Who's There? | A Doctor Who Podcast

In the past week, AI in Doctor Who has been a hot topic in the fandom amidst the explosion of an entirely AI-generated "episode" of Doctor Who on YouTube. Join Troy for a discussion on the usage of generative AI in fandom spaces, as well as an opening of a box of Doctor Who Battles In Time: Obliterator Cards. Will we end on a strong note, or a sad one...? CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:42 AI-Generated Doctor Who "Content" 20:41 Opening A NEW Battles In Time Box 44:53 Next Time Teaser...

This week: Troy met Russell T Davies, Karen Gillan and Arthur Darvill are doing a "Pondcast", new Doctor Who funkos & figures have been announced, Battles in Time is finally shipping to people - and Mark Gatiss thinks Doctor Who needed to be put to rest... it's safe to say we've got a lot to discuss! CHAPTERS00:00 Intro 02:19 The "Pondcast" Is Coming... 07:17 Doctor Who Comic Books 10:40 Troy Met Russell T Davies! 17:36 Opening Battles In Time Packs 27:16 New Doctor Who Funkos, Figures & Sonic! 34:35 The "Doctor In Distress" Charity Video 37:53 The Beauty Of Doctor Who Fan Media 41:41 Mark Gatiss' Comments On Doctor Who Hiatus 48:26 Outro

It's time for another edition of Doctor Who Hot Takes, but for the first time it's Troy in the (literal) hot seat - with a bowl of chicken tenders and a heap of hot sauce, every time a take is played that's controversial, he has to down some hot sauce-covered chicken! Join him for a spicy ride through your opinions...

The long-awaited series begins as Troy discusses his first Classic Who serials in his journey going back to the beginning of Doctor Who - An Unearthly Child and The Daleks! Join him for a dive into the good (and bad) of both stories, some news on Doctor Who figures and Troy chatting about meeting Chris Chibnall at a book signing! CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introductions - Starting Classic Who & First Calls! 08:20 Troy Met Chris Chibnall! 11:38 Reviewing "An Unearthly Child" 18:58 New 15th Doctor Figures Out NOW! 20:57 Bonus Calls 23:07 Reviewing "The Daleks" 38:43 Final Calls 47:04 Final Thoughts - Excited To Go Further!

Today, a new series begins on Who's There - analysing the companions of Doctor Who and discussing their best moments, character arcs and anything else notable. First in this series, the winner of a poll on YouTube, is Clara Oswald! From her Victorian counterpart to her evolving character across 3 series and varying relationship with the Doctor, join Troy for a ride through Clara's time in the TARDIS - as well as a catch up on some fandom news!

Sorry for the mess-around but I think this one's a valid excuse - a quick update on the next episode of the podcast, now coming next Tuesday instead of today!

Now that the dust has settled somewhat after the 2026 Christmas Special's cancellation, Russell T Davies' departure and the show being put out to tender, what's next for Doctor Who? What can fans get excited about? From surprise convention news to the Circuit Breaker event and even some new merchandise news, join me for a more wholesome, optimistic take on the future of Doctor Who... CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:09 Who's There's Future Recap/Update 09:05 The Tender Bid & End Of "Modern Who" 18:04 Reflecting On RTD2/Community Debates 26:53 Starfury Convention Update 29:13 There's A New Doctor Who Convention! 31:18 Peter Capaldi's Return To Conventions & Interview 35:00 Moving Forward (Circuit Breaker) 40:30 How Can The Billie Piper Cliffhanger Be Handled? 46:17 New Figures & Battles In Time Cards 50:34 Final Calls & Thoughts

No, I'm not being put out to tender... but now I want chicken tenders again. This is just a short update on my plans for the podcast including a new upload frequency and some new series ideas I have to help keep the conversation going for Doctor Who! Please leave all of your thoughts, feedback and ideas in the comments below!

With the news out about Doctor Who's future and the fandom in disarray, there's only one guest we can have on the podcast to give us 80 minutes of delirium and laughs in the face of one of Doctor Who's darkest periods... join Troy AND CRISPY as they reflect on the news of Doctor Who's tender - and have a laugh as they catch up!

Well... we got the announcement, and it wasn't even close to what any of us wanted. From Christmas being cancelled for the show, Russell's questionable departure statement and the lies/questions that have surfaced as a result, there was a LOT to discuss - so Troy did a live episode on YouTube last night. Here it is on audio platforms!

With Russell T Davies' big announcement for Doctor Who coming any time now, one question has been creeping across the fandom - will the Christmas special still make its 2026 deadline, or will rumoured (but hopefully untrue) internal chaos and filming schedule problems cause it to be pushed back? Let's debate it all...

I'm taking another week off to help ease some other pressures at the moment (and give myself some actual free time...) but in the meantime I wanted to share some news for the fandom, as well as announce the next-call in!

In just a few days, it'll be one year since the most recent Doctor Who episode, The Reality War, aired on BBC1, Disney+ and in UK cinemas. 12 months on, is it as bad as everyone said at the time? Join Troy and special guest Cooper Britton of Nostalgia Bait, as they discuss the highs and lows of The 15th Doctor's finale, one year on...

Between regenerations, companion exits, powerful musical moments and defining speeches, there are plenty of emotional moments in Doctor Who - but which stand out most? Join me as I take a host of your calls and debate the most emotionally powerful episodes and scenes in the show... 00:00 Intro 03:49 NEWS: Ncuti Gatwa's SNL UK Comments 08:15 15's Exit & Doomsday (First Caller) 13:19 The Emotional Power Of Music 18:29 Subtle Moments In Larger Episodes 21:14 One-Off Companion Exits 24:00 12's Death & Powerful Quotes 26:56 NEWS: New Look At Cyberman Figures! 29:51 Emotional Companion Moments 36:20 Sad Speeches & Darker Themes 40:00 Final Thoughts & Next Call-In Teaser

As we enter the depths of the longest gap between episodes in over 20 years, it's hard to be a Doctor Who fan right now when we know nothing about what's to come, both at Christmas this year and beyond... so I asked you how you felt about the fandom right now, and how you're managing to keep invested in the show - if you are at all! 00:00 Intro & Catch-Up 04:18 It's VERY Quiet For Doctor Who Right Now 06:52 The Wait For Christmas (& Beyond) Information 09:13 Finding Reasons To Be Invested In Doctor Who 15:03 Christmas Filming & Avoiding Leaks 18:15 There's Plenty Of Doctor Who Still To Watch! 22:37 DWM & Comic Cons (I Met Matt Smith!) 29:40 Tying Up Loose Ends 32:30 Fandom, Fan Films & Extended Media 38:20 A Special Call-In (& Final Thoughts)

A quick update on the podcast explaining why the podcast is taking a week off, with a small check-in on what I've been up to and what's coming soon for the show! Apologies for skipping a week, but I hope you can all be excited for next week still :)

With Doctor Who: Battles In Time returning, new sonic screwdriver replicas releasing soon, a build-a-figure Character line revealed and even a renewal of the Doctor Who Funko license, there are a few things to be excited about right now in the world of Doctor Who merchandise - so join Troy and special guest George Sheard as they chat about the best (and worst) parts of the world of Doctor Who collectables old and new!00:00:00 Introductions & Collectable Nostalgia 00:08:45 Sonic Screwdrivers (New Replicas Coming Soon!) 00:20:04 Battles In Time Returns! (& other DW Trading Cards) 00:53:09 Character Action Figures (& Yeti Build-A-Figure) 01:12:05 Lego & Character Building Sets 01:17:38 Doctor Who Funko Pops (New Funkos Coming Soon!) 01:26:01 Theorising For Christmas 2026 Merchandise 01:30:53 POLL TIME - Which Collectable Is Best? 01:33:35 Weirdest Doctor Who Collectables 01:38:24 Final Thoughts & George's Projects!

There have been a lot of companions over the course of Doctor Who's life, but who is the best? Which ones are underrated? How do my own thoughts on companions line up in a ranking system? Join me for an in-depth chat about the best companions in the Whoniverse... Tier List: https://sortr.io/sorter/doctor-who-companions-2005-2025-hwdjs 00:00 Intro 02:31 Opening The Companions Hotline 05:34 Romantic Companions 08:49 Balancing Classic, Modern & Big Finish 10:53 NEWS: New Figures Announced! 16:07 The Influence Of Rose Tyler & Sarah-Jane Smith 18:16 Comedic Companions 20:42 More Sarah-Jane Smith Love & Underrated Companions 23:32 POLL TIME: The Ideal TARDIS Team Size 26:13 The Impossible Girl 29:31 The Missed Potential Of Ryan Sinclair 33:10 Ranking My Favourite Companions 45:15 The Ranking Results 46:54 Final Picks For Best Companions

It's almost been a year since The Reality War aired and we had the dramatic reveal of Billie Piper's succession into the TARDIS - but with the fandom seemingly deciding that she's not playing the next Doctor, the question arises... who IS? Join Troy for a dive through fancasts & possible theories for who could take on the mantle of The 16th Doctor! CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro: Who's The Next Doctor? 02:51 Ncuti's Goodbye, ~1 Year On 04:43 We NEED Another Female Doctor (& Fugitive's Return) 10:14 Is Billie Piper The Doctor? 13:41 We NEED A Longer-Serving Doctor 16:12 16th Doctor Fancasts (Part 1) 21:53 Troy's Thoughts On The Next Doctor 25:41 16th Doctor Fancasts (Part 2) 31:12 Predictions For The 16th Doctor 33:56 16th Doctor Fancasts (Part 3) 38:21 BONUS STORY: Peter Capaldi Is Avoiding Fame? 41:31 Wrapping Up

Join Troy for a celebration of 200 episodes of Who's There, with special guest cameos, games, call-ins and a debut of a new segment where listeners CALL IN LIVE to debate topics with Troy! It's sure to be a wonderful time to celebrate one of the longest-running Doctor Who podcasts!