09

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In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast..... Introducing the 2nd Doctor This time Phil and Scott look at how Patrick Troughton was introduced to the world in 1966 with episode one of The Power of The Daleks. With a new take on the Doctor, how effective was this episode in introducing a new actor to the role and what was the impact this had on the …

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The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #372 – Companion Piece! 52:38

7d ago52:38

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The Doctor Who Podcast returns from a spring break rested and refreshed. This time, Michele, Brent, and Drew take the campervan wheel to steer through a flurry of Doctor Who news releases. Up for scrutiny and discussion: episode titles, the ch-ch-changes new season trailer, official companion news, and new Doctor Who novels for your summer reading …

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The Edge of Destruction 1:20:22

7d ago1:20:22

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On the brand new Trap One Podcast Pete (@Prof_Quiteamess), Conrad (@HairoftheHound_), Jeff (@JeffComesToTime) and Tom (@aquatics64) discuss the new audio version of The Edge of Destruction, released on vinyl for Record Store Day 2024 and out on CD soon. You can pre-order the story on CD here with new linking narration from Carole Ann Ford.…

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Ep 232: Matt Harris | When AI Shifts the Balance of Power to Consumers: Preparing for a New Business Reality 29:37

8d ago29:37

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Episode 232: When AI Shifts the Balance of Power to Consumers: Preparing for a New Business Reality Matt Harris, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures, argues that generative AI will soon empower customers in unexpected ways. Consumers, he predicts, will soon use AI tools to continuously discover lower loan rates, higher-yield savings accounts, or more …

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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #453: Remembering Old School Tomb Raider Animation

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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #450: Remembering The Easy Exercise Plan and making a Thirteenth Hour Exercise Card Deck https://archive.org/download/podcast-453/Podcast%20453.mp3 Lately, I have been making animations for the Logan prison cell workout I talked in episode 450: While making them, I thought back to the first time I tried to do something s…

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Happy Times and Places 78.3 - The Celestial Toymaker 3 48:00

12d ago48:00

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This was recorded very much in between all sorts of other things but everyone seems to quite enjoy it when it's all a bit shambolic so nopthing has been done to hide that. Let's be honest, The Celestial Toymaker itself is a bit shambolic - and host Toby Hadoke has gone on record before to say that this episode might be the worst instalment of Class…

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Four From Doom's Day (Hours 15-20) 1:25:04

13d ago1:25:04

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On the brand new Trap One Podcast Melvin (@kittenry) and Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) discuss five hours from Doom's Day - the second video game instalment and the stories from BBC Audio. You can find the cut scenes from Wrong Place at the Right Time here. You can order Four From Doom's Day here.By Trap One

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Who's He? Podcast 457 | Introducing The First Doctor 39:32

12d ago39:32

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In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Introducing The First Doctor In an occasional series, Phil and Scott are discussing the episodes of Doctor Who that introduced us to a new Doctor. And to kick things off, they start right at the very beginning with William Hartnell in An Unearthly Child. With a lot to set up and with the very first episo…

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Happy Times and Places 78.2 -The Celestial Toymaker 2 47:40

15d ago47:40

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And we're on to the second instalment of The Celestial Toymaker, with doughty advocate Kieran Highman doing his best to eprsuade host Toby hadoke that this is an underappreciated story. It is also, it has to be said, a controversial instalment, and this idsm picked ovr in some (and some qould say excruciating) detail. Ah well - we mean well. We're …

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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #452: Experimenting with AI Vocals to See If I Can Turn My Male Voice Female

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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #452: Experimenting with AI Vocals to See IF I Can Turn My Male Voice Female https://archive.org/download/podcast-452/Podcast%20452.mp3 This week, I’m experimenting with artificial intelligence for music. There’s this one track that’s been holding up the final stages of the latest Thirteenth Hour soundtrack LP – it’s wri…

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Happy Times and Places 78.1 - The Celestial Toymaker 1 57:03

19d ago57:03

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Well, as all tongues are a-wagging about the new animation of The Celestial Toymaker, here is a podcast recorded just before the news of its resurrection was announced, which takes us back to the source material. Now then - and here's the catch - this is a happy-clappy podcast about how wondeful Doctor who is, and the last time you host Toby Hadoke…

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Who's He? at The Movies | Night of The Demon 11:05

19d ago11:05

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In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Who's He? at The Movies | Night of The Demon This time Phil takes a look at one of his favourite British horror movies, Night of the Demon starring Dana Andrews. In a tale of witchcraft, hairy demons and disbelieving square jawed scientists, this M.R. James classic ghost story is bought to the silver scr…

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The Giggle by James Goss 2:23:54

22d ago2:23:54

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On the 300th Trap One Podcast Mark (@Mark_Dodyk), Frazer (@FelixFrazer) & Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) discuss the Target book of The Giggle, and James Goss (@gossjam) drops by to talk to us about the novelisation. Special guest reading by Hannah (@MrsSimonTemplar). You can order the book here.By Trap One

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Happy Times and Places OMNIBUS - Black Orchid 1:22:22

22d ago1:22:22

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Steve O'Brien, cool sci-fi columnist of many years standing, offers his somewhat uncool opinion that Black Orchid has more to offer than a screwdriver and Peter Davison taking a wicket. And so here, in one tidy package (with new opening and closing credits, natch: why would Toby make it easy for himself?), is a ripping adventure in topping time and…

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Ep 231: Fred Reichheld | Unleashing Earned Growth: The Referral Spectrum 35:40

22d ago35:40

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Discover the engine of Earned Growth as Rob Markey and Fred Reichheld, Bain Fellow and "Winning On Purpose” author, hold a working session on how references and referrals significantly contribute to organic growth. Rob and Fred unearth the pivotal role that references and referrals play in propelling Earned Growth. They answer key questions such as…

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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #451: Welcome, Fantasy Author Melinda Kucsera to the Show

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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #451: Welcome, Fantasy Author Melinda Kucsera to the Show https://archive.org/download/podcast-451/Podcast%20451.mp3 This week, prolific fantasy author and podcaster Melinda Kucsera joins the show. We first talked not long ago when I came on her show, and I wanted to have her back on mine to continue the conversation. We…

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Happy Times and Places 77.1 - Sleep No More 1:32:21

26d ago1:32:21

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Host Toby Hadoke keep putting off the more recent stories becasue they intimidate him: he hasn;t watched then several dozen times like he has the Classic Series. However - he has bitten the bullet and stayed awake through the whole of this Capaldi standalone instalment... one that has a number of unique features. It's generally considered a bit of …

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Who's He? Podcast 456 | Like a fool, I'm in a cage | Horror of Fang Rock Review 45:30

26d ago45:30

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In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Horror of Fang Rock - Review This episode Phil and Scott settled down to watch the new and shiny version of Horror of Fang Rock from the recent Season 15 blu-ray collection. New effects, screaming ladies and plenty of fog is the order of the day with Tom Baker and Louise Jameson on fine form. They also g…

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The Star Beast by Gary Russell 1:13:38

29d ago1:13:38

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On the brand new Trap One Podcast UK Jason (@jangomac72), Bryn and Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) review the Target novelisation of The Star Beast by Gary Russell. You can order the book here.By Trap One

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Happy Times and Places Omnibus - Silver Nemesis 1:57:12

29d ago1:57:12

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Dalek and Cyber expert Gavin Rymill advocates for one of Doctor Who's less celebrated adventures : but one which comes with a lot of expectation due to it being an anniversary story. This one has it all - Nazis, Cybermen, Time Lord secrets, and Skinheads who don't like social workers. So, with this being a positive podcast, will gavin and host Toby…

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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #450: Remembering The Easy Exercise Plan and making a Thirteenth Hour Exercise Card Deck

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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #450: Remembering The Easy Exercise Plan and making a Thirteenth Hour Exercise Card Deck https://archive.org/download/podcast-450/Podcast%20450.mp3 In one section of The Thirteenth Hour, the main protagonist, Logan, ends up in a desert dungeon, where he languishes in a dehydrated and depressed state for some time until h…

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Too Much Information 4.7 - Assassin at Peking 1:13:48

1M ago1:13:48

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And so the epic that is Marco Polo comes to a close. There's a pre-filmed fight, a new cast member who has worked with the director before, and a few attempts at a closing scene that don't make it into the finshed episode (which is the first instalment of Doctor Who not to end with a cliffhanger). It is also Waris Hussein's last contact with the pr…

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Who's He? Podcast 455 | I'm your Doctor when in need | The Caves of Androzani Review 1:04:44

1M ago1:04:44

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In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Review - The Caves of Androzani What has taken these two so long to get around to talking about this story? In episode in which Phil has the occasional disagreement with his microphone stand, Paul and he discuss The Caves of Androzani, Peter Davison's final story in the role of the Doctor. While consider…

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The Last Day - Volume 1 56:40

1M ago56:40

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On the brand new Trap One Podcast Keith, Dan (@D_Hollingsworth) and Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) discuss the first part of The Last Day, Big Finish's epic final story for the Seventh Doctor. ***Contains spoilers***By Trap One

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The Doctor Who Podcast Episode #371 – Timey-Wimey Scheduling! 53:30

1M ago53:30

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The Campervan is back! After an enforced period of absence (it’s been a whole month guys!) James, Brent and Ian pull the Campervan into a the usual parking boy in the interstellar lot and put their feet up for a good ol’ geekout. They cover midnight dropping in the UK, companion switch-ups, Season 15 on blu-ray and Big Finish‘s new monster-epic, Da…

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Happy Times and Places 76.6 - The Green Death 6 1:09:40

1M ago1:09:40

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Here we go, the end of an era. Special guest Reuben gives his favourite thing about episode six and then - two years later (such is the nature of these podcasts!) - his bonus thing. So charge your glasses and toast a departing companion, a single tear, and a ride off into the sunset. Please note that this episode was recorded before the death of ac…

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Ep 230: Tim Pernetti | A New Playbook: Reinventing the IMG Academy Experience 38:11

1M ago38:11

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Why would a world-class sports academy invest in a student center, rather than more coaches, fancy equipment, or dorms? IMG Academy, a Florida boarding school, turns out some of the most successful college and professional athletes around. Its president, Tim Pernetti, led a massive cultural shift toward customer loyalty. Tim says IMG Academy used t…

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