Monday, December 20, 2021

87. AK BENEDICT - Horror & Heartbreak

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In our final full episode of 2021 we are joined by AK (Alexandra) Benedict, musician, novelist and writer for Big Finish ranges from Torchwood to Doctor Who. AK's most recent release was The Lost Resort, the title story in a boxset of 5th Doctor adventures.

Thanks AK for a wonderful chat! 

Find out more about AK at her website - https://akbenedict.com/


For more information on the audio adventures we discuss throughout this episode, visit https://www.bigfinish.com/


Stay tuned for some bonus episodes of the podcast over the next few weeks.


Philip recommends Around The Console (podcast)

Dwayne recommends Children of the Stones (BBC Radio 4 podcast)


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Thursday, December 9, 2021

86. YASMIN BANNERMAN - Crossover Queen

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Our guest this time is Yasmin Bannerman, who has appeared in many of the cult shows we love including Red Dwarf, Doctor Who, Torchwood and Blake's 7. 

Yasmin speaks about her inspirations prior to chossing an acting career, working with Christopher Eccleston, creating the New Adventures companion Roz Forrester for an audio audience, and reprising the role of Dayna for Big Finish' Blake's 7 productions. 

Thanks so much for joining us Yasmin!


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Thursday, December 2, 2021

85. The Ninth Doctor - Lost Warriors and Other Galactic Funk

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In this edition we review five recent Big Finish Doctor Who releases plus the new Survivors box set. Those releases are:

Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor Chronicles Volume 2 - https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-the-doctor-chronicles-the-eleventh-doctor-volume-02-2131

Unit: Nemesis 1: Between Two Worlds - https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/unit-nemesis-1-between-two-worlds-2437

Doctor Who: The Doctor Chronicles - The Twelfth Doctor Volume 2: Timejacked! - https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-the-doctor-chronicles-the-twelfth-doctor-volume-02-timejacked-2502

Survivors: New Dawn 1 - https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/survivors-new-dawn-1-2531

The Diary of River Song Series 9: New Recruit - https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/the-diary-of-river-song-series-09-new-recruit-2503

Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures - Lost Warriors - https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/doctor-who-the-ninth-doctor-adventures-lost-warriors-2281


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Thursday, November 25, 2021

84. TIM FOLEY - Topical Writing & Other Relaxing Deadlines Vol. 4

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Writer Tim Foley joins us for a fascinating discussion on the process behind creating stories for Big Finish ranges including Torchwood, Doctor Who and Blake's 7. 

Thanks Tim for taking the time to hava a chat with us! 


Philip recommends UNIT: The Benton Files read by John Levene (Candy Jar) | http://www.candy-jar.co.uk/books/thebentonfiles.html

Dwayne recommends Iungo, the new album from ANAVAIIX | https://open.spotify.com/album/25XYqc9nqeRBc2EMP7B4Kv?si=1U6mo-VZT5yi3DrI1VFLmQ


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Thursday, November 18, 2021

83. Sapphire & Steel Review - Daisy Chain by Joseph Lidster and Remember Me by John Dorney

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Randomoids is back! This time we review two stories from a range you the listener voted for, Sapphire & Steel, starring David Warner and Susannah Harker. 

We look at Daisy Chain by Joseph Lidster and Remember Me by John Dorney. 

Plus, we reveal the next 2 stories to review for "We've Got Randomoids". 

What do YOU think of Sapphire & Steel, either the TV series or the audios? Drop us a line on our socials or a comment on our YouTube channel. 


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Thursday, November 11, 2021

82. SEÁN CARLSEN - From Time Lord Heel to Gallifreyan Babyface

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Seán Carlsen is best known in Doctor Who fandom as Narvin, a Time Lord CIA operative who initially started off opposed to Romana's Presidency in the "Gallifrey" series. Narvin has gone on to become one of Gallifrey's most loved characters. 

Thanks Seán for taking the time to have chat with us about your roles with Big Finish, your Doctor Who fandom, and some of your other work. 


Philip recommends Gallifrey Series 1-3. 

Dwayne recommens the Paul Joyce (Warriors' Gate director) interview in the most recent edition of the Type 40 Podcast


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Thursday, November 4, 2021

81. JON CULSHAW - First Impressions

One of the finest impersonators of our time, Jon Culshaw, has for several years now played various roles on audio at Big Finish including the Master, Kamelion, and most recently the Brigadier. 

Jon joins us this time to chat about his lifelong love of Doctor Who, why he loves impersonating Doctor Who characters so much, what it's like working with his childhood heroes, and his forthcoming.....Christmas single?!!

Thanks SO much Jon for taking some time out of your day to chat with us. 


Philip recommends The Five Doctors read by Jon Culshaw (BBC Audio)

Dwayne recommends Porcupine Tree's new single "Harridan"



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