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TARDIS Rubbish: A DOCTOR WHO Podcast

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Join a rotating roster of guests as we explore our favorite show, DOCTOR WHO.

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S3E3 - AN ABSOLUTE JOY: Series 2 Post-Mortem with...

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2025/08/13

Exterminate/Regenerate author JOHN HIGGS rematerializes at the console to do a post-mortem on series 2, Ncuti Gatwa’s tenure as the Doctor…and the RTD2 era as a whole?Visit www.johnhiggs.com to SUBSCRIBE to his Substack BUY Exterminate/Regenerate PRE-ORDER Lynchian: The Spell of David Lynch =============== 👉 FOLLOW / CONTACT 📺 youtube.com/@tardisrubbish ⏱️ tiktok.com/@tardisrubbish 📷 instagram.com/tardisrubbish 📬 tardisrubbish@gmail.com

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00:46:03

S3E2 - EXTERMINATE/REGENERATE: An Interview with John...

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2025/04/03

Timothy Leary. William Blake. The 20th-freakin-century. Just some of the topics that writer John Higgs has tackled in his career as an author. And now—almost inevitably!—he turns his eyestalk on Doctor Who in his latest book, EXTERMINATE/REGENERATE: The Story of Doctor Who which comes out April 10. Listen to Josh talk to one of his favorite writers from across the pond, Mr. John Higgs.More from John: www.johnhiggs.com Order the book: https://geni.us/ExterminateRegenerate =============== 👉 FOLLOW

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01:14:36

S3E1 - The Redundant Vestiges of its Function: CITY...

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2025/03/17

It's Paris, 1979! Something of a table wine, really. As we wait between seasons of NewNuWho, we revisited one of the old favorites...it's CITY BWOING OF DEATH!📖 CHAPTERS 00:01:20 Why City of Death? 00:01:53 John's Impressions as a New Series Fan 00:07:09 The Classic Who Experience 00:13:26 Michael’s Love for the Serial 00:19:32 Douglas Adams’ Influence 00:25:54 The Humor and Tone 00:30:58 The Paris Setting and On-Location Filming 00:35:34 Julian Glover is a Treasure 00:40:06 Fan Backlash and John

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01:23:15

S2E7 - The 'T' Stands for Troll: EMPIRE OF DEATH

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2024/08/05

Better late than never! Recorded the day after Empire of Death first dropped, Josh, Michael A. Nixon, and Riley Silverman shared their thoughts on the capper of Ncuti Gatwa’s first season as the Doctor. Learn what we thought about the return of Sutekh, the resolution of Ruby Sunday's backstory, and whether this season succeeded as an entry point for new viewers.📖 CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Guest introductions 00:01:26 Overall thoughts on "Empire of Death" 00:05:06 Discussion of Ruby Sunday's

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01:17:17

S2E6 - Who's Your Mummy? THE LEGEND OF RUBY SUNDAY

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2024/07/01

Join the TARDIS Rubbish crew as they discuss "The Legend of Ruby Sunday," the penultimate episode of Doctor Who Season 14/1/40. Josh, John, Michael, and Adrienne share their thoughts on Russell T Davies' penultimate episode, diving deep into the revelations, callbacks, and theories about what's to come in the finale.📖 CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro and overall thoughts 5:45 Russell T Davies' writing and storytelling approach 12:30 Susan Foreman and the Doctor's past 18:15 Sutekh reveal and

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00:58:03

S2E5 - You're a Beautiful Woman, Probably: ROGUE

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2024/06/13

Join our messy TARDIS crew as we dive into "Rogue,” episode 6 of Doctor Who Season 14/1 — a story that feels like a "D&D one-shot campaign" with its Regency era setting, shapeshifting villains, and the Doctor falling hard for the charming but mysterious Jonathan Groff.We analyze the Doctor's emotional journey from avoidant to uninhibited, the significance of the first on-screen queer romance and kiss, and speculate on Rogue's true identity. We also heap praise on Millie Gibson's

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01:09:50

#8 – The Man Trap: DOT AND BUBBLE

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2024/06/05

We dive into the latest Doctor Who episode, "Dot and Bubble," exploring its cutting commentary on social media and classism (among other things). Join Josh and special guests Guy, John, and Riley Silverman for discussions of:The unsettling portrayal of an influencer-driven society The chillingly casual monsters The powerful ending that foregrounds the Doctor's race 📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions 01:04 Riley's Favorite Doctor and Personal Connection 06:56 John's

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00:46:34

#7 – Never, Ever Tell Me the Rules: 73 YARDS

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2024/05/29

The Rubbish crew was bowled over by this Doctor-lite episode, which focuses entirely on new companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) as she finds herself abandoned by everyone she cares about...while stalked by a mysterious woman who maintains her titular distance.Topics covered: Overall thoughts on this dark, grounded horror episode Ruby's fear of abandonment and how the episode explores it The lack of The Doctor and Ruby having to solve problems on her own The prime minister storyline as political

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01:09:24

#6 – Capitalist Landmines: BOOM

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2024/05/22

Former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat is back with "Boom," and the TARDIS Rubbish crew is here to break it all down! Join Josh, John, and Michael as they dive deep into this explosive episode.Discussions include: Moffat's trademark tight plotting and balance of tones Ncuti Gatwa's powerhouse performance as the Doctor Themes of faith, capitalism, and the power of stories How modern Who relates to shows like Lost & Game of Thrones ...and of course, a "Moffat Bingo Card"

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01:08:58

#5 – Baby's in Black and I'm Feeling Blue: SPACE...

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2024/05/16

At the TARDIS Rubbish console this week is Josh, John, Guy, and Adrienne on the occasion of Ncuti Gatwa's first proper season as the 15th Doctor! In this episode we react to the first two episodes: "Space Babies" and "The Devil's Chord." We explore the ambitious concept of talking space babies, Ncuti's infectious enthusiasm, and the subtext surrounding the abortion debate. We also delve into the unsettling performance of Jinx Monsoon as the Maestro and the existential dread it

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01:20:34

#4 – The Doctor Dances Again: THE CHURCH ON RUBY ROAD

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2023/12/28

Join Josh, John, Guy, and Jack as they pilot the TARDIS through a discussion of the 2023 Doctor Who Christmas Special "The Church on Ruby Road." We talk theories about new characters like Ruby and Mrs. Flood, first impressions of Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor, and lingering questions around those ominous apartment cracks. We'll break down standout scenes like the hilarious goblin musical number and the Doctor's brilliant deductions. Expect closer analysis on topics ranging from how this

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01:07:58

#3 – Ze Giggle

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2023/12/16

Join Josh and guests James, John, and Guy for an in-depth breakdown of the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special "The Giggle." Topics covered include:Initial reactions to the celebratory special and how it provides closure while setting up exciting new adventures Analyzing the complex "bi-regeneration" plot device that splits the 14th Doctor in two Appreciating Ncuti Gatwa's debut performance as the exuberant 15th Doctor Discussing the Toymaker as an unsettling yet whimsical

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00:57:16

#2 – Wilf Blue Yonder

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2023/12/07

Join hosts Josh, John, and Guy discuss the second Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Special, "Wild Blue Yonder." The trio analyzes the unexpected stand-alone adventure style of this special, praising showrunner Russell T. Davies' ability to craft an emotionally impactful "haunted house in space" story with just the core cast. They explore the horror and existential elements of the episode, comparing it to classic stories like "Midnight" and "The Ark in Space." The

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00:53:37

#1 – The Star Beast Awakens!

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2023/11/29

TARDIS Rubbish: A Dive into 'The Star Beast' and the Future of Doctor Who In the inaugural episode of 'TARDIS Rubbish', Josh, James and John react to the first new Doctor Who in over a year, discussing the regeneration of The 14th Doctor, the nostalgia in the episode, the fun and heartwarming moments, and the bold statements on gender representation. They also speculate what's in store in the upcoming specials. 00:02 Introduction and Welcome 00:40 Who is Your Doctor? - Panel Discussion 04:41 The

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