The Vortex - Episode 32
> October 17th, 2009
This week we present a review of the classic Doctor Who story, The Deadly Assassin. Enjoy!
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This week we present a review of the classic Doctor Who story, The Deadly Assassin. Enjoy!
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A classic episode this week from May 2008: Episode 4 featuring a review of the Doctor Who stories, An Unearthly Child and The Edge of Destruction from The Beginning Boxset. Enjoy!
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The gang reads your email and discusses the final episode of the Star Wars prequel trilogy: Revenge of the Sith.
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The Vortex Review! A little bit of everything: Doctor Who, Star Wars, Sherlock Holmes, books, movies, and your emails. It’s an episode of whatever’s on our minds.
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Dave, Sammy, and Jeffrey review the pilot episode of Smallville, and wonder what’s going on with the Superman movie franchise.
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Sammy, Dave, and Jeffrey discuss their favorite cartoons. From Popeye to Sponge Bob, they’re all here!
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A special episode direct from TimeGate 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia! Dave and Sammy fill you in on all the important action from the convention, and talk about meeting Terrance Dicks, legendary sript editor for classic Doctor Who!
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From the Meddling Monk to Weng Chiang and Sutekh, it’s One-off Villains of Doctor Who!
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Our 25th episode, and one year anniversary! The gang talks about the Back to the Future trilogy, and reminisces about watching movies in the ’80s and ’90s.
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The gang discusses Star Trek II: the Wrath of Khan!
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Join Dave, Jeffrey, and Sammy for a discussion of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones!
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The Vortex presents Geek Stew. Dave and Sammy look back at 2008, and look forward to things to come in 2009! Also, the new Doctor Who DVD release schedule is discussed.
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Matt Smith has just been named as the 11th Doctor! Sammy, Dave, and Jeffrey discuss what this might mean for the future of Doctor Who.
Join in the online discussion at http://geekoutpodcast.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=25 .
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Join Dave and Jeffrey as they dissect the Borg, notorious villains from the Star Trek Universe.
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From William Hartnell to Sylvester McCoy, Dave and Sammy present their favorite Doctor Who episodes of the Classic Era.
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Join the Vortex crew as they discuss Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace!!!
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At long last, it’s the Doctor Who Season 2 Review! Every Season 2 episode is discussed by Dave, Jeffrey, and Sammy.
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In honor of the Hallowe’en holiday we present a retrospective of Orson Welles’s famous War of the Worlds radio broadcast (and it’s pretty close to its 70th anniversary!). We also highlight our top scary Doctor Who stories.
“…That grinning, glowing, globular invader of your living room is an inhabitant of the pun’kin patch, and if your doorbell rings and nobody’s there, that was no Martian; it’s Hallowe’en!”
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The BBC announced today that David Tennant will be leaving Doctor Who after the 2009 series of specials. The Vortex team discusses this news and speculates on future Doctors in this special installment.
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Sammy and Dave are joined by the host of Geek out Loud, the official podcast of geekoutonline.com, to discuss Star Wars: The Clone Wars!
Dave and Sammy overview the Doctor Who regenerations from the Tenth Planet to the Parting of the Ways.
Dave and Sammy discuss the Captain Marvel comic, The Monster Society of Evil, by Jeff Smith. SHAZAM!
Sammy, Jeffrey, and Dave review the 1951 George Reeves film, Superman and the Mole Men.
The gang talks about the new X-Files movie, I Want to Believe, and reviews the Sarah Jane Adventures.
After seeing the Dark Knight, Dave and Sammy talk about the future of superhero movies, as well as the new Doctor Who DVD releases, the Time Meddler and the Black Orchid.
Dave and Jeffrey discuss the new Star Trek film, set for release in summer 2009.
Part two of our Doctor Who companion special. Companions of the Sixth and Seventh Doctors are covered, companions of the TV Movie, as well those of the new series.
Don’t forget to email us your questions and comments!
Running just a little late this week, here’s part one of our two-part Doctor Who Companion Special. All Who companions up to the Sixth Doctor are discussed.
At long last, Dave and Sammy present the promised episode devoted to Doctor Who Series One! Every episode from the series that brought the Doctor back is discussed. Also discussion of Doctor Who books and a new DVD release.
Our Timegate Convention Special! Dave and Sammy make a trip to Timegate, meet John Levene (Doctor Who’s Sgt. Benton), spend a lot of money, and report on all the goings on of a major convention. It’s the best Vortex yet!
Breaking news! Russell T. Davies announces that he is leaving Doctor Who after the current season. Sammy, Dave, and Jeffrey discuss what this might mean for Doctor Who fans.
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In honor of the fifth episode, Dave and Sammy present their top five heroes and villains of all time. Be sure to listen in to find out who finishes on top!
Episode 4 features reviews of the Doctor Who stories, An Unearthly Child and The Edge of Destruction. Dave and Sammy are joined in the studio by Jeffrey, resident Who expert. Don’t forget to send us an email: thevortexpodcast@gmail.com .
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Episode 4 will be posted Saturday, May 3rd. The Doctor Who stories An Unearthly Child and The Edge of Destruction will be reviewed by Dave, Sammy, and Jeffrey. Be sure to listen, and don’t forget to email us! thevortexpodcast@gmail.com
Captain Midnight is featured, with discussion of his appearances in radio, television, comics, and film. Also a discussion of Captain Midnight radio premiums.
Don’t forget to email us your comments and questions: thevortexpodcast@gmail.com .
Episode Three of The Vortex will be posted Saturday, April 19, 2008. Dave and Sammy will review Captain Midnight of radio, comics, movies, and television. Mark your calendars now!
Also, be sure to send your comments and questions to our new email address: thevortexpodcast@gmail.com .
Dave and Sammy review the New Adventures of Superman and Adventures of Aquaman cartoon TV series from the 1960s. Also discussion of Doctor Who #1 from IDW Publishing.
Episode Two of The Vortex will be posted Saturday, April 5th. Featured reviews are of Doctor Who # 1 from IDW Publishing and the New Adventures of Superman and Aquaman cartoons from the ’60s. Be sure to check us out!
Premiere episode of the Podcast. Dave and Sammy talk about the Doctor Who comic book from IDW Publishing, and review the classic Doctor Who stories, Earthshock and the Aztecs.
The premiere episode of The Vortex will be posted on March 22nd. Featured reviews include the classic Doctor Who stories the Aztecs and Earthshock. Also details on the Doctor Who comic book from IDW Publishing. Come one, come all!
Here is a one-minute promo for The Vortex.
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Description of new podcast. Hosts Dave, Sammy, and Jeffrey chat about the Doctor Who TV Movie and things to come.
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