The Cloister Room
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Podcast Description
A Podcast about Doctor Who and Other Things, featuring Tom Dickinson and Louis Mitas.
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The Cloister Room 037 - Does HE know about IT? | Hey! It's Tom and Louis discussing the early episodes of Awake. Just in time for... the late episodes for Awake. You're judging us. Stop judging us. | 10 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 036 - They Don't Humanize the Human | This week Tom and Louis continue their journey through Season 18 with a chat about the classic story Meglos. Digressions occur. | 7 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 035 - Such Was JJ Abrams' Hubris | Tom and Louis discuss recent developments on Fringe. Well, recent-ish. It might be two episodes past its sell-by date, but we guarantee it still tastes oh so good. | 8 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 034 - Write That Down in Your Copybook Now | This week on The Cloister Room, Tom and Louis begin watching experiencing the Bidmead era of Doctor Who. That’s right, it’s 1980 all over again, and we’re watching Season Eighteen. This week, we explore the finer points of Tachyon Image Generation for a discussion of The Leisure Hive. | 4 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 033 - Intense Digesting Action | This week on the Cloister Room, Tom and Louis awaken from a long winter's nap to discuss the Doctor, the Widow, and the Wardrobe, and chat a bit about Doctor Who's future. | 11 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 032 - Intelligent Slop | This week on The Cloister Room, Tom and Louis reminisce on the brilliance of Series Six of Doctor Who (as well as some of the less brilliant parts). Also, they talk about the first couple episodes of Fox's new show Terra Nova, and throw in some discussion of the current season of Fringe and some cursory discussion of a couple other science fiction shows. Please note: the last couple of minutes contain vague spoilers for the end of Battlestar Galactica. | 12 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 031 - "What Have We Learned Today?" | This week on The Cloister Room, Tom and Louis unpack the myriad implications of the Wedding of River Song. What they find may surprise you. Also: they talk about nothing else. Tom's recap of The Wedding of River Song on The Faster Times: http://www.thefastertimes.com/tvrecapsandnews/2011/10/02/doctor-who-series-6-finale-recap-facing-death-or-faking-death/ | 15 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 030 - Giant Amy Pond Face | This week on The Cloister Room, Louis and Tom explore the depths of the department store in Closing Time, and what they find my surprise you. And they travel through time and alternate dimensions to bring you some contentious discussion on the end of Fringe's third season and the beginning of its fourth. Tom's recap of Closing Time on The Faster Times: http://www.thefastertimes.com/tvrecapsandnews/2011/09/24/doctor-who-recap-series-6-episode-12-talk-baby-to-me/ | 1 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 029 - I'm Sorry I Killed You, Peter Davison! | This week Tom and Louis examine the God Complex and uncover the truth about the Doctor's greatest fear. The answer may surprise you. Also, Louis is right. Then, they FINALLY finish the first season of Eighth Doctor Adventures by discussing Human Resources. Tom's recap of The God Complex on The Faster Times http://www.thefastertimes.com/tvrecapsandnews/2011/09/17/doctor-who-recap-series-6-episode-11-fear-and-faith/ | 24 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 028 - How They Frict | This week Tom and Louis take on Doctor Who: "The Girl Who Waited," and attempt to unravel the potent psychological metaphor of the green anchor and the red waterfall. Tom picks on Louis a lot. Like, more than usual. And then they talk about Torchwood: Miracle Day, which is now done. Tom's recaps at The Faster Times: Doctor Who: "The Girl Who Waited" http://www.thefastertimes.com/tvrecapsandnews/2011/09/11/doctor-who-recap-series-6-episode-10-rorys-choice/ Torchwood: Miracle Day: "The Blood Line" http://www.thefastertimes.com/tvrecapsandnews/2011/09/10/torchwood-miracle-day-recap-episode-10-playing-the-field/ | 16 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 027 - Please Fix Our Financial Troubles | The Cloister Room 027 - Please Fix Our Financial Troubles This week Tom and Louis discuss Doctor Who: "Night Terrors", and propose potential solutions to the financial issues raised (but never addressed) in the universe. And even though they're a bit frustrated by Torchwood: Miracle Day, they have a few things to say about the latest episode, "The Gathering." TOM'S SHAMELESS PLUGS: Recap/Review of Doctor Who: "Night Terrors" for The Faster Times http://www.thefastertimes.com/tvrecapsandnews/2011/09/04/doctor-who-recap-series-6-episode-9-the-cupboard-revisited/ Recap/Review of Torchwood: Miracle Day: "The Gathering" for The Faster Times http://www.thefastertimes.com/tvrecapsandnews/2011/09/03/torchwood-miracle-day-recap-episode-bland-canyon/ LOUIS'S SHAMELESS PLUGS: The poor man still has none. RELEVANT LINKS: http://www.zefrank.com/sandwich/tool.html http://feelinglistless.blogspot.com/2011/09/doctor-couldnt-die-when-hes-supposed-to.html | 8 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 026 - Clearly I Am Not A Farmer | Doctor Who is back on our screens and in our hearts. Tom and Louis discuss "Let's Kill Hitler" and there's plenty of baseless speculation to go around. Plus, now that Tom is caught up on Torchwood: Miracle Day, he and Louis discuss the latest developments in that area. TOM'S SHAMELESS PLUGS: Recap/Review of "Let's Kill Hitler" for The Faster Times: http://www.thefastertimes.com/tvrecapsandnews/2011/08/27/doctor-who-recap-series-6-episode-8-putting-hitler-in-the-cupboard/ Tumblog (featuring Classic Who tumblin'): http://nowwearealltom.tumblr.com LOUIS'S SHAMELESS PLUGS He doesn't have any. What's up with that guy? | 29 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 025 - A Storm-at-the-Heart-of-the-Sun Kind Of Guy | The Cloister Room returns from its inexcusable hiatus to stumble through some thoughts on Torchwood: Miracle May, and speculate wildly (and baselessly) about what's to come on Doctor Who when it returns this weekend. | 26 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 024 - Riverlation | The Cloister Room's semi-edited discussions of Doctor Who series six come to s close until "late summer" as Tom and Louis find out what happens when a Good Man Goes to War and scratch their heads a bit trying to fit all the pieces together and guess where this is all heading. Plus, a little discussion about the futures of Doctor Who and Torchwood. Come back next week for our oft-delayed discussion of Trial of a Time Lord! | 25 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 023 - The Eyes Say Why | This week our slightly edited discussion of Doctor Who is coming to you a bit late. Before watching A Good Man Goes To War, Tom and Louis discussed the two-part story The Rebel Flesh and The Almost People. That discussion is now yours, courtesy of the magic of podcasting. Our thoughts on A Good Man Goes to War and the first half of series six as a whole will (hopefully) arrive in your ears before too long. | 15 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 022: Sexy | Do you want more unedited discussion about Doctor Who and other things? Well. You can have that. You're welcome. This week Tom and Louis discuss The Doctor's wife, and talk a bit about upcoming fall television programs (following up on the discussion in episode 018). Here are some relevant links: http://quarridors.tumblr.com/post/5579798087/as-much-as-i-loved-the-doctors-wife-the-tardis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_50wn4WeNBs | 21 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 021: Damned Spot | The unedited ramblings about series six continue. This week Tom gets a little too interested in the urination situation on board the TARDIS, and Louis tries desperately to deny the death of the Zune, as they discuss Doctor Who: The Curse of the Black Spot. | 14 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 020: Crazyguy and Creepyhouse | Tom and Louis continue their sparsely edited discussions about series six. This week Tom gripes about how he disliked Day of the Moon. Louis barely gets a word in edgewise, as is customary. Complete with factual inaccuracies regarding changes in this series's episode order, numerous difficulties with Silent/Silents/Silence, and baseless speculation! | 7 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 019: The Impossible Astronaut | The Cloister Room is going weekly, by hook or by crook. These episodes will be less polished, but they will certainly be timely. Here's our discussion of The Impossible Astronaut. Spoilers ahead. My brain is broken and I simply could not think of a good title for this episode. Figured I'd steal the one Moffat used. | 29 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 018 - Drugs, Not Gloves | You've managed to acquire The Cloister Room 018, "Drugs, Not Gloves." We talk not only about the classic William Hartnell story "The Daleks," but also about the Peter Cushing film adaptation, "Dr. Who and the Daleks." It's all very exciting. We also talk about the news on some upcoming new television projects. Some of this news is a little outdated by now because it's been so long since we recorded it. Next week, we'll be doing an all Doctor Who episode, talking about "Trial of a Time Lord: Mind Warp," and two Big Finish Eighth Doctor episodes, "Phobos" and "No More Lies." All this plus the latest Doctor Who news! Topics: 00:00-01:14 - Introduction 01:15-17:36 - The Daleks, and Dr. Who and the Daleks 17:37-35:56 - Upcoming television projects 35:57-36:38 - Outroduction | 28 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 017 - Robots? Clones? Robot Clones | How do you do? Allow me to introduce you to The Cloister Room episode 017, "Robots? Clones? Robot Clones?" On it, we have much to say about the third and fourth episodes of Big Finish's Eighth Doctor Adventures series, "The Horror of Glam Rock" and "Immortal Beloved." We then have some rather heated discussion about the last few episodes of Caprica. Next week, we'll be looking at the classic William Hartnell story "The Daleks," and the Peter Cushing film adaptation, "Dr. Who and the Daleks." We'll also talk about the news on some upcoming new television projects. Be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, by commenting here on this post, leaving an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter, or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com. Topics: 00:00-02:28 - Introduction 02:29-16:11 - Doctor Who: Eighth Doctor Adventures: The Horror of Glam Rock and Immortal Beloved 16:12-32:48 - Caprica - final episodes (spoilers) 32:49-35:26 - Outroduction | 24 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 016 - Lashing the Time Away | Here is The Cloister Room episode 016. It is about the Sixth Doctor story "Timelash!" And also about the film "Tron Legacy," as well as our usual sort of tangents and sarcastic rambling. Hope you enjoy the episode! Be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, by commenting here on this post, leaving an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter, or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com. 00:00-01:12 - Intro 01:13-15:06 - Discussion of Doctor Who: Timelash 15:07-30:24 - Discussion of Tron: Legacy 30:25-32:31 - Outro | 14 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 015 - Zombies Are The Greatest Teachers | It's The Cloister Room episode 015. And this isn't just any episode. it's the perennially delayed ZOMBIE EPISODE! In this one, we talk about the "zombies" in The Unquiet Dead (and have some difficulty relating the episode to the theme), then talk about the Star Wars novel Death Troopers and the recent first season of AMC's The Walking Dead. Next time, we'll be discussing the oft-maligned Timelash! Be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, by commenting here on this post, leaving an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter, or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com. Show Topics: 00:00-01:48 - Intro 01:49-07:18 - The Unquiet Dead 07:19-19:43 - Star Wars: Death Troopers (some spoilers) 19:44-26:15 - The Walking Dead, season 1 (some spoilers) 26:16-27:39 - Outro | 31 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 014 - Shark of Wonder, Shark of Light | It's The Cloister Room episode 014! We talk about Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol and do a commentary. Well, not a REAL commentary. We only do a commentary of the trailer for series six. Next week will be our oft-delayed zombiesode. Be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, by commenting here on this post, leaving an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter, or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com. Show Topics: 00:00-01:27 - Intro 01:28-21:38 - Discussion of A Christmas Carol 21:39-25:40 - Series Six trailer discussion and commentary 25:41-end - Outro | 6 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 013 - The Sleeper Has Awakened | Ow! It's the lucky Thirteenth episode of The Cloister Room, a podcast about Doctor Who and other things. This episode is coming at you a bit late, as you'll soon learn if you give it a listen. This week, the "Doctor Who" is the Matt Smith story "Amy's Choice". The "Other Things" are Sarah Jane Adventures: "Death of the Doctor" and the Battlestar Galactica franchise. Next week, we'll be talking about ZOMBIES! Be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, by commenting here on this post, leaving an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter, or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com. SHOW TOPICS: 02:17-02:18 - Intro 02:19-14:05 - Discussion of Doctor Who: "Amy's Choice" 14:06-16:30 - Discussion of The Sarah Jane Adventures: "Death of the Doctor" 16:31-19:24 - The number 507 19:25-20:32 - THE FUTURE 20:33-32:29 - The Battlestar spin-offs ("Caprica", "Blood and Chrome") 32:20-35:25 - Outro | 14 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 012b - Interlude | We'll be back soon with a REAL new episode. This episode is just meant to explain our recent absence, and also provide a bit of light amusement without any real substance. | 12 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 012 - Poor Doctor | Eh? It's the Twelfth episode of The Cloister Room, a podcast about Doctor Who and other things. This week, the "Doctor Who" is the David Tennant story "Midnight". Aaaaand no "Other Things." Next week, we'll be talking about the Eleventh Doctor story "Amy's Choice". The week after that we'll be talking about.... ZOMBIES! Be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, by commenting here on this post, leaving an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter, or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com. SHOW TOPICS: 00:00-01:48 - Intro 01:49-06:50 - Feedback on "Dalek" 06:51-24:03 - Discussion of "Midnight" 24:04-27:23 - What's coming up 27:24-28:47 - Outro | 29 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 011 - Poor Daleks (again) | Oh! It's the eleventh episode of The Cloister Room, a podcast about Doctor Who and other things. This week, the "Doctor Who" is the Christopher Eccleston story "Dalek". Aaaaand no "Other Things." Next week, we'll be talking about the Tenth Doctor story "Midnight". The week after that we'll be talking about an Eleventh Doctor story... of your choosing! Comment here on this post, or leave an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter telling us which we should discuss. Oh, and be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, through either of those ways or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com. Show topics: 00:00-01:27 - Intro 01:28-17:01 - "Dalek" discussion 17:02-19:40 - Next week: "Midnight"! 19:41-21:18 - Conclusion | 21 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 010 - Poor Daleks | Huh. It's the tenth episode of The Cloister Room, a podcast about Doctor Who and other things. This week, the "Doctor Who" is "Blood of the Daleks," a two-part Big Finish audio play featuring Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor. The "Other Things" refers to Firefly! Next week, we'll be talking about the Ninth Doctor story "Dalek." The week after that we'll be talking about a Tenth Doctor story... of your choosing! Comment here on this post, or leave an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter telling us which we should discuss. Oh, and be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, through either of those ways or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com. Topics covered: 00:00-03:32 - Introduction 03:33-09:43 - Blood of the Daleks 09:44-10:55 - Next week 10:56-13:13 - News 13:14-24:45 - Firefly 24:46-end - Outroduction | 14 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 009 - Happy (Half) Hour | OOOH! It's the Ninth episode of The Cloister Room, a podcast about Doctor Who and other things. This week, the "Doctor Who" is Sylvester McCoy's "The Happiness Patrol." The "Other Things" are The Event and Undercovers! Next week, we'll be talking about "Blood of the Daleks," a two-part Big Finish audio play featuring Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor. The week after that we'll be talking about a Ninth Doctor story... of your choosing! Comment here on this post, or leave an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter telling us which we should discuss. Oh, and be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, through either of those ways or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com. Show topics: 00:00-01:43 - Introduction 01:44-09:28 - Discussion of Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol 09:29-12:34 - The FUTURE 12:35-19:07 - Discussion of The Event series premiere (some spoilers) 19:08-26:18 - Discussion of Undercovers series premiere (some spoilers) and an "Odd Jobs" tangent 26:19-27:31 - Conclusion | 7 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 008: Cryon, You Crazy Diamond Thief | WHEEEE! It's the Eighth episode of The Cloister Room, a podcast about Doctor Who and other things. This week, the "Doctor Who" is Colin Baker's "Attack of the Cybermen. The "Other Things" are Fringe! Well, I guess that would be an "Other Thing" singular. Next week, we'll be talking about "The Happiness Patrol," featuring Sylvester McCoy as the Seventh Doctor. The week after that we'll be talking about an Eighth Doctor story... of your choosing! But wait! Wasn't there only one Eighth Doctor story? Well, we're throwing Big Finish's "Blood of the Daleks" into the mix, just to make things interesting. Comment here on this post, or leave an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter telling us which we should discuss. Oh, and be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, through either of those ways or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com. Show topics: 00:00-01:18 - Introduction 01:19-17:34 - Listener Feedback and "Attack of the Cybermen" 17:35-21:23 - Next Week 21:24-24:15 - Karen Gillan's tragic life 24:16-29:56 - Fringe season three premiere (spoilers!) 29:57-end - Outroduction By the way, this week we mentioned TachyonTV's "Paula Moore" song. You can hear it and many other amusing TachyonTV song parodies On "TachyonTV the Album." It's the third song in the compilation! | 29 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 007: The Spectrox Must Flow | WHAAAT? It's the seventh episode of The Cloister Room, a podcast about Doctor Who and other things. This week, the "Doctor Who" is Peter Davison's swan song, "The Caves of Androzani." The "Other Things" are Buffy and Angel! Next week, we'll be talking about "Attack of the Cybermen," featuring Colin Baker as the Sixth Doctor. The week after that we'll be talking about a Seventh Doctor story... of your choosing! Comment here on this post, or leave an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter telling us which Seventh Doctor story we should discuss. Stories not on DVD are fine! Oh, and be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, through either of those ways or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com. SHOW TOPICS 00:00-01:08 - Introduction 01:09-13:01 - Discussion of "The Caves of Androzani" 13:02-16:37 - What's up next week? 16:38-22:23 - Discussion of Buffy and Angel (only the vaguest and most minor of spoilers) 22:24-end - Outroduction | 22 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 006: Telecom of the Daleks | Whoa! It's the fifth episode of The Cloister Room, a podcast about Doctor Who and other things. This week, the "Doctor Who" is the Tom Baker story "Genesis of the Daleks." The "Other Things" include The Sarah Jane Adventures and Caprica! Next week, we'll be talking about "Caves of Androzani," featuring Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor. The week after that we'll be talking about a Sixth Doctor story... of your choosing! Comment here on this post, or leave an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter telling us which Sixth Doctor story we should discuss. Stories not on DVD are fine! Not that it matters, since all of Colin's stories are out on DVD. But it's the principle that matters. Also note: Trial of a Time Lord counts as four stories, so you can't vote for it! Oh, and be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, through either of those ways or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com. SHOW TOPICS 00:00-01:24 - Intro 01:25-07:19 - Genesis of the Daleks discussion 07:20-13:36 - Tom Baker discussion 13:37-15:20 - Sarah Jane and Harry 15:21-19:50 - The Sarah Jane Adventures (no spoilers here!) 19:51-23:47 - Caprica (no spoilers here!) 23:48-25:09 - Sonic Wiimote 25:10-26:57 - What's next? 26:58-28:53 - Outro | 16 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 005: Drill, Baby, Drill! | Hey! It's the fifth episode of the new Cloister Room podcast, a podcast about Doctor Who and other things. I say "new," but we're five episodes in. So maybe I'll stop calling it that now. This week, the "Doctor Who" is the Jon Pertwee story "Inferno." The "Other Things" include The Walking Dead, Avatar, Lost, Fringe, and some obscure game Louis likes! Next week, we'll be talking about "Genesis of the Daleks," featuring Tom Baker as the Fourth Doctor. The week after that we'll be talking about a Fifth Doctor story... of your choosing! Comment here on this post, or leave an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter telling us which Fourth Doctor story we should discuss. Stories not on DVD are fine! Oh, and be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, through either of those ways or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com. SHOW TOPICS: (00:00 - 01:25) Intro (01:26 - 06:07) The Third Doctor Era (06:08 - 12:22) Inferno (12:23 - 13:43) What's next? (13:44 - 19:00) Avatar re-release (spoilers!) (19:01 - 22:56) Trailers for AMC's The Walking Dead (22:57 - 26:57) Lost: The New Man in Charge DVD extra (spoilers!) (26:51 - 29:09) TV spots for FOX's Fringe (spoilers for season 2 finale!) (29:10 - 30:14) Outro | 6 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 004: The War Games, Now in the App Store | Hey! It's the fourth episode of the new Cloister Room podcast, a podcast about Doctor Who and other things. This week, the "Doctor Who" is the Patrick Troughton story "The War Games." The "Other Things" include Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, James Cameron's Avatar, and even more discussion of Disney movies on VHS! Next week, we'll be talking about "Inferno," featuring Jon Pertwee as the Third Doctor. The week after that we'll be talking about a Fourth Doctor story... of your choosing! Comment here on this post, or leave an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter telling us which Fourth Doctor story we should discuss. Stories not on DVD are fine! Oh, and be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, through either of those ways or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com. Show topics: 00:00 - 01:14 - Intro 01:15 - 05:55 - Split Season 6/7 and Eighth Doctor news 05:56 - 11:18 - The War Games discussion 11:19 - 14:42 - More War Games 14:43 - 18:26 - Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (no spoilers!) 18:27 - 20:29 - Theatrical re-release of Avatar 20:30 - 23:16 - Avatar 2? 23:17 - 25:37 - Announcement of Third Doctor story, call for Fourth Doctor votes 25:38 - end - Conclusion. | 31 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 003: This is my Sacrifice Face | It's the third episode of the new Cloister Room podcast, a podcast about Doctor Who and other things. This week, the "Doctor Who" is the William Hartnell story "The Aztecs." Get your sacrifice face on. The "Other Things" include Torchwood, Caprica, Battlestar Galactica, The Legend of Zelda, and even the upcoming Eric Roberts vehicle "Sharktopus!" Next week, we'll be talking about "The War Games," featuring Patrick Troughton as the Second Doctor. The week after that we'll be talking about a Third Doctor story... of your choosing! Comment here on this post, or leave an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter telling us which Third Doctor story we should discuss. Stories not on DVD are fine! Oh, and be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, through either of those ways or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com. Show topics: 00:00-01:27 - Intro 01:28-09:11 - The Aztecs 09:12-11:47 - Next week: The War Games! (and other banter) 11:48-14:04 - Torchwood: The New World (spoilers, if you don't want to hear about the character descriptions published by Starz) 14:05-17:22 - Third episode of the Doctor Who Adventure Game announced! BUT... 17:23-21:16 - ...IS IT CANON? 21:17-27:23 - Caprica finale discussion 27:24-30:37 - Battlestar Webisodes (and "finding the fun" in the Battlestar-verse) 30:38-32:29 - The future of Caprica 32:30 - end - Outroduction | 23 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room 002: An Unearthly Bald White Guy | It's the second episode of the new Cloister Room podcast, a podcast about Doctor Who and other things. This week, the "Doctor Who" is the very first episode of Doctor Who, "An Unearthly Child. The "Other Things" include VHS tapes, Sherlock, Tron, And a slew upcoming TV shows! If four a slew? If so it's a slew. Next week, we'll be talking about "The Aztecs," featuring William Hartnell as the First Doctor. The week after that we'll be talking about a Second Doctor story... of your choosing! Comment here on this post, or leave an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter telling us which Second Doctor story we should discuss. Stories not on DVD are fine, but no stories with missing episodes are out. Sorry, I know that rules out a lot of great stuff, but we want to WATCH this and then discuss it. Oh, and be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, through either of those ways or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com. Show topics: 00:00 - 01:25 - Introduction 01:26 - 04:33 - Billy fluffs, and general classic series chatter. 04:44 - 12:57 - An Unearthly Child discussion 12:58 - 15:43 - Pre-discussing The Aztecs... and a tangent about the merits of the VHS format. 15:44 - 16:50 - Doctor Who news - Soundtrack albums announced, and non-spoilery, months-old casting info on the Christmas specials. 16:51 - 19:23 - Sherlock discusssion [SPOILERS for episode 3] 19:24 - 20:53 - The future of Sherlock, in the UK and US 20:54 - 28:58 - Upcoming fall TV shows in the US [see below for links] 28:59 - 33:42 - Tron and Tron Legacy [no spoilers for either] 33:44 - end - Outroduction Trailers: The Event: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4vumb8J-x8 The Cape: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYfJSZZpia0 Undercovers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIDRG1edDpg No Ordinary Family: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mDukZLfuz0 | 16 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room Episode 001 (8 August 2010) | Welcome to the first episode of the new Cloister Room podcast, a podcast about Doctor Who and other things. This week, the "Doctor Who" is series Five, and the "Other Things" are Torchwood, Caprica, Inception, Sherlock, and Lost! And more! Well, not MUCH more, but a LITTLE more. Next week, we'll be talking about An Unearthly child, and the week after that we'll be talking about another First Doctor story... of your choosing! Comment here on this post, or leave an @ reply for @TheCloisterRoom on Twitter telling us which First Doctor story we should discuss (other than An Unearthly Child, of course). Oh, and be sure to let us know what you think of the podcast, through either of those ways or by e-mail at thecloisterroom@gmail.com. Show topics: 00:00-03:27 - Introduction 03:28-07:46 - Who is the mysterious voice in "The Pandorica Opens?" 07:47-11:52 - General Series Five Reactions 11:53-14:04 - BREAKING NEWS: MATT SMITH FIRED! REALLY! 14:05-16:36 - Torchwood: The New World 16:37-18:01 - More on Torchwood... and on Caprica. 18:02-22:14 - Inception (spoilers for ending) 22:15-27:25 - Sherlock (first two episodes, no explicit spoilers) 27:26-34:01 - Lost finale discussion (spoilers, of course) 34:02-end - Outroduction | 9 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTCR 012: The FOX Factor | This week, it's a slightly abbreviated Cloister Room, as Tom talks about the recent setbacks with the US version of Torchwood. There are some interesting implications if you read between the lines. Check out Tom's review of Victory of the Daleks: http://www.behindthesofa.org.uk/2010/04/spitfire-from-space.html | 24 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTCR 011: Mo Monsters Mo Problems (16 April 2010) | This week on The Cloister Room, Tom digs into Doctor Who: The Beast Below and Lost: Everybody Loves Hugo, with some kind words for Ashes to Ashes as well. In Act One, it's all about the monsters, and whether Doctor Who always needs them. In Act Two, Tom makes some minor complaints about how the final season of Lost is going. But in Act Three, Tom turns it around and brings the optimism, praising the first two episodes of series three of Ashes to Ashes. All this plus the Dune Quote of the Week! Check out Tom's review of The Beast Below: http://www.behindthesofa.org.uk/2010/04/pushing-the-right-buttons-.html | 16 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTCR 010: The Fish Custard Dating Controversy | In this episode, Tom shares some brief considerations on the most recent episodes of Doctor Who and Lost. In Act One, it's all about the Doctor and the companion keeping secrets form one another. In Act Two, Tom discusses the Fish Custard Dating Controversy. In Act Three, Tom explains why, if anything happens, Desmond Hume will be his constant. All this plus the Dune Quote of the Week. Check out Tom's review of The Eleventh Hour: http://www.behindthesofa.org.uk/2010/04/the-pinwheelest-pinwheel.html | 9 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTCR 009: NOT about Matt Smith | In this episode, Tom does not talk about Matt Smith or Steven Moffatt or Series Five or any of the amazing things that are going to happen tomorrow. Instead, he goes ahead with the episode he was planning on doing two weeks ago, reviewing the Klein stories by Big Finish, and talking about recent mythological revelations on Lost. And at the end, some impromptu reviews of classic series episodes. | 2 4 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTCR 008: Incursion of the Ha'Roul | In this weeks (er... actually, LAST week's, since I was four days late in releasing it) thrilling episode of The Cloister Room, Tom talks about sense an nonsense. In Act One, Tom talks about the lack of nonsense in Doctor Who story titles. In Act Two, the "Tom Says Some Stuff About Lost" is about the answers (or non-answers) that Lost is delivering in its final season. Are we making sense of Lost, or aren't we? Plus, the Dune Quote of the Week, and Haiku Reviews on... well, music, which is entirely off-topic. Does that make sense? Maybe not, but that's what this episode is about! | 14 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTCR 007: I Hope It's Cool! | This week on The Cloister Room, Tom talks about reboots. No, not ReBoot. Franchise continuity reboots. Of the kind that, back in January, Jane Tranter was considering engaging in for the purpose of bringing Doctor Who to the US. Tom explains his reaction and, well... it's not fanboyish bile. Plus two new, presumably regular segments: Tom Says Some Stuff About Lost: Tom unravels the mysteries of the new narrative device introduced this season of Lost. The Haiku Review: Tom offers his poetically pithy reviews of three currently-running TV programs. All this and more*, on this week's episode of The Cloister Room. Please follow me on Twitter! You can get updates about this show at @TheCloisterRoom, and you can follow my daily musings on all sorts of banal things at @tdickinson. *NOTE: And by "more" I mean the Dune Quote of the Week. That's more, right? | 3 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTCR 006: An Announcement, and a Lament for Gallifrey | Tom announces the advent of weekly episodes, and shares his thoughts on the Gallifrey One Convention. By singing. Links: Blinovitch: "The Ultimate Foe" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMMsuhwZ7Bo Blinovitch: "Five Docs" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLPkpxl4u7E Special thanks to these guys for featuring my song! Bridging the Rift: http://bridgingtherift.wordpress.com/ Tim's Take On...: http://timstakeon.libsyn.com/ Please follow me on Twitter! You can get updates about this show at @TheCloisterRoom, and you can follow my daily musings on all sorts of banal things at @tdickinson. | 26 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TCR 005: The Great Genre Panic | It's back! The Cloister Room bursts back onto the scene for Christmas eve in an episode that has... nothing to do with Christmas at all. Ah well. This week, I take a look at the state of genre television on major networks in the United States, looking at the problems posed by shows like Dollhouse and what the American industry can learn from the UK, and, of course, Doctor Who in particular. Feedback is welcome, and one particular question of interest: if an American actor had to play the Doctor, who would you want it to be? Some thoughts are in the episode, but I'd love to hear your opinion on this and other issues in the comments! | 24 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TCR 004: Requiem for a Drama | The Cloister Room returns! No, it has not been canceled before its time, but this is an episode about television shows that were canceled before their time. The question at stake: Is it worth setting yourself up for disappointment by investing in a show that's already been canceled, or looks like it will be? The answer: Well, you'll just have to listen to find out! Also, the Dune quote of the week. Which is a bit of a misnomer, coming from a podcast that makes no claim to a weekly schedule. Elsewhere on the Internet: You can hear Tom as a guest panelist on episode 7 of Bridging the Rift (as soon as it's released anyway, I'll put a link to the episode here once it's out). And you can also hear Tom, singing! Tom has sort of started a Trock project called Blinovitch, and he sings a song about The Valeyard over at videobloggery. It's called "The Ultimate Foe". | 11 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TCR 003: Man, O Mandalorian! | Ha! After a brief dry spell, you thought this rookie podcast didn't have the staying power to last more than two episodes. But you were wrong, buster. Last time on the Cloister Room, Tom promised a discussion of Star Wars. This week, he deviates from his plans but still fulfills the promise by talking about canonical issues in Star Wars. Also included is a defense of canon in Doctor Who. All this and also the Dune Quote of the Week in the third exciting episode of this rookie podcast. | 15 8 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Cloister Room promo | Have a podcast? Want to run a promo for The Cloister Room? Well, please do! | 1 8 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TCR 002: O Captain! My Captain! | This week on The Cloister Room, Tom takes a look at Captain Jack Harkness: the background of the character, the major events that have shaken him in Children of Earth, and his thoughts on the character's direction for the future. But that's only one of the four acts in this episode. Tom also discusses the recently unveiled trailers for the upcoming specials and Russell T Davies' attitude on religion in Torchwood: Children of Earth. It's far and away the most jam-packed episode yet, which, Tom admits, is really not saying much, as it's only the second one! Useful Links: The Waters of Mars Trailer (youtube) The End of the World Trailer (youtube) The Minute Doctor Who Podcast (discussed in this episode) | 31 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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