The Time Scoop Podcast

Mike looks at the third episode of Doctor Who Series 10, Thin Ice, and laments what could have been.

In this Extra Scoop, Mike takes a look back at the first six Doctor Who fantasy drafts held on this show and gives a look at the stats.  Also, find out about new Doctor Who podcast This Is Where It Gets Complicated featuring Mike, Lauren, & John.  Finally, an announcement about the future of this podcast.   This Is Where it Gets Complicated on the NOTLG network

We're back with the latest Doctor Who fantasy draft.  Each of our panelists will be drafting a Doctor, a Companion, a Villain/Monster, a Writer, and two Wildcard selections in order to craft the perfect Doctor Who story. Also, we have a contest this episode to win a Kindle copy of The Vinyl Detective: Written in Dead Wax by Andrew Cartmel.  Let us know in the comments on our page what music makes you think of Doctor Who.  You have until midnight Pacific time on 6/6/16 to chime in.    Our Panelists: Kat: Verity! Podcast Keir: Gallifrey Public Radio Podcast In Defense Of Podcast Nate: Doc in the Box   Additional Links: Uncanny MagazineThe Viny Detective: Written in Dead Wax

We're back with our latest Doctor Who fantasy draft.  Guests Risa Romano & Matt Borcky join moderator M.A. Solko in choosing a Doctor, companion, villain/monster, a writer, and 2 wildcard choices in order to craft the perfect Doctor Who story. You can find links for our guests below: Risa Romano: A Disused Yeti Ramble on Nerdy Ponderings Matt Borcky: Bad Moose Cosplay on FacebookBad Moose Cosplay on Instagram Bad Moose Cosplay on Tumblr

It's time for our latest Doctor Who fantasy draft.  Our panelists are Nicole Mazza from the Terminus Podcast & Taylor Nelson from The Podcastica.  Let us know your thoughts on the draft or any other topics discussed along the way!   Links: Podcastica Terminus BroaDWcast: A resource for Doctor Who airdates for various stations around the world. Their archive goes way back! Doctor In Distress music video

It's time for our third Doctor Who fantasy draft podcast.  Joining us are guests John Pingel, Lauren Bancroft, & Enrico Palazzo.  Listen as they draft up fantastic imaginary Doctor Who stories, we discuss the upcoming Gallifrey One convention, and other fun. Contest: We did not get any entries for the Big Finish Doctor Who Humble Bundle mentioned on the last Extra Scoop episode, so you have another chance to win!  Just let us know who you think the winner (or winners) of this episode of the Time Scoop are here on our website, on our Twitter account (@TimeScoopCast) or on our Facebook page.  Be sure to include the hashtag #TheTimeScoop on your message if you post on Twitter.  Contest ends at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on 1/18/2016. Links: You can find John at: Podcastica Night of the Living Geeks   You can find Lauren at: LaurenBancroft.com Whoodles by Lauren on Etsy The Whovian Complex  

We're back for another Extra Scoop, this time looking at Big Finish Productions' Doctor Who audio dramas.  You can enter our contest for a Humble Bundle Big Finish audio bundle by tweeting at us (@TimeScoopCast), commenting on our Facebook page, or commenting below.  Include the hashtag #BigFinishAndChill and let us know which Doctor you look forward to hearing more of in Big Finish.  You have until 11:59 PM Pacific Time on 1/2/2016 to enter.   Recently, Michael guested on two episodes of Laughing at Archaeologists with previous Time Scoop panelist Rye Silverman and co-host Brock Wilbur.  The episodes covered Heaven Sent from the current series 9 and The Time Monster from series 9 of the classic series.  Laughing At Archaeologists on iTunes Laughing At Archaeologists on Facebook   You can find deals for the 12 Days of Big Finishmas and other great stuff at: Big Finish Productions   The Big Finish Humble Bundle is available at: Humble Bundle

Host M.A. Solko has just wrapped up 3 days at Time Eddy, a new convention held in Wichita, KS. Among the many guests was Doctor Who Season 24-26 Script Editor Andrew Cartmel.  Mr. Cartmel was kind enough to sit with us for an interview and went above & beyond as a guest!  Take a listen as he discusses his tenure on the show, as well as upcoming project The Vinyl Detective: Written in Dead Wax.   I also met with podcasters from the show Traveling the Vortex who provided us with a lot of great feedback.  Their show focuses on two long-term Whovians introducing a new fan to the series, both classic and contemporary.  Their show is a lot of fun and worth checking out!   http://travelingthevortex.com/   Contest! You can retweet one of our tweets for this episode or comment on this post for a chance to win a CD Copy of Andrew Cartmel's Big Finish audio play Crime of the Century.  There is a maximum of one tweet entry and one comment entry per individual.  The deadline to enter is November 5, 2015.  A winner wil

A mini-episode with M.A. Solko discussing Missy's impact in Doctor Who.    How do you feel about Missy's role in the series?  Do you have a favorite incarnation of Missy/The Master?    M.A. Solko recently attended the Art of the TARDIS craft faire at nerd wonderstore Geeky Teas in Burbank, CA.  Here are a few pics along with friends from The Whovian Complex.  Photos by Killer Cupcake Event Photography

Our first "Extra Scoop" episode!  Every few weeks we'll be doing a shorter episode outside of the fantasy draft format to discuss various topics that come up along the way.  In this episode, moderator M.A. Solko discusses his origins as a Doctor Who fan and how it informs the fantasy draft podcast.    The portraits for sale in the Intergalactic Trading Co. catalog circa 1986: Here you can see a book report crafted by M.A. Solko circa 1989: Links: Who's 50: The 50 Doctor Who Stories to Watch Before You Die by Graeme Burk & Robert Smith?Art of the TARDIS: Craft Faire at Geeky Teas in Burbank, CATime Eddy: Doctor Who Convention in Wichita, KSCeltic rock band The Angry Brians

Behold the ancient Gallifreyan Death Zone, where three panelists have gathered to harness the power of the Time Scoop in order to craft the perfect episode of Doctor Who!  The panelists will compete in a fantasy draft choosing a Doctor, a companion, a a monster or villain, a writer, and two wild card elements that best exemplify what they love about Who.   The Panelists: Robert Chan: Comedian, Improviser, & TV Critic. The Science JerksKnowing is Half the PodcastAsking for a Friend Alissa Morrow: Actress, Sketch Comedian Upcoming show R.A.T. at the Empty Space in September John Morrison: Writer & Director, not small-timeBruised Orange Theater CompanyStrangeloop Theatre   Be sure to vote for your favorite in the attached poll before October 5th!  There are no prizes at stake (aside from the bragging rights of being the first champion of The Time Scoop)!    Which Time Scoop episode of Doctor Who was your favorite in Episode 1? Additional links: John recommends Otherworld Theatre for Chicago-area scienc