The Doctor and Ruby seek Kate Stewart and UNIT's assistance to answer two critical questions. Why is there a Twist at the end, and who is Ruby's mother? The finale of the 2024 series begins! Join us as we review The Legend of Ruby Sunday. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 321. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, …

The Doctor and Ruby arrive in 1813 and find themselves amidst killer cosplay. Who are the Chulder? What do they want? And, more importantly, who is Rogue? Oh, this is SO Bridgerton! Join us as we review Rogue. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 321. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and prese…

It's a fine day in Finetime! All the people are obliviously enjoying themselves and are SOOOOO Brave! But, underneath it all, is everything as A-OK as it seems? Join us as we review Dot and Bubble. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 320. This episode is streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and presented in the …

The Doctor mysteriously disappears soon after he and Ruby arrive in Wales. On her own, will Ruby discover the meaning of the mysterious woman always standing 73 yards away? More importantly, can she pay using her phone? Join us as we review 73 Yards. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 318. This episode is streamed live o…

Steven Moffat returns to write Doctor Who for the first time since Twice Upon a Time in 2017! The Doctor and Ruby arrive on a war-torn alien planet where the Doctor finds himself in a situation unlike any seen before. How will he escape? Who is Ruby Sunday's next of kin? Join us as we review BOOM! The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing …

The 2024 series arrived on on the 10th and 11th of May 2024 with a first-ever two episode premiere. We welcome Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor in his first full series. But why is the Doctor Who fandom so divided? Join us as we review Space Babies and The Devil's Chord. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 317. This ep…

The Doctor finds himself trapped in a repeating scenario. Where does the Doctor eventually go when he goes the long way around? Join us as we discuss Heaven Sent, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 11. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 316. This episode streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and is being presented in t…

When is a street not a street? What happens when the Doctor is very angry with you? Who is the Mayor of Trap Street? What does this have to do with Rigsy? Join us as we discuss Face the Raven, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 10. he Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 315. His legions are coming and there's always a twist at the e…

It's time to SLEEP NO MORE! After all these years, we ask ourselves if it was as bad as we remembered? Or, has time and other things (longtime listeners know what Kyle means) endeared us to this story? Join us as we discuss Sleep No More, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 9. he Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 314. This episode …

What is the Osgood Box and how does this mysterious device factor into one of the Twelfth Doctor's greatest moments? Join us as we discuss The Zygon Inversion, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 8. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 313. This episode streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch and is being presented in the o…

In a follow-up. to the Day of the Doctor, Doctor Who's 50th anniversary special, the Doctor and Clara come face-to-face with Osgood. But, wait, how can Osgood still be alive? Who is Bonnie? All these questions plus the return of UNIT and Kate Stewart! Join us as we discuss The Zygon Invasion, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 7. he Discussing Network pro…

Did the Doctor make a mistake by saving Ashildr? What happens to someone after an encounter with The Doctor changes their lives forever? Join us as we discuss The Woman Who Lived, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 6. he Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 311. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown.…

Why did the Twelfth Doctor choose the face he wore? What significance does it have in the scenario where the Doctor and Clara find themselves? Can the Doctor save the village? And did the Doctor discover the Hybrid? Join us as we discuss The Girl Who Died, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 5. he Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode …

The events of Under the Lake lead into part two of this two part story. Can Clara save everyone if The Doctor is now amongst the dead? Wait..the Doctor can't be dead, can he? Join us as we discuss Before the Flood, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 4. Programming note: This episode was recorded at the beginning of 2023 and may include segments speculatin…

The year is 2119 when the Doctor and Clara arrive in a Scottish underwater mining facility just three days after the crew unearthed an empty black spaceship. Tragedy abounds as the crew members begin dying replaced with an army of hollow-eyed ghosts. Join us as we discuss Under the Lake, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 3. Programming note: This episode…

The Doctor and Davros together again! Join us as we again welcome back Oz-9's Shannon Perry and discuss The Witch's Familiar, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 2. Programming note: This episode was recorded at the beginning of 2023 and may include segments speculating on the Doctor Who 60th anniversary. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing …

The Doctor, Clara, and Missy travel to Skaro in part one of the two-part Series 9 opening story. What - or who - will they find? Who was the boy on the battlefield? Join us as we welcome back Oz-9's Shannon Perry and discuss The Magician's Apprentice, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 1. Programming note: This episode was recorded at the beginning of 202…

How different are the various incarnations of The Doctor? Are some more alike than others? Which incarnations do we think are more alike or most different? Join us as we discuss this fan requested episode. This episode was recorded live and is presented in the original live recording format. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Ep…

RTD returns Doctor Who to Christmas Day with a festive episode filled with surprises, mysteries, familiar tropes, hungry goblins, and holiday delight. The Doctor meets Ruby Sunday, saves Davina McCall, and begins an all new adventure! Join us as we review The Church on Ruby Road and officially welcome Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor! This episo…

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! What is this game we are a-playing? Who is Stooky Sue and why do the Stooky Babbies weep? Better yet, what made Kyle cry on our live stream?!?!?! We continue our celebration of Doctor Who as we discuss the second of three 60th Anniversary specials. Join us as we review The Giggle and welcome Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth …

After a coffee mishap inside the newly regenerated TARDIS, The Doctor and Donna travel further than ever before. Stuck aboard a massive spaceship, can our duo appreciate the mavity of the situation? We continue our celebration of Doctor Who as we discuss the second of three 60th Anniversary specials. Join us as we review Wild Blue Yonder. This epis…

The Doctor doesn't beleieve in destiny, but - if the Doctor did - destiny would be headed for Donna Noble. David Tennant, Catherine Tate, Jacqueline King, Karl Collins, and the amazing Russell T. Davies and Murray Gold return to Doctor Who for the first of three 60th Anniversary specials. Join us as we review The Star Beast. This episode was record…

Welcome to the 300th episode of our adventure through time, space, and all things Doctor Who. Whether you've been with us from the very beginning or if this is your first episode, THANK YOU. As Lee likes to say, you have other things you could be doing, and you chose to spend time with us. THANK YOU! The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussi…

Discussing Trek's Larry Irby returns for this companion Spotlight on Sarah Jane Smith. Who is your favorite Doctor Who companion? Let us know what you think by following us on social media by searching for @discussingwho. This episode is Part II of II. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 299. Hosted by Kyle Jones with gue…

If destiny exists, then it is heading for Donna Noble! We are weeks away from the Doctor Who 60th Anniversary specials. Join us as we discuss the trailer and speculate on what is to come. Let us know what you think by following us on social media by searching for @discussingwho. Kyle Jones and Lee Shackleford host this bonus episode.…

Do you remember your first encounter with Doctor Who? Chances are, if you're listening to a Doctor Who podcast, you DO remember. Like many who grew up in the US during the 1970s, Discussing Trek's Larry Irby discovered Doctor Who via the local PBS station. Join us as we discuss Childhood Memories of Doctor Who, the latest Doctor Who news, and much …

Join us as we discuss entertainment retcons and the impact those changes have on the audience and the story. We talk about what makes a retcon work and what elements cause a retcon to be hated by fandom. Finally, we ask ourselves, Should RTD Retcon the Timeless Child? Join us as we discuss this and more! Let us know what you think by following us o…

If given the chance to travel with the Doctor, would you? If given the chance, which incarnation would be your first choice - or last? Join us as we rank our choices across all incarnations. What are your thoughts? Do you agree with our choices? Let us know on social media @DiscussingWho. The Discussing Network presents Discussing Who Episode 296. …

After learning of RTD's return to Doctor Who and anxiously awaiting a potential following annoucement, Kyle's wait is over! Murray Gold returns to Doctor Who beginning with the 60th Anniversary specials! Join us as we discuss Gold's return, speculate on the titles of the 60th Anniversary specials, and discuss recent promotional images from the upco…

We look back at our favorite episodes from Doctor Who Series One (2005) to Series Eight (2014) and celebrate seven years of Discussing Who! Which episodes make the list? Do we include your favorites? Let us know on social media @DiscussingWho. The Discussing Network presents Discussing Who Episode 294. Hosted by Lee Shackleford, Clarence Brown, and…

Join us as we review The Curse of Fenric, a four-part story starring Sylvester McCoy as the Seventh Doctor and Sophie Aldred as Ace, and welcome back the always amazing Nicole Mazza! Editor's Note: This episode was recorded in the fall of 2022 prior to the airing of The Power of the Doctor. The Discussing Network presents Discussing Who Episode 292…

The Doctor brings Ace back to Perivale where a race of feline aliens is kidnapping her old friends. Who are the Cheetah people? Join us as we review Survival, the final story of the classic era of Doctor Who. The Discussing Network presents Discussing Who Episode 292. Hosted by Lee Shackleford, Clarence Brown, and Kyle Jones.…

What happened to Susan? Will Russell T. Davies retcon the Timeless Child? What really happened when the Second Doctor regenerated? Let us know what you think! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @DiscussingWho. Send feedback and we will feature your responses in a future episode. This episode marks the seventh anniversary of Discuss…

Welcome back to Discussing Who, fellow Whovians! In this episode, we're going to investigate the wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey world of the TARDIS. More specifically, we'll be discussing the possible brand-new interior of the Doctor's iconic time and space machine. We'll give our thoughts on the design and the potential impact on future adventures. Do…

Join us as we say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023! Shannon Perry returns as we revisit a classic Fifth Doctor story, The Visitation. And who doesn't love a game, right? Can you keep up with how many times Kyle says Oz9 in the episode? Make it a counting game or a drinking game! It's up to YOU! What did you think of this classic Doctor Who story? …

The 2022 holiday season has arrived, giving us an opportunity to reflect on the importance of gratitude. How can discussing Doctor Who be GOOD for you? How can entertainment create a community? What stories and characters from our past are we most thankful for? What are YOU most thankful for? Let us know what you think! Connect with us on Facebook,…

This is it! The Thirteenth Doctor's last battle arrives as companions old and new converge to help the Doctor stop the Master's Dalek Plan. Or, what that the CyberMaster's plan? The story is so fast paced that we're quite sure it left the Doctor a bit dizzy! The story pays tribute to Doctor Who past, present, and future - and gives us an ending tha…

It began with The Woman Who Fell to Earth, and it ends with The Power of the Doctor. What were the era's highs and lows? What do we expect to happen in The Power of the Doctor? Did Chris Chibnall hurt or help Doctor Who? Join us as we look back on Chris Chibnall's time as Doctor Who showrunner and speculate on the finale! Let us know what you think…

It’s Christmas and the Doctor and Clara are reunited by Santa Claus? It must be a dream? Right? Join us as we review the 2014 Doctor Who Christmas Special – Last Christmas. Let us know what you think! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @DiscussingWho. Send feedback and we will feature your responses in a future episode. The Discuss…

Missy’s plan to convert the human race into a cyber army has begun. Can the Doctor and Clara stop her? Who is the President of Earth? How does UNIT factor into the equation? Join us as we review Doctor Who Series Eight Episode Twelve – Death in Heaven. Let us know what you think! Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @DiscussingWho. S…

Unexpected tragedy threatens to destroy the Doctor and Clara’s friendship. Plus, it may not be the oldest question in the universe, but it is the question fans asked since her first appearance in Deep Breath. Who is Missy? Join us as we review Doctor Who Series Eight Episode Eleven – Dark Water. Let us know what you think! Connect with us on Facebo…

One morning, everywhere in the world, humanity wakes up to face the most surprising invasion yet. A forest has grown overnight and taken back the Earth. It doesn't take the Doctor long to discover that the final days of humanity have arrived…or has it? Perhaps something else is at play? We do love surprises! Join us as we review Doctor Who Series E…

The Doctor and Clara confront an unknown life form while the TARDIS goes into lockdown. Separated from the Doctor, will Clara rise to the occasion with the assistant of a newfound friend Rigsby? We think so because, Clara, our Clara, someone chose well! Join us as we review Doctor Who Series Eight Episode Nine - Flatline. Let us know what you think…

After a tension-filled ending to their last trip, The Doctor and Clara depart for what may be their final adventure. What perils might they face aboard the Orient Express in space? We begin with the news and end with Kyle's hope for a return to the (Murray) Gold standard! Connect with us on social media and let us know your feedback. We will featur…

With Lee returning from the UK, our review break of the 2014 Series of Doctor Who ends. But, before boarding the Orient Express (in space), join us we catch-up on recent events and Lee's recent holiday where he meets a classic Who guest star. Plus, we celebrate an Oz-9 milestone, talk Daleks and the Queen, Stonehenge, Doogie Houser, and much more. …

Television audiences first met An Unearthly Child on November 23, 1963, and, across the pond, began another type of Trek on September 8, 1966. How did Doctor Who and Star Trek beat the odds to continuously regenerate and live long and prosper? What makes these series special? What do you think? Let us know and we will feature your responses in a fu…

Shannon Perry of Oz-9 returns as we count down our Top 5 Companions from the current era of Doctor Who. Who makes the list and who doesn't? Can anyone guess Clarence's #1 companion? Who would make your list? Let us know and we will feature your responses in a future episode. The Discussing Network presents Discussing Who Episode 277. Hosted by Lee …

It's finally here! The episode Kyle's been waiting for all his lives - Lee and Clarence take center stage and discuss all things Doctor Who and the general state of fandom. That's the best I can give you, folks, as I (Kyle) will be listening along with all of you...and I can't wait! The Discussing Network presents Discussing Who Episode 276. Hosted…

In the mid-21st Century, the Doctor presents Clara with an impossible choice and the fate of Humanity lies in the balance! Meanwhile, back in the as-of-this-recording-present, we give a shout-out to an absolutely fantastic family of Whovians, the Mullin Family. Join us as we review Kill the Moon, Doctor Who Series 8 Episode 7. Oh, and sorry Sweden!…

The moment has been prepared for. It is change and not a moment too soon! Or, as the Doctor's daughter herself said, "Hello Dad!" Join us as we welcome our new Fourteenth Doctor Ncuti Gatwa to Doctor Who! There's excitement in the air! Let the speculation for what will come next begin! The Discussing Network proudly presents a special episode of Di…