Episodes

  • The Tenth Planet (Revisited)
    Mar 4 2026

    The first regeneration arrives! As Mondasian Cybermen threaten Earth, Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack early body-horror Cybermen, Cold War paranoia, and the moment that transformed the Doctor forever.

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    38 mins
  • The Smugglers
    Feb 25 2026

    Pirates, betrayal, and a cursed treasure test the First Doctor’s moral compass. As Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack The Smugglers, one question stands out: Is the Doctor obligated to fix every injustice he encounters?

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    34 mins
  • Logopolis (Revisited)
    Feb 18 2026

    Entropy threatens the universe—and the Doctor’s life. As Logopolis falls and the Master seizes control, the Fourth Doctor faces destiny. With Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli, we ask: Was this the perfect regeneration?

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    34 mins
  • Planet of the Spiders (Revisited)
    Feb 11 2026

    WHO442: The Third Doctor’s final adventure isn’t really about spiders—it’s about fear, control, and the cost of ambition. In this episode, Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin examine Planet of the Spiders as a deeply thematic farewell that reshaped how regeneration is understood. Why does the Doctor finally call regeneration by name? What does Buddhism contribute […]

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    36 mins
  • The War Machines
    Feb 4 2026

    What happens when logic replaces conscience? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin tackle The War Machines, a chilling First Doctor story about AI tyranny, companion shakeups, and why this 1966 tale still feels uncomfortably relevant.

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    31 mins
  • The Keeper of Traken
    Jan 28 2026

    What if a society built on goodness is its greatest weakness? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Traken’s fragile utopia, Kassia’s downfall, and the Master’s quiet takeover—plus why this story reshapes Adric, Nyssa, and the road to regeneration for the 4th Doctor.

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    40 mins
  • Lucie Miller & To The Death
    Jan 21 2026

    What happens when the Doctor arrives too late? As Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin unpack Lucy Miller / To the Death, they confront Dalek plague warfare, shocking companion sacrifices, and the moment the Eighth Doctor learns mercy sometimes costs everything.

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    38 mins
  • The Legend of Baba Yaga (Big Finish)
    Jan 14 2026

    What happens when folklore fights back? Dom Bettinelli and Jimmy Akin break down The Legend of Baba Yaga, belief-powered reality, and the Fugitive Doctor’s harder edge. Is magic just psychic tech—and is mercy stronger than myth?

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    36 mins