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Do you remember when Doctor Who returned to our screens back in 2005 after the long drought? Did you take to the new version of the show right away, or did it take a while?

Well, while you’re thinking about it, why not join Scott and Calliope for a blast from the past as they discuss the 9th Doctor episode, Rose.

And yes, that was seven years ago. Can you believe it’s been that long?

And lo, into the Doctor-less wasteland (a.k.a. late 2003) came the animated attempt to do a Doctor Who reboot. Scream of the Shalka was written by Paul Cornell (writer of Father’s Day, my favorite 9th Doctor episode, among others), Sir Derek Jacobi was on board as The Master (later to reappear in the same role in the 10th Doctor episode, Utopia), Richard E. Grant provided the voice of “The Ninth Doctor” (after playing one of the versions of the Doctor in 1999′s Curse of Fatal Death), and Sophie Okonedo played the Companion-to-be: Alison Cheney (and later she played Liz X with the 11th Doctor.)

Quite the coming together of talent, eh?

So, listen to our opinions on the topic, then tell us what you thought of this animated episode.

It’s National Poetry Month (in the U.S. anyway) so I thought y’all might enjoy a Doctor Who Haiku. Where best to begin than at the beginning?

An Unearthly Child
Two teachers in a junkyard
Grandfather panics

Apparently this is what the Daleks have been up to during their absence. Calm! Relax!

Recently (as in, in the current podcast) we had the opportunity to interview Travis Richey (a.k.a. Inspector Spacetime). Haven’t heard of Inspector Spacetime? Well, let us put you wise.

To begin with, you might want to watch this video of the Doctor Who spoof “Inspector Spacetime.” as it appeared on Community.
Then, check out this post on Infovore.
Next, you might check out this page on TV Tropes.
And finally, you might be interested in the Inspector Spacetime Confessions Tumblr.

All done? Cool. Now you can watch the Inspector Spacetime panel from this year’s Gally (and listen to Scott laugh…and watch the back of his head a lot. You briefly see the back of Calliope’s head, too.)

Yet more info:
Our Podcast Interview with Travis Richey: Article 38
Support The Webseries: The Kickstarter Campaign
Travis’ YouTube Channel 1: Sivartis
Travis’ YouTube Channel 2: Travis Richey

Scott and Calliope get to interview Inspector Spacetime himself, Travis Richey! Inspector Spacetime, originally a Doctor Who spoof that appeared on Community, has taken on a life of its own. Fans have taken that beginning, and created a whole world to go with it. And now, there could be a related webseries….

Support The Webseries: The Kickstarter Campaign
Travis’ YouTube Channel 1: Sivartis
Travis’ YouTube Channel 2: Travis Richey

Some of you may be aware that I am obsessed with music. Just look at what I found!

In this episode we discuss the infamous American TV Movie featuring the 8th Doctor – Paul McGann. I’m not gonna lie. It gets a bit snarky. But we do issue a snark warning for those of you who’d rather skip that part. Also? We talk about the the console some more. Care to guess who that is in the photo above?

On the bright side, re-watching this episode has really made me want to try some of the 8th Doctor audios. Have you listened to them, and if so, what did you think?

Tiki Dalek, now with hula hoop attachment!

During the Masquerade judging break, we enjoyed the comedy stylings of Charlie Ross. No, seriously, I almost died laughing. He was hilarious. Part of his set was a song set to the theme tune for the Rocky Horror Picture Show, covering all the Doctors so far. Sadly, I haven’t been able to find a video of the whole thing, but here is most of it.

Enjoy.