Andrew and Sarah tackle their most recent viewing, Tom Baker's E-space trilogy, and review the three
serials within it, as well as discussing the momentous comings and goings portrayed within it, comparing Romanas, and debate questionable
evolutionary science... with a few Homestar Runner and Ewok Adventure references thrown in for good measure.
35:06 | 24.1MB | 5.7.12
Things get a little silly and sidetracked as we sit down to discuss our favorite types of classic
series serials; Andrew comes to realize that he didn't like what he thought he did, Sarah keeps 'coloring outside the lines,' and
both of us discourse on how Earth culture holds the Doctor back.
20:35 | 14.1MB | 4.29.12
The much-maligned (by us) Third Doctor gets his fair due in our review of the environmental extravaganza known as The
Green Death, which sees the controversial (to us) departure of Jo Grant in this Series 10 legacy-celebrating serial- the perfect tie-in
to the recently reviewed (by us) Death of the Doctor!
38:49 | 35.5MB | 4.23.12
Ever since that
one special night in Bethlehem (when the Doctor got the last room), Christmas has been a major part of Western culture- and since
2005, a major part of Doctor Who as well. Sarah and Andrew tackle everything from personal rankings to ratings of Christmasy-ness
- including Doctor Who's very first, oft-forgotten Christmas special, and Christopher Eccleston's kinda-sorta Christmas special, this
episode is a comprehensive discussion of all things 'Who for the Holidays.'
24:04 | 16.5MB | 4.16.12
It's time to respect your elders as Andrew and Sarah dive into william Hartnell's most infamous serial and dovetail into a general
discussion about the intricate relationships between the Doctor and his very first companions!
24:52 | 17.0MB | 4.09.12
"We both know that the Doctor is worth the Monsters." But which monsters are worthy of the Doctor? In this
fantastic and epic discussion, Sarah and Andrew tackle all things antagonistic in Doctor Who, from their takes on the 'Big 4' of recurring
Who villains, to their favorite villains of the 60s, 70s, and the New Series, plus their picks for which Classic Who monster they'd
most like to see next-revived by the New Series- and we open up a poll for you, the listeners to vote on it! This double-length show
is the one not to miss! (Well... this one, and the last show...)
Show notes: We forgot to mention that the Celestial Toymaker
was planned for a Seventh Doctor re-appearence, if the show had been renewed for another season instead of being canceled- and also,
that the Zygons look a heck of a lot like the Jim Carrey Grinch!
36:51 | 25.3MB | 4.02.12
In
this double-length extravaganza, Sarah and Andrew tackle a collision of the old and the new, entering into the Matt Smith era... via
a different TV show! Join us as we discuss the Eleventh Doctor... and the Third... in the Sarah Jane Adventures crossover "Death of
the Doctor."
27:06 | 18.6MB | 3.26.12
In this sixth episode, Andrew expounds upon the mysterious Series
6B, a theorized in-between period of Second Doctor adventures that occur between his last regular televised appearance and the first
appearance of Jon Pertwee... or do they? You be the judge as we unveil the details of this popular conspiracy theory!
21:42 | 14.9MB
| 3.19.12
The big team-up! In the wake of IDW comics' landmark announcement of the new
crossover series, Sarah and Andrew discus Star Trek, Doctor Who, the crossovers that almost were, feelings on the upcoming series,
and predictions of what we'll see!
28:17 | 19.4MB | 3.12.12
Rambling on about the Waters of
Mars and the Gap Year in general, Sarah and Andrew tackle the sometimes-prickly topic of the decline in likability of the manic-depressive
Tenth Doctor, and why too much angst doesn't make for good drama.
24:11 | 16.6MB | 3.05.12
Andrew
and Sarah put companion Sarah jane Smith's last- and one of Tom baker's finest- serials under the Miniscope to see exactly what makes
a classic 70s serial soar!
19:05 | 13.1MB | 2.27.12
Sarah and Andrew discuss their favorite
companions of Doctors One to Four and Nine to Eleven
46:52 | 32.1MB | 02.20.12
"Introductions" (Episode #1)
In this premiere episode,
Sarah and Andrew share their respective stories of their introductions into the wide universe of the "Mad Man with the Box"
30:36
| 21MB | 01.28.12
A perfect companion to Under the Miniscope, the blog that we run posts weekly reviews of Doctor Who serials, covering the entire range
from 1963 to the present. Detailed synopses, story analysis, and commentary complete the experience so that you'll never be left out
of the loop on a Doctor Who serial- even the ones that are lost. A new blog every week... now at Patrick Troughton, the Second Doctor,
and counting!
A podcast by and for self-proclaimed Anomalies- science-fiction and fantasy fans, geeks, nerds, and enthusiasts... who happen to be
female. Check out their podcast, and the forum community!
A fascinating look at the behind-the-scenes information of every serial and episode of Doctor Who's long-running span, and much more!
(Not affiliated with No Line Radio or related to us in any way- just a favorite resource of ours!)
TRAILERS (MP3 Files)
Download and listen to our clever, witty, and oh-so-humble Under
the Miniscope trailers!
The annual Doctor Who Party (started 2007) hosted by our brother/in-law
and his wife features numerous attendees in their favorite Doctor Who costumes, old series and new- click here to check out a comparison
gallery highlighting 3 years... and counting!
Welcome to Under the Miniscope, a conversational-style Doctor Who fan podcast from the husand-and-wife team of Sarah and Andrew Gilbertson.
Here you'll find discussions of specific stories and general topics ranging all throughout Doctor Who's 49-year-run, from William
Hartnell's First Doctor (and the oft-under-discussed Black and White era of Who) to Matt Smith's Eleventh.
:THE DOCTOR MASH:
Episode #14 | 17:22 | 11.9MB
As the 50th Anniversary looms and Doctor Who fans everywhere dream of a new multi-Doctor
crossover special, Sarah and Andrew take the opportunity to speculate on their dream crossover- and announce the results of the monsters&villains
poll!
46:52 | 32.1MB | 02.20.12
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| 11.9MB | 05.14.12
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