The Says WHO Podcast

Praise him. This week, Kat and Tip are checking themselves into The God Complex, where they’re lifting the veil on one of the Eleventh Doctor’s most interesting and layered episodes. Psychological horror, interesting character development, existential themes - and that’s before they even dive into the story… So whilst you’re looking for your room, why not catch The Says WHO Podcast’s most in-depth review yet? 💬 Do you think The God Complex is underrated? Let us know in the COMMENTS ! 🔔 Don’t forget to FOLLOW US so you never miss an episode! ⭐️ And if you're enjoying the pod, please consider leaving us a REVIEW ! Next week, it's interview time, as we chat with Katherine Wheeler and Natalia Fox about all things Red Twilight. TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 The Start 2:40 Netflix rules out Doctor Who bid 5:18 World Productions interested in Doctor Who? 8:05 Pete McTighe involved in show’s future? 14:34 AI episode controversy 24:08 Giveaway Announcement 30:28 REVIEW 2:35:03 TRIVIA 2:48:45 LISTENER THOUGHTS 2:59:26 The End CONTACT : linktr.ee/thesayswhopod Theme music by Sam Dinley

This week, we're off to Wales, where a disappearing Doctor, a fascist politician, and a mysterious old woman in the distance make for a hellish 60 years for Ruby Sunday. Join us as we re-evaluate one of the RTD2 era's most experimental episodes, and the Twitter thread that got Kat more than a few followers of her own (thankfully not any creepy women standing under trees, though!). DISCLAIMER: This episode features discussion of sexual abuse. See the timestamps below to skip this. 💬 Do you despise this story as much as Kat? Let us know in the COMMENTS ! 🔔 Don’t forget to FOLLOW US so you never miss an episode! ⭐️ And if you're enjoying the pod, please consider leaving us a REVIEW ! TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 The Start 4:57 Kat's Battles in Time Update 9:41 Doctor in Distress 'Controversy' 13:27 Kat's Knitting Update 19:03 REVIEW 1:12:47 **TRIGGER WARNING - SA** 1:26:21 **TRIGGER SAFE** 1:41:54 TRIVIA CONTACT : linktr.ee/thesayswhopod Theme music by Sam Dinley

This week on the podcast, Kat has got an axe to grind. We’re taking a trip to Berlin for a River Song origin story, complete with shape-changing alien robots and a swift right hook to the face of the Führer. Buckle in to find out exactly why Kat despises this episode so much… (N.B. Apologies - the audio quality does take a dip in the last 15 minutes, as we had a mic issue, but hopefully it’s all still audible.) 💬 Do you despise this story as much as Kat? Let us know in the COMMENTS ! 🔔 Don’t forget to FOLLOW US so you never miss an episode! ⭐️ And if you're enjoying the pod, please consider leaving us a REVIEW ! Next week, we’re off to Wales to join Ruby Sunday and the Fifteenth Doct- Oh, hold on, he’s disappeared… TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 The Start 1:46 Tenth Doctor and Rani on Big Finish 8:28 Karen and Arthur's Pondcast 10:21 Kat & Tip at the BFI 12:41 REVIEW 1:57:26 TRIVIA 2:04:13 LISTENER THOUGHTS 2:08:31 The End CONTACT : linktr.ee/thesayswhopod Theme music by Sam Dinley

This week, we’re joined by the creator of upcoming fan film, Doctor Who: Outlander , Mark Bray. Mark talks us through the process of creating the film and what to expect from the project. Doctor Who: Outlander releases on 29 AUGUST on the M&B Homeland YouTube channel (linked below). Next week, it’s review time again, as Kat & Tip take a little city break to Berlin for some Series 6 shenanigans… 💬 What do you make of the trailer for Outlander? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to follow us so you never miss an episode! ⭐️ And if you're enjoying the pod, please consider leaving us a review! MARK BRAY : @M&BHomeland CONTACT : linktr.ee/thesayswhopod Theme music by Sam Dinley

This week on The Says WHO Podcast, we're joined by the delightful Alfie Shaw , writer and producer of Big Finish's Twelfth Doctor Adventures range. See Alfie talk about his career and history with Doctor Who, how he began working with Big Finish, and his many projects (including the highly successful The Eleventh Doctor Chronicles , featuring Jacob Dudman's Eleventh Doctor and companion Valarie Lockwood). And of course, we'll be talking about his most recent project in giving Jon Culshaw's Twelfth Doctor his own exciting series, including full spoiler discussion of today's finale - The Second Death of the Daleks . A big thank you to Alfie for joining us this week and sharing his wisdom, stories and spoilers! Make sure to join us next week, when we're back with another interview - this time with the brilliant Mark Bray to talk about his upcoming fan film, Doctor Who: Outlander! 💬 What did YOU think of The Twelfth Doctor Adventures? And what did you make of that cliffhanger? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to follow us so you never miss an episode! ⭐️ And if you're enjoying the pod, please consider leaving us a review! CONTACT : linktr.ee/thesayswhopod Theme music by Sam Dinley

WARNING : This episode contains strong language, topics of a sexual nature and some extremely questionable opinions. NSFW .Here on The Says WHO Podcast, we like to ask the big questions. Questions like who is the sexiest alien from sci-fi television series Doctor Who?For this mission, we've recruited some help in the form of cosplayer, content creator, cabaret performer, and chuffin' great Yorkshire lass, Ellie Jolly . So join us for what may be our most unhinged episode yet, as we play Smash or Pass with Doccy Who aliens. 💬 Do you agree with our rankings? Who are your Whoniverse 'Hear Me Out's? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.CONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopodELLIE JOLLY: @elliejolly_Theme music by Sam Dinley

We've rocked up on the red planet this week, for a Victorian-era Ice Warrior adventure. This is an oft-forgotten Capaldi story, but does it deserve a reappraisal, or should it be left in the Martian dust?💬 What do you think of this story? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell so you never miss an episode.Next week, we're joined by Ellie Jolly to rank the Whoniverse's sexiest aliens! TIMESTAMPS :0:00 The Start7:17 REVIEW48:13 TRIVIA59:11 LISTENER THOUGHTS1:02:15 The End CONTACT : linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

Here there be witches... Kat & Tip reunite after their summer breaks to discuss an oft-forgotten and overlooked story of the Jodie Whittaker era: The Witchfinders . So, is this tale of medieval misogyny a hidden gem, or is it best left in a pile of alien mud...? 💬 What do you think of this story? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow the show so you never miss an episode.Next week, we're back to review another story that doesn't seem to get talked about (even though it's one of Kat's favourite stories): Series 10's Empress of Mars . TIMESTAMPS :0:00 The Start 4:45 BBC Studios Pitching for Show 10:26 Kat Reviewing Big Finish's 12DAs for DWM 14:54 REVIEW 1:15:42 TRIVIA 1:28:46 LISTENER THOUGHTS 1:39:50 The End CONTACT : linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

This week, Tip is joined by guest co-host Josh Carr to tackle one of the biggest questions facing Doctor Who: who should be writing the show?From established TV drama writers to exciting newcomers, we build a big wishlist of writers we'd love to see lend their talents to the TARDIS. We'll be discussing what makes a great Doctor Who script, the balance between experienced genre writers and fresh creative voices, and which writers from television, film, theatre and beyond could bring something completely new to the Whoniverse.💬 What do you think of our picks? Who would you like to see write on the show? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.Next week, it's the return of the Kat, as we whizz back to the Dark Ages to review The Witchfinders! TIMESTAMPS :0:00 The Start15:40 Phoebe Waller-Bridge25:53 Mike Flanagan30:31 Andy Weir42:23 Charlie Brooker51:14 Rian Johnson, Vince Gilligan, Gordon Smith58:19 James Graham1:04:47 Tony Gilroy1:10:48 Jack Thorne1:21:49 Alex Garland1:25:05 Steve Pemberton & Reece Shearsmith1:29:23 Sally Wainwright1:36:32 Grant Morrison1:41:48 Lisa McGee1:51:40 Kaliane Bradley1:56:32 Daisy May Cooper & Selin Hizli2:02:09 John Finnemore2:04:50 Howard Overman2:06:29 Quickfire Picks2:14:29 Mackenzie Crook2:18:54 Lucy Prebble2:25:02 EU Writers2:29:43 Closing Thoughts CONTACT : linktr.ee/thesayswhopod JOSH CARR : @joshryancarrTheme music by Sam Dinley

No TV episodes? No problem. This week, we're proving that some of the Doctor's greatest adventures never made it to telly. This week on The Says WHO Podcast, Kat is joined by special guest co-host Jack Alexander to dive into the rich world of Doctor Who expanded media. From Big Finish audios and novels to comics and spin-offs, these are Kat and Jack's absolute favourites (in between all the tangents...). 💬 What are your favourite pieces of expanded media? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Next week, Tip is joined by guest co-host Josh Carr to talk about writers we'd love to see on the show! TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 The Start 10:16 Touched by an Angel 16:13 Tangent #1 27:12 Dalek Empire / Cyberman 32:23 Tangent #2 35:33 Tangent #3 39:43 The Eleventh Doctor Chronicles 45:48 The Chimes of Midnight 48:30 The Holy Terror 50:50 60s TV Comic Strip 59:54 Titan Comics 1:03:21 Target Novelisations 1:11:34 The Light at the End 1:14:16 Out of Time 1:15:21 Daughter of the Gods 1:17:41 Circuit Breaker 1:24:50 Tangent #4 1:38:21 Quickfire Round 1:41:03 LISTENER THOUGHTS 1:44:31 TRIVIA 2:01:14 Kat tries to do the outro... CONTACT : linktr.ee/thesayswhopod JACK ALEXANDER : @An_awful_Jack Theme music by Sam Dinley

"And I suppose... If it's my last chance to say it..." This week, Kat & Tip are heading back to Canary Wharf for one of the biggest finales in modern Doctor Who as we revisit Army of Ghosts and Doomsday, 20 years on! From the mystery of the ghosts to the unforgettable Dalek reveal, the iconic Dalek vs Cybermen trash talk, Torchwood's debut, and one of the most emotional companion exits the show has ever produced, there's a lot to unpack. Did Russell T Davies balance spectacle and emotion? Does Daleks vs Cybermen live up to its promise? And after 20 years... does this finale still hit as hard? 💬 What are your thoughts on this story? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Next week, join Kat & special guest co-host, Jack Alexander, as they talk their favourite pieces of expanded media! "And I suppose... If it's my last chance to say it..."This week, Kat & Tip are heading back to Canary Wharf for one of the biggest finales in modern Doctor Who as we revisit Army of Ghosts and Doomsday, 20 years on!From the mystery of the ghosts to the unforgettable Dalek reveal, the iconic Dalek vs Cybermen trash talk, Torchwood's debut, and one of the most emotional companion exits the show has ever produced, there's a lot to unpack. Did Russell T Davies balance spectacle and emotion? Does Daleks vs Cybermen live up to its promise? And after 20 years... does this finale still hit as hard? 💬 What are your thoughts on this story? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.Next week, join Kat & special guest co-host, Jack Alexander, as they talk their favourite pieces of expanded media! TIMESTAMPS :0:00 The Start1:22 RIP Justin Richards4:26 For the Love of Time and Space Con Guests12:28 Ncuti Gatwa Becomes a Doctor13:36 Kat on A Chat With...17:42 REVIEW 21:06 Lasting Impact23:48 Opening26:03 Jackie & The Ghosts41:07 Ghostbusters45:12 Cybermen Reveal53:17 Torchwood & Yvonne Hartman1:06:39 Rose1:10:15 Cliffhanger1:14:39 Daleks vs Cybermen1:24:49 Jackie & Pete1:30:40 The Doctor & Rose1:41:59 Bad Wolf Bay1:37:55 TRIVIA 1:45:02 LISTENER THOUGHTS CONTACT: linktr.ee/thesayswhopod Theme music by Sam Dinley

A dramatic death. An impossible mystery. And an incredibly forgettable monster (in the best way possible!). This week marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, so Kat & Tip are travelling across the pond to revisit Steven Moffat's blockbuster Series 6 opener, The Impossible Astronaut and Day of the Moon. Expect oodles of mysteries, creepy villains, big reveals, and plenty to debate along the way. 💬 What are your thoughts on this story? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Next week, make sure you've got your tissues to hand, as we're revisiting Army of Ghosts/Doomsday for its 20th anniversary... TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 The Start 1:34 REVIEW 2:23 Why Kat doesn't like this story... 8:06 Opening 11:41 The Doctor's Death 15:07 Series 6 Arc 20:04 River Song 23:06 Tone & Pacing 31:43 Espionage 36:10 Canton 39:53 Conspiracy Theories 42:59 Nixon & Watergate 49:53 The Silence 58:40 Rory 1:00:26 Cliffhanger #1 1:05:17 Day of the Moon 1:07:48 The Silence's Plan 1:14:21 Horror 1:19:30 Amy 1:26:10 Defeating the Silence 1:34:05 Amy's Pregnancy 1:35:14 Cliffhanger #2 1:37:55 TRIVIA 1:45:02 LISTENER THOUGHTS CONTACT : linktr.ee/thesayswhopod Theme music by Sam Dinley

Doctor Who has one of the richest rogues galleries in all of fiction, but whilst some villains seem to return every other series, others have been left gathering dust in the Time Vortex. This week, Kat & Tip dive into the villains they think deserve another shot at the spotlight. From classic-era foes crying out for a modern revival to New Who creations that vanished too soon, we're pitching our dream returns and discussing how these characters could be reintroduced for a new generation of fans. 💬 Which villains would you like to see make a comeback? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Next week, Kat & Tip are going stateside for The Impossible Astronaut/Day of the Moon! TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 The Start 1:23 For the Love of Time and Space Con Announced 5:51 Battles in Time: First Doctor Set Announced 8:01 Villains That Should Return 10:11 Morpho 17:33 Krillitanes 23:59 Autons 29:52 The Monk 40:54 Cybermen 48:48 Axons 53:19 Silurians 59:51 Terileptils 1:01:20 Sycorax 1:07:41 Sirens 1:13:27 Mara 1:20:45 Fenric 1:23:03 Listener Thoughts CONTACT : linktr.ee/thesayswhopod Theme music by Sam Dinley

GET IN THE CHURCH! This week, we're heading back to 1987 to save our dads, but seal the fate of a very unfortunate vase... It's Father's Day, and Kat & Tip are here to talk about why, even two decades on, this is still one of the most emotional Doctor Who stories of all time... 💬 What are your thoughts on Father's Day? Where does it rank for you against the rest of Series 1? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Next week, join us where we'll be discussing which villains we want to see making a comeback, so make sure YOU come back for that! (NB. Apologies if the audio quality is a little bit janky this week - our mic settings reset. But all shall be fixed for next week, promise!) TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 The Start 37:35 REVIEW 1:35:45 Trivia 1:52:35 Listener Thoughts (feat. Kat's Jingle) CONTACT : linktr.ee/thesayswhopod Theme music by Sam Dinley

Happy Pride Month! This week on The Says WHO Podcast, we're joined by the wonderful co-creators of Gallifrey Cabaret, Reece Connolly and Carrot , for a chat about the history of the project, and the importance and impact of LGBTQ+ characters, storylines and themes in Doctor Who. Gallifrey Cabaret is an unofficial queer-centred cabaret show, inspired by (and celebrating) the world of Doctor Who. Their shows often feature drag, burlesque, music, stand-up and circus performance, along with many a cheeky joke and a whole lot of heart (two of those actually...).Reece and Carrot performed the first show back in 2021, and later this month they will be celebrating Gally Cab's fifth birthday was a special show and event at London's Clapham Grand. Tickets are running low but there are still a few left up for grabs (https://www.outsavvy.com/event/35266/the-gallifrey-cabaret-big-birthday-bash-the-clapham-grand#anchor). They will also be touring in several cities around the UK later in the year, so keep your eye out for announcements on their socials/website soon!💬 Have you been to any Gallifrey Cabaret shows/events? What's your favourite memory? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. GALLIFREY CABARET: Twitter/X: @gallycabBluesky: @gallycab.bsky.socialInstagram: @gallifreycabaretTikTok: @gally.cabWebsite: www.gallifreycabaret.co.uk CONTACT : linktr.ee/thesayswhopodTheme music by Sam Dinley

Some pretty big Doctor Who news dropped today, so we're here to give our thoughts... Our interview with Gallifrey Cabaret will be out tomorrow evening, but in the meantime, enjoy (if that's the right word) this! 💬 What are your thoughts on today's news? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. CONTACT : linktr.ee/thesayswhopod Theme music by Sam Dinley

He is awake. It's been 20 years since the Doctor and Rose found themselves on Sanctuary Base 6 on the planet of Krop Tor, so this week, Kat & Tip are free-falling into the pit to dance with the Devil himself. 💬 What are your thoughts on The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Next week, we're joined by Gallifrey Cabaret's fabulous Reece Connolly and Carrot to talk all things Gally Cab and Doctor Who! TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 The Start 10:56 Update on Special in Coming Weeks 11:49 Special Delayed to Easter 2027? 13:12 Nobody Wants to Play the Doctor? 17:41 RTD Not Filming Until 2027 21:49 2005-2022 Series on AMC+ 26:32 New Battles in Time Cards 35:03 The Story & The Engine Nominated for Hugo Award 37:35 REVIEW 42:48 The Ood 57:32 The Crew 1:01:32 The Beast 1:15:21 The Structure 1:16:57 The Visuals & Score 1:20:43 The Horror 1:28:28 Target Novelisation 1:31:39 Place Within Series 2 1:34:30 TRIVIA 1:53:24 The End (feat. Kat's Ghost Story) CONTACT : linktr.ee/thesayswhopod Theme music by Sam Dinley

Today marks 30 years since the Eighth Doctor debuted on UK television! So, Kat & Tip have recruited the ever-lovely Phil Hawkins for this week's episode, reviewing and discussing the highs and lows of the 1996 TV Movie. 💬 What are your thoughts on the TV Movie and the Eighth Doctor himself? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Next week, we're back with another review, where we'll be getting devilish on the planet Krop Tor, with The Impossible Planet/The Satan Pit... Phil Hawkins is a content creator, podcaster and actor, known for his YouTube channel, Culture Philter , where he shares his thoughts on all of the geeky pop culture he enjoys (including Star Trek, Red Dwarf and Doctor Who!) TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 The Start 3:12 Review 1:28:33 Trivia 1:50:27 Closing Thoughts CONTACT : linktr.ee/thesayswhopod Phil Hawkins : @CulturePhilter Theme music by Sam Dinley

This week marks the 30th anniversary of the first Mission: Impossible movie, a movie franchise adapted from an iconic '60s TV series. Which got us thinking... What if a certain other iconic TV series that started in the '60s made the jump to the big screen? To help us with this little thought experiment, we've recruited the lovely Josh Carr of the Who Knew? podcast! So sit back, relax, and get the popcorn out, as we take a trip to the Who-vies. 💬 How would YOU make a Doctor Who movie? Let us know in the comments!🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Next week, we'll be joined by another special guest - the brilliant Phil Hawkins, to celebrate 30 years of the TV movie. Josh Carr is the host of the Who Knew? podcast, where he sits down to chat with wonderful people in and around the world of Doctor Who. Josh has also written the final episode of Dominic G. Martin's fan audio series Doctor Who: Remnants , which will be released later this year. TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 The Start 11:32 Do we need a Doctor Who movie? 23:28 Make it a reboot? 24:24 Just do the Daleks 25:50 New Doctor? 26:59 KAT'S 'SPARE PARTS' PITCH 32:56 Spin-Off movies? 37:25 The Doctor is the problem 41:39 JOSH'S ANIMATION PITCH 59:26 Kat's Winnie the Pooh trauma 1:03:50 Make it a multiverse? 1:06:48 Casting the Doctor 1:08:22 TIP'S 'SEASONS OF FEAR' PITCH 1:21:43 Listener Thoughts 1:40:14 Closing Thoughts CONTACT : linktr.ee/thesayswhopod Josh Carr : @joshryancarr Who Knew? Podcast : @whoknewpodcast / @whoknewdwpod Theme music by Sam Dinley

This Friday is World Families Day, so we're back with another tier list, this time ranking every TARDIS team. And we really do mean EVERY one... 💬 What do YOU think of our rankings? Which teams did we get right? And more importantly, which did we get wrong? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. If you'd like to make your own version of this tier list, then you can use the template below: https://tiermaker.com/create/doctor-who-tardis-teams-18673440 Next week, we've got another great episode where we're pitching ideas for a Doctor Who movie with special guest, JOSH CARR! TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 The Start 2:27 AMC 'Leak'? 7:33 Circuit Breaker Details 12:07 Next Eleventh Doctor Adventures Set Announced 13:24 New Character Options Collect & Build Wave 16:43 Alan Davies as the Doctor? 18:07 Doctor Who on SNL UK 20:40 Ncuti Gatwa to Receive Doctorate 21:26 Back to Business 24:08 Rankings CONTACT : lintr.ee/thesayswhopod Theme music by Sam Dinley