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PODCAST

The Doctor"s Beard Podcast

Lucky Shot Productions

A Whovian (John S. Drew) and a Newvian (writer/editor Jim Beard) walk into a TARDIS and retrace the journey of the Doctor and his companions from the very beginning.

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01:34:42

Union of the Snake - "Snakedance"

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2025/10/14

Production 6D: "Snakedance" (January 18-26, 1983) - Classic Doctor Who Season 20 Review The Fifth Doctor discovers that Tegan Jovanka has been involuntarily manipulating the TARDIS coordinates, steering them toward the peaceful planet Manusa - homeworld of the Sumaran Empire Federation and the historical site where the malevolent Mara was supposedly destroyed centuries ago. But the snake-like entity was never truly vanquished, and it once again seizes control of Tegan's mind in a terrifying

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02:00:13

The Alien Chicken Monster from Another Dimension -...

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2025/10/06

Production 6E: "Arc of Infinity" (January 3-12, 1983) - Classic Doctor Who Season 20 Premiere Review Omega, the legendary renegade Time Lord and architect of Gallifreyan time travel, makes his shocking return with a desperate plan to escape his antimatter prison and re-enter the positive matter universe. Using the Arc of Infinity as his gateway, Omega hijacks the Fifth Doctor's biodata pattern to create a physical duplicate body - but his scheme becomes entangled with companion Tegan Jovanka's

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58:27

Would You Like a Jellybaby? - Tom Baker Retrospective

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2025/09/29

John and Jim wrap up their year long look at the Tom Baker era with a retrospective shaped with a framing letter from Patreon listener, Jamieson. We discuss Tom's three eras, his companions, and why he is considered one of the greats among the Doctors. Please make sure you are subscribed to our podcast via any of the major popular podcasting apps. You can write and comment or ask questions of us via email at thedoctorsbeardpodcast@gmail.com or by joining our Facebook community. Join our Patreon

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01:57:58

Layered Vanity - "Time Flight"

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2025/09/22

Production 6C: "Time-Flight" (March 22-30, 1982) - Classic Doctor Who Season 19 Finale Review The Fifth Doctor's planned visit to London's Great Exhibition takes a dramatic detour when the TARDIS becomes trapped in a mysterious time corridor alongside missing Concorde supersonic aircraft, leading to an unexpected encounter with prehistoric Earth and ancient mysteries. Join podcaster John S. Drew and acclaimed writer/editor Jim Beard as they master time and space, delivering in-depth reviews of every

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01:48:26

No Longer Mint in Package - "Earthshock"

The Doctor"s Beard Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Production 6B: "Earthshock" (March 8-16, 1982) - Classic Doctor Who Review The Doctor's TARDIS materializes on a future Earth where the Cybermen orchestrate their most devastating plan yet - bombing a galactic conference to destroy world leaders and reshape the universe's destiny. Join podcaster John S. Drew and acclaimed writer/editor Jim Beard as they become masters of time and space, delivering comprehensive reviews of every Classic Doctor Who serial. In this emotional episode analysis, they dive

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01:52:03

Gaga for Peter Davison - "Black Orchid"

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2025/09/08

Production 6A March 1-2 1982 The TARDIS lands in 1922 where Cranleigh Hall is being haunted by a mysterious figure and dead servants that only the Doctor apparently sees. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they are joined by artist Jerry Lange. Together, they discuss the stopping of the bickering among the crew, the obvious

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01:52:05

Pete Davison and the Arguers - "The Visitation"

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2025/09/01

Production 5X February 15-23, 1982 The TARDIS lands near London in 1666, where the Doctor manages to stop an alien invasion, but burns down London in the process. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the argumentative nature of the companions, the lack of essential Doctor in Davison's portrayal, and the wonder of

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01:48:46

Jim, You Male Fool! - "Kinda"

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2025/08/25

Production 5Y February 1-9, 1982 As Nyssa recuperates in the TARDIS, the Doctor, Tegan and Adric explore the world of Deva Loka where an Earth exhibition have uncovered the Kinda, but do not know the deadly secret these peaceful people hide. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the sidelining of Nyssa, the

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01:17:43

Everything Old is New Again - "Four to Doomsday"

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2025/08/18

"Four to Doomsday" Production 5W January 18-26, 1982 The TARDIS lands on a vessel bound for Earth with four different groups of humans from different times and cultures. But are they human? And what are the intentions of Monarch and his fellow Urbankans? Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the character

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01:51:23

A Vision in Beige - "Castrovalva"

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2025/08/11

"Castrovalva" Production 5Z January 4-21, 1982 The Doctor struggles to settle into his new incarnation, taking the TARDIS to the world of Castrovalva where the Master has set a trap. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss Peter Davison as the Doctor, the role of the Watcher, and the Tegan and Nyssa's relationship

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01:04:15

Hecate! Hecate! Hecate! - "K9 & Company"

The Doctor"s Beard Podcast ·

2025/08/04

"K9 & Company" Production 7P December 28, 1981 Sarah Jane investigates a coven of witches with her new found friend, K9. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the pairing of two iconic companions, the concept of the show as a series, and the lack of motive for a supposed mystery. Please make sure you are subscribed

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01:57:35

Logopolis is a 3-D Printer - "Logopolis"

The Doctor"s Beard Podcast ·

2025/07/26

"Logopolis" Production 5V February 28 - March 21, 1981 In an attempt to fix the chameleon circuit, the Doctor finds the Master has survived and is causing chaos on the planet, Logopolis, which hold the secret to the universe's survival. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the introduction of Tegan, the connection

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01:33:37

Keep on Traken - "The Keeper of Traken"

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2025/07/19

"The Keeper of Traken" Production 5T January 31 - February 21, 1981 On the way to Gallifrey, the TARDIS is taken over by the Keeper of Traken who needs the Doctor's help with a wave of evil that is washing over the peaceful union. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the introduction of Nyssa, the rapport between

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01:39:58

Goodbye, Lalla - "Warriors' Gate"

The Doctor"s Beard Podcast ·

2025/07/12

"Warriors' Gate" Production 5S January 3-24, 1981 The TARDIS winds up in the void between E-Space and N-Space, but the gateway is guarded by robots created by those rebelling against their enslavers. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the abrupt departure of Romana, the sidelining of Adric and K9, and the

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Doctor Who and the Malcontents - "Doctor Who and the...

The Doctor"s Beard Podcast ·

2025/07/05

"Doctor Who and the Pescatons" July 1976 The Doctor and Sarah Jane return to Earth to discover a metallic shark-like race is bent on taking over the planet. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss the similarities with Fury from the Deep, the toned down performance of Tom Baker, and the lack of Sarah Jane in the

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01:18:41

Lalla is a Pain in the Neck - "State of Decay"

The Doctor"s Beard Podcast ·

2025/06/28

"State of Decay" Production 5P November 22 - December 13, 1980 The TARDIS takes the Doctor, Romana and Adric to a world where the people appear backward despite indications of high technology. Moreso, a threat from the Time Lords' past is hiding in plain sight. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, they discuss sidelining of K9,

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01:25:57

Lost in E-Space with Lalla - "Full Circle"

The Doctor"s Beard Podcast ·

2025/06/21

"Full Circle" Production 5R October 25. - November 15, 1980 Trapped in E-Space, the Doctor and Romana encounter Adric and a mystery that has kept his people in darkness for decades. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single story of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, we discuss the premiere of Adric, the opportunity of a lifetime for Andrew Smith, and the sidelining of both

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01:31:45

When Lalla Met Jacqueline - "Meglos"

The Doctor"s Beard Podcast ·

2025/06/14

"Meglos" Production 5N September 27 - October 18, 1980 The Doctor comes to help the people of Tygella, but is it really him? Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, we discuss the makeup on Tom Baker, the double act of Gregger and Brotadec, and the return of Jacqueline Hill to Doctor Who. Please make sure you are subscribed to our

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01:31:52

Vacationing with Lalla - "The Leisure Hive"

The Doctor"s Beard Podcast ·

2025/06/07

"The Leisure Hive" Production 5N August 30 - September 20, 1980 The Doctor and Romana visit the planet of Argolis where tachyon technology is being used to restore a dying civilization. Podcaster John S. Drew and writer/editor Jim Beard join forces once again to become the masters of time and space as they watch and review every single episode of the Classic Doctor Who series. In this episode, we discuss the new version of the theme, the removal of the Radomizer, and the agency of Romana. Please

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01:19:43

The Best Laid Plans - Patreon Exclusive #79

The Doctor"s Beard Podcast ·

2025/05/31

MUSIC Craig Ferguson of the Late, Late Show creates lyrics for the Doctor Who theme - Craig Ferguson ~ Doctor Who Special Openings! Show 11th SEASON RETROSPECTIVE John and Jim discuss the good, the bad, and the funny in Pertwee's final season as the Doctor. Stay tuned for our Pertwee retrospective next week. COMIC 97 - Doctor Who - "Size Control" - May 18 - June 29, 1974 The Doctor discovers a vessel where giant mantis-like creatures are preparing to destroy their enemies, a

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