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Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast

David Lever & Thomas Musgrove

The Twelfth Doctor once said Hate is always foolish, and love is always wise. Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, exploring the good side of "bad" episodes. Or episodes people think are bad. We"ll be tackling negative discourse head-on by discussing where these stories fall down, how they could be improved, and what"s actually pretty darn great about them, thank you very much. And along the way there"ll be news, impressions, and many, many tangents. Hosted on Acast. See

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17:19

Outtakes: The Interstellar Conteaser

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/10/26

We're really busy this week and so as we're already editing the Interstellar Song Contest episode, rather than releasing nothing we thought it'd be nice to compile some of the funny or interesting stuff that's been cut or condensed, to hint at what's coming up next. Hopefully it'll also give you an insight into how we edit things. Does David own every book? Why do so many horrible people have such insane schedules? Has Charlie Condou been typecast in Doctor Who? Who wins, Norfolk or sea? Did

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52:37

Movie Master: Deciphering the mad filmography of Eric...

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/10/12

It's another special episode, pitting Tom against Secret Third Member once again as they attempt to prove who is the master when it comes to Eric Roberts, the most prolific actor of all time (but most importantly The Master in the TV Movie of all time). Which of these terrible Eric Roberts movies is the fake? How come all of these terrible Eric Roberts movies sound real? Has Dr Albert Beck crossed the line? If Earth get hot do people get mad? Minotaur Highway Collision, yes or no? Did Tom direct

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25:42

Destination Skaro, Colourisations & the Seventh...

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/09/28

On this episode we need to discuss the Children in Need special, Destination Skaro, 2 years after it aired, and somehow also 2 days (timey-wimey). We also dive into classic series colourisations and Big Finish's Seventh Doctor epic, The Last Day.How much does continuity matter? Can Davros rollerblade? How can you adapt classic who for the modern age? How many wigs did Anthony Ainley wear? Which classic episodes could do with a touch up? What's the deal with this biblical true crime podcast? Answers

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20:05

Master or Mestor?

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/09/14

It's quiz time again, with Tom versus Secret Third Member in America's favourite game: Master or Mestor? Who will weed out more details about renegade time lord The Master from hot facts about disgusting slugman The Mestor? Who will claim the coveted golden Pond? What did The Master do?! Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Also sorry for the slightly echoey audio in this episode. We're trialling a new set-up for in person recordings. Always Foolish is a positive Doctor

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1:20:50

In the Forest of the Night

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/09/01

On this episode Frank Cottrell-Boyce's series 8 foliage-based fairytale is growing on us, as we discuss In the Forest of the Night.Does every story need a villain? Does every story need a Doctor? Does every tree respond to flamethrower? Do wooden trees sail in flesh ships? Are the kids the real stars here? Is it a wolf or a labrador? How does this episode miss the mark on mental health? Will Clara and Danny get fired? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish. Plus David

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15:23

You've never seen the best Weeping Angel story

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/08/17

On this episode David explores the impact of the Weeping Angels, and dives deep into the expanded whoniverse to reveal the Weeping Angel Doctor Who story that may be better than Blink.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.Please, listen, share and rate the show. It really helps. Follow us and get in touch on Instagram alwaysfoolishpodcast,

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54:23

The Story & the Engine

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/07/27

On this episode it's story time as we ride the spider-train of thought through series 15's metafictional masterpiece, The Story & the Engine. This episode was recorded live from a house.How are stories intertwined with our basic humanity? Why can't David be trusted with scissors? How important is it to truly belong? Would you want to be on the front lines with Major Gasleak? What do the old gods mean to humans? Why is the org chart of this evil plan so unclear? In the end, what even is a story

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1:06:14

Lucky Day

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/07/13

On this episode it's your lucky day because we're discussing series 15's prescient podcaster-based political thriller, Lucky Day. This episode was recorded live from a house. How should the show explore post-Doctor PTSD? Why does Davros hate mouths? Are UNIT the other villains of this episode? Are Ruby's family the worst researchers of all time? What questions does Pete McTighe want us to ask? Did Conrad Clark kill Mr Benn? How are the media complicit in toxic politics? Was Kate Steward down the

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19:58

More favourite bits and deleted scenes

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/06/29

We're having a little summer break, so please enjoy another compilation of some of our favourite bits and deleted scenes that didn't make the episode's the first time. We'll be back with regularly scheduled content soon.Who is Burning Bill the Gecko? What happens just off-screen in Oppenheimer? Does David know what an eclipse is? Which Doctor can dunk? How about an X-rated K9 spin-off? What happens when Michelle Gomez goes improv mode? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always

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12:53

The missing Anniversary: What happened to Lost in the...

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/06/16

On this solo investigation David delves into the mystery of Lost in the Dark Dimension, Doctor Who's missing anniversary special. It's a story of egos and mismanagement that makes The Reality War look like Hamlet. Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.Please, listen, share and rate the show. It really helps. Follow us and get in touch on

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37:01

The Well

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/06/01

On this episode we're getting well into the depths of series 15's horror classic, The Well.Does this episode benefit from being a sequel to Midnight? Why does David love quarries? How heartbreaking is Rose Ayling-Ellis' performance? Did the wirework union step in here? Does ambiguity enhance a story? And are we ready for Doctor Who and the Mystery of the Crucified Skeleton? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding

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1:02:11

Lux

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/05/18

On this episode we're luxuriating in the madness of series 15's second story, Lux.Trigger warning for discussions of racism.Is this episode about the importance of human connection? Does David know what an eclipse is? How perfect is Alan Cumming as Mr Ring-a-Ding? How long does a conclave last? Can you go too meta with Doctor Who? Will Tom die on Mount Everest? What is RTD trying to say through the Doctor Who fans? How did the emperor return? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always

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20:29

We lost our minds over Mrs Flood Theories

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/05/11

On this little bonus episode, David takes Tom through his top Mrs Flood conspiracy theories. Is she the Rani? Is she a god? Is she no one of particular note? Get ready to get hype, or if you're hearing this later, get ready to laugh at how silly we were because she was obviously Tara from the Androids of Tara. Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common

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45:39

The Robot Revolution

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/04/29

On this episode we're revolting against our usual format to discuss the Season 15 opener, The Robot Revolution.Is this an effective season opener? Do we need more dead cats? Does RTD handle incels and coercion appropriately? What about K9's X-rated spin-off? What do we think of the spiky Doctor-Belinda dynamic? Is David an American sleeper agent? Why do we love retrofuturism? And could we be dealing with a god of stories? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always

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1:15:01

The Rings of Akhaten

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/04/13

On this episode we're offering up our opinions on series 7's song-filled story, The Rings of Akhaten.What does the ending say about potential? Will the cashless economy defeat Akhaten? What should Doctor Who mean to kids? How much is it to rent a moped? Is the Doctor kind of the villain of series 7? Where did Clara's dad buy that leaf? Also the Doctor and Clara definitely killed all those people. Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who

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30:20

Dimensions in Time Loop

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/03/30

Welcome to the first of what will be our yearly tradition - The Dimensions in Time Loop, where we lose our minds over Doctor Who's bizarre Eastenders crossover, Dimensions in Time (1993).Why does Kate O' Mara take this so seriously? Did Mandy steal the vote from Big Ron? Does quality matter in a charity special? How does Doctor Gun fit into this? What was the impact of DiT? Is K9 barred from the pub? Was it Sir Ian McKellen? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always

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40:32

Series 15 news and wild speculation

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/03/17

On this episode, we discuss the latest news for series 15, from exciting casting to a mysterious trailer to David's novel novel theories. We also offer wild speculation, which contrary to popular belief, isn't news.How excited are we for Juno Dawson? What colour do associate with the Black Guardian? Is that a big robot Anansi? How did Alan Cumming get deported? Will the next series have a darker tone? Are Rylan's teeth a weapon? Okay but is Mrs Flood the Rani or not? Answers to these questions, and

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30:20

Big Finish or Big Fibish? 2

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/03/02

The next instalment of quiz game, so play along at home! Can Tom work out which of these Big Finish stories is a big fake? Can David stop talking about Jago & Litefoot for 5 seconds? What ever happened to our other co-host? Did Douglas Adams ever meet a vampire? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick

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1:26:48

Wintertime special: The End of Time

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/02/14

On this episode we're wrapping up warm to watch RTD1's era wrap up, The End of Time. And finally the secret third member of Always Foolish is revealed.Is this story too self indulgent? Is David Tennant betting on the greyhounds? Does this episode sum-up the 10th Doctor's era? How wonderful is Bernard Cribbins? Will Obama fix the economy? What does Russell have to say about The Master's mental state? How did the Ood get so Buff? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish. Always

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27:30

Eighth Doctor Adventure or Eighth Doctor Invention?

Always Foolish: A Positive Doctor Who Podcast ·

2025/01/20

Tom's on holiday and David has family stuff so we've pulled the emergency hammer and deployed another quiz episode. Can David determine which of these weird eighth doctor novels is a fake? Can Tom resist the urge to soapbox about Fitz? Is David a Minecraft villager? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick

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