Audio: Podcasts


Welcome poor soul to what appears to have become a regular feature at Staggering Stories: Podcasts.

Yes, you've read our rants, you've been dismayed by our trailers - now take our cheesy podcasts to the sickbay! You will hear our geeky tones gibber on about science fiction, fantasy, computer games, not-so-popular music and all that other nonsense you have come to expect from Staggering Stories. This time you've got it in stereo, baby!

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Staggering Stories Podcast #460

Staggering Podcast #460: Highlanders Revisited

For 9 December 2024 (recorded 2 December 2024)

Duration: 54:43

MP3 (32,144 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Highlanders and the 1991 film Highlander 2: The Quickening, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:12 --- Welcome!
  • 02:09 - News:
  • 02:23 --- Doctor Who: Troughton's colourful exit.
  • 07:52 --- Star Trek: Shatner returns.
  • 11:28 --- Doctor Who: More merch.
  • 14:39 --- Doctor Who RPG: Unofficial Eighth Doctor audio sourcebook.
  • 16:58 --- Dungeons and Dragons: Soon to be owned by Elon Musk?
  • 18:49 - Highlander 2: The Quickening (1991 film).
  • 34:23 - Doctor Who: The Highlanders.
  • 48:35 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 52:10 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 52:57 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #459

Staggering Podcast #459: Planet of Rehashing

For 25 November 2024 (recorded 18 November 2024)

Duration: 50:44

MP3 (29,810 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Planet of Giants and the 2013 film Pacific Rim, have some 30 second recommendations, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:54 --- Welcome!
  • 01:32 - News:
  • 01:46 --- BBC America: No longer part owned by the BBC.
  • 03:38 --- Star Wars: Andor's number two dated.
  • 04:53 --- Tony Todd: DEAD!
  • 07:11 --- Elvis vs Zombies: New British film.
  • 09:02 --- Wicked: The film not the website.
  • 11:49 - Doctor Who: Planet of Giants.
  • 24:17 - 30 Second Recommendation: The Burning Girls.
  • 25:52 - 30 Second Recommendation: 3 Body Problem.
  • 26:44 - 30 Second Recommendation: Silo.
  • 27:34 - Pacific Rim (2013 film).
  • 40:32 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 47:19 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 48:00 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #458

Staggering Podcast #458: Axis of Deux

For 11 November 2024 (recorded 4 November 2024)

Duration: 67:14

MP3 (39,476 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn review the Big Finish play Doctor Who: The Axis of Insanity and the 2024 film Joker: Folie à Deux, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:30 --- Welcome!
  • 03:11 - News:
  • 03:25 --- Doctor Who: More stories are disappeared from the iPlayer.
  • 06:20 --- Good Omens: Third season replaced by TV movie.
  • 08:41 --- Doctor Who: Stuff of Legends live-ish recording.
  • 13:12 - Joker: Folie à Deux.
  • 37:53 - Jean and Fake Keith's John Barrowman experience.
  • 44:42 - Doctor Who: The Axis of Insanity (Big Finish).
  • 60:43 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 64:23 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 65:05 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #457

Staggering Podcast #457: Hocus Pocus Unable to Focus

For 28 October 2024 (recorded 21 October 2024)

Duration: 57:19

MP3 (33,666 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review the Big Finish play Doctor Who: Embrace the Darkness and the 1993 Disney film Hocus Pocus, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:56 --- Welcome!
  • 01:52 - News:
  • 02:00 --- Doctor Who: Gatwa back for thirds?
  • 04:05 --- Star Trek: Section 31 dated and Academy gets seconds.
  • 06:49 --- Lord of the Rings: More ring action.
  • 09:53 --- David Tennant: Macbeth hitting the cinema.
  • 13:29 --- Ghosts: Button House open for Halloween tours.
  • 15:42 --- Peter Capaldi: Difficult second album.
  • 16:37 --- Mike Flanagan: New Carrie TV series for Amazon.
  • 19:35 --- Stranger Things: Tie in comics and special screening.
  • 20:50 --- Doctor Who: Jago and Litefoot are back!
  • 22:20 - Hocus Pocus (1993 Disney film).
  • 35:53 - Doctor Who: Embrace the Darkness (Big Finish).
  • 46:09 - Skelebob Tales.
  • 49:39 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 52:46 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 53:37 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #456

Staggering Podcast #456: Tales of the Totally Expected

For 14 October 2024 (recorded 8 October 2024)

Duration: 55:43

MP3 (32,726 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review the Big Finish play Doctor Who: Night Thoughts and the 1970s-1980s TV series Tales of the Unexpected, have a 30 second recommendation, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:36 --- Welcome!
  • 02:48 - News:
  • 03:00 --- Doctor Who: Win a Christmas screening.
  • 05:02 --- Big Finish: More audiomongery.
  • 08:18 --- Doctor Who: More merch.
  • 10:14 --- The Box of Delights: Going Blu.
  • 10:58 --- Kaos: Cancelled.
  • 12:51 --- Doctor Who RPG: Sapphire and Steel fan-made sourcebook.
  • 14:59 --- Maggie Smith: DEAD!
  • 16:56 - Tales of the Unexpected (1970s-80s TV series).
  • 32:44 - 30 Second Recommendation: Ludwig (2024 BBC TV series).
  • 36:59 - Doctor Who: Night Thoughts (Big Finish).
  • 46:45 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 49:38 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 50:20 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #455

Staggering Podcast #455: The Beetlejuice of Fatal Charley

For 30 September 2024 (recorded 23 September 2024)

Duration: 55:43

MP3 (32,726 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review the 2024 film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the 1999 Doctor Who spoof The Curse of Fatal Death and the live Big Finish play Doctor Who: The Stuff of Legend, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:22 --- Welcome!
  • 02:27 - News:
  • 02:40 --- Orphan Black: Echoes Cancelled.
  • 05:22 --- Time Bandits: Cancelled.
  • 06:46 --- David Graham: DEAD!
  • 08:34 --- Ghosts: Even more international remakes.
  • 11:24 - Doctor Who: The Stuff of Legend Live (Big Finish).
  • 27:26 - Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024 film).
  • 38:48 - Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death.
  • 47:51 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 51:13 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 51:50 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #454

Staggering Podcast #454: Beetlejuice Proms Whooverville

For 16 September 2024 (recorded 10 September 2024)

Duration: 62:47

MP3 (36,868 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review the 1988 film Beetlejuice, the 2024 Doctor Who Prom and the recent Whooverville Doctor Who convention, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:19 --- Welcome!
  • 02:50 - News:
  • 02:54 --- James Earl Jones: DEAD!
  • 05:01 --- Dead Boy Detectives: Netflixed.
  • 07:33 --- Big Finish: More Jenny and Doctor Who Movie writer returns.
  • 10:28 --- John Cassaday: DEAD!
  • 10:57 --- Good Omens: Third season production paused.
  • 11:39 --- Star Trek: Most series first episodes free to watch.
  • 13:05 --- Game of Thrones: Props go up for auction.
  • 15:20 --- James Darren: DEAD!
  • 16:25 --- Tron: Third film dated.
  • 18:16 - Beetlejuice (1988 film).
  • 40:46 - Doctor Who: Prom 2024.
  • 51:20 - Doctor Who Convention: Whooverville 15.
  • 59:56 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 60:07 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 60:55 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #453

Staggering Podcast #453: The Casebook of Dogpool

For 2 September 2024 (recorded 25 August 2024)

Duration: 53:24

MP3 (31,374 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review Big Finish's The Paternoster Gang: Trespassers 2: The Casebook of Paternoster Row and the 2024 film Deadpool and Wolverine, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:03 --- Welcome!
  • 01:51 - News:
  • 02:04 --- Doctor Who: Spin-off gets more actors.
  • 04:01 --- Blake's 7: Blu-ray collection begins.
  • 07:37 --- Star Wars: The Acolyte cancelled.
  • 11:38 --- Supacell: Netflix grants a second season.
  • 12:40 --- Hitchhiker's Guide: New TV series officially dead?
  • 15:37 - The Paternoster Gang: Trespassers 2: The Casebook of Paternoster Row.
  • 28:39 - Deadpool and Wolverine.
  • 46:01 - Crumbly's Corner.
  • 49:53 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 50:26 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 51:07 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #452

Staggering Podcast #452: Smog and Potatoes

For 19 August 2024 (recorded 12 August 2024)

Duration: 52:02

MP3 (30,568 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Big Finish's The Paternoster Gang: Trespassers 1: Rogues Gallery and the 1971 film Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster (aka Godzilla vs. Hedorah), find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:05 --- Welcome!
  • 02:26 - News:
  • 02:36 --- Doctor Who: Fear Her temporarily removed from the iPlayer.
  • 04:48 --- The Orville: New season filming in 2025?
  • 06:52 --- The Boys: Prequel series announced.
  • 08:39 --- Patti Yasutake: DEAD!
  • 10:37 --- Happy Birthday to Crumbly.
  • 13:35 - Godzilla vs. Hedorah (aka Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster).
  • 32:33 - The Paternoster Gang: Trespassers 1: Rogues Gallery.
  • 47:28 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 47:53 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 48:23 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #451

Staggering Podcast #451: Bandits and Toys

For 5 August 2024 (recorded 29 July 2024)

Duration: 63:27

MP3 (37,258 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn review the animated Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker and the 1981 film Time Bandits, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:28 --- Welcome!
  • 02:22 - News:
  • 02:29 --- Doctor Who: Leaked spin-off finally confirmed.
  • 04:49 --- Star Trek: Comic-con news.
  • 10:22 --- Marvel: Comic-con news.
  • 13:27 --- Ysanne Churchman: DEAD!
  • 15:27 --- Space 1999: The roleplaying game.
  • 17:50 - Doctor Who: The Celestial Toymaker (animated).
  • 40:00 - Time Bandits (1981 film).
  • 57:16 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 60:54 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 61:47 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #450

Staggering Podcast #450: Ranking Gatwa's First

For 22 July 2024 (recorded 15 July 2024)

Duration: 75:40

MP3 (44,422 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn discuss the 2024 season of Doctor Who, find some general news, play a game and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:56 --- Welcome!
  • 02:03 - News:
  • 02:13 --- Doctor Who: Whittaker to give aural pleasure.
  • 05:07 --- Doctor Who: Season 25 goes Blu.
  • 07:07 --- Comic-Con: Doctor Who and Star Trek team up.
  • 10:18 --- Comic-Con: Moving away from San Diego?
  • 12:08 - Doctor Who: 2024 season retrospective.
  • 41:00 - Game: Doctor Who 2024 audio quiz.
  • 50:14 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 70:20 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 70:59 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #449

Staggering Podcast #449: Empire of the Doggie

For 8 July 2024 (recorded 1 July 2024)

Duration: 90:07

MP3 (52,888 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler, Karen Dunn and the Real Keith Dunn review the 2024 Doctor Who finale: Empire of Death, discuss the Tales of the TARDIS version of Doctor Who: The Pyramids of Mars, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:10 --- Welcome!
  • 01:49 - News:
  • 01:56 --- Doctor Who: 2024 series coming to disc.
  • 05:34 --- Neuromancer: Apple looking to make a TV series.
  • 06:57 --- The Terminator: Netflix gets animated.
  • 08:40 --- Big Finish: Live performance of an Eighth Doctor audio play.
  • 10:36 --- Holmes: Sherlock babies TV series.
  • 12:10 --- Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 now streaming on Netflix.
  • 13:52 --- Hellboy: Fourth film incoming.
  • 15:41 - Doctor Who: Empire of Death.
  • 39:49 - Doctor Who: The Pyramids of Mars (Tales of the TARDIS version).
  • 53:05 - Crumbly's Corner.
  • 57:28 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 85:46 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 86:50 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #448

Staggering Podcast #448: Twisted Susan

For 24 June 2024 (recorded 17 June 2024)

Duration: 84:50

MP3 (49,794 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review two new 2024 Doctor Who episodes: Rogue and The Legend of Ruby Sunday, catch each other up on the current Doctor Who season, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:41 --- Welcome!
  • 02:20 - News:
  • 02:31 --- William Russell: DEAD!
  • 06:06 --- Doctor Who: More bookage.
  • 08:14 --- The Boys: The end is nigh.
  • 10:44 --- TV: Various upcoming series.
  • 13:27 - Doctor Who: Rogue.
  • 27:55 - Doctor Who: Crumbly and Steven catch up.
  • 42:29 - Doctor Who: The Legend of Ruby Sunday.
  • 65:52 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 82:37 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 83:36 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #447

Staggering Podcast #447: Circles and Bubbles

For 10 June 2024 (recorded 3 June 2024)

Duration: 93:39

MP3 (54,956 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn review two new 2024 Doctor Who episodes: 73 Yards and Dot and Bubble, discuss a Doctor Who theory, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:29 --- Welcome!
  • 02:03 - News:
  • 02:11 --- Doctor Who: Eccleston swanning off, again.
  • 06:16 --- Doctor Who: Cinema screening.
  • 08:39 --- Jodie Whittaker: Back to the West End stage.
  • 09:34 --- Star Trek: Prodigy season two dated for Netflix.
  • 11:59 - Doctor Who: 73 Yards.
  • 33:06 - Doctor Who: Susan Twist theories.
  • 39:26 - Doctor Who: Dot and Bubble.
  • 66:38 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 90:39 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 90:57 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #446

Staggering Podcast #446: Babies, Beatles and Booms

For 27 May 2024 (recorded 20 May 2024)

Duration: 110:30

MP3 (64,826 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn review three new 2024 Doctor Who episodes: Space Babies, The Devil's Chord and Boom, have a 30 second recommendation, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:56 --- Welcome!
  • 01:38 - News:
  • 01:49 --- Doctor Who: Moffat gets festive.
  • 03:54 --- Red Dwarf: Three part TV special on the way.
  • 05:44 --- Doctor Who: Bonnie's book of death.
  • 07:44 --- Roger Corman: DEAD!
  • 11:12 - Doctor Who:
  • 11:19 --- Space Babies.
  • 27:13 --- The Devil's Chord.
  • 45:04 - 30 Second Recommendation: Dead Boy Detectives.
  • 46:47 - Doctor Who: Boom.
  • 66:27 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 108:54 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 109:23 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #445

Staggering Podcast #445: RTD Old and New

For 13 May 2024 (recorded 6 May 2024)

Duration: 57:48

MP3 (33,952 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Rose (2005 episode), discuss our thoughts on how RTD1 might differ to RTD2, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:52 --- Welcome!
  • 01:54 - News:
  • 02:03 --- Doctor Who: Gatwa gets waxed.
  • 04:24 --- Inside No. 9: West End continuation.
  • 05:37 --- Scooby Doo: Live action series for Netflix.
  • 06:42 --- Doctor Who: The Prom returns.
  • 07:39 --- William Shatner: Open to returning as James T. Kirk.
  • 09:09 --- Bernard Hill: DEAD!
  • 10:09 - Adam's birthday present.
  • 12:14 - Doctor Who: Rose.
  • 28:22 - Doctor Who: What we might expect for RTD2 vs RTD1.
  • 45:24 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:34 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:25 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #444

Staggering Podcast #444: Ice Ice Warriors

For 29 April 2024 (recorded 23 April 2024)

Duration: 78:03

MP3 (45,820 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Ice Warriors (1967) and Ghostbusters Frozen Empire (2024 film), play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:17 --- Welcome!
  • 02:13 - News:
  • 02:21 --- Doctor Who: Additional companion is now official.
  • 05:33 --- Star Trek: Strange fourth season but Lower Decks no more.
  • 08:41 --- Quantum Leap: Cancelled!
  • 10:01 --- Big Finish: Sapphire and Steel are back and more Doctor Who.
  • 15:31 --- Renewed: Fallout and For All Mankind back for more.
  • 17:48 --- Wednesday: Second season will get dated imminently.
  • 18:51 --- Christopher Eccleston: Does a runner.
  • 19:28 --- Star Trek: Original Enterprise model returned.
  • 21:22 - Doctor Who: The Ice Warriors.
  • 42:17 - Game: General Sci-Fi quiz.
  • 47:22 - Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024 film).
  • 62:12 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 74:55 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 75:36 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #443

Staggering Podcast #443: We Ain't Afraid Of No Ghosts

For 15 April 2024 (recorded 30 March 2024)

Duration: 64:31

MP3 (37,890 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Crumbly, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Ghostbusters 2 (1989 film), discuss ghosts and the supernatural in Doctor Who, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:12 --- Welcome!
  • 02:04 - News:
  • 02:21 --- Cy Town: DEAD!
  • 03:58 --- Star Trek: Section 31 cast additions.
  • 06:07 --- Doctor Who: New Hugo Award nominations.
  • 06:45 --- Doctor Who: The Experience lost a lot of money.
  • 08:20 --- Russell T Davies: The end of the BBC is nigh.
  • 14:00 - Fake Keith's birthday presents.
  • 16:32 - Ghostbusters 2 (1989 film).
  • 33:20 - Game: Things in Five Words
  • 38:09 - Doctor Who: Should ghosts and ghoulies be real in the series?
  • 60:01 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 60:55 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 61:27 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #442

Staggering Podcast #442: Arrakis Twinned with Aridius

For 1 April 2024 (recorded 25 March 2024)

Duration: 64:38

MP3 (37,954 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Chase and the 2024 film Dune: Part Two, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:49 --- Welcome!
  • 02:07 - News:
  • 02:20 --- Doctor Who: New series dating and streaming.
  • 06:55 --- Star Wars: The Acolyte dated and trailered.
  • 08:33 --- Doctor Who: Return of the Moffat.
  • 10:00 --- House of the Dragon: Dated and trailered.
  • 10:35 --- Jodie Whittaker: Cannot bake.
  • 13:04 --- Doctor Who: I, TARDIS.
  • 14:28 --- Doctor Who: No AI marketing for now.
  • 17:57 --- Jurassic World: Johansson replacing the Pratt.
  • 18:50 --- Dungeons and Dragons: LEGO.
  • 20:06 --- Star Trek: Riker's Beard comedy account.
  • 21:13 --- Mr Chicken: The shoutout.
  • 21:29 --- Star Trek: STD the first series to finish since TOS not to feature Riker.
  • 22:18 - Dune: Part Two (2024 film).
  • 38:10 - Doctor Who: The Chase.
  • 57:52 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 61:05 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 61:53 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #441

Staggering Podcast #441: Benny and the Gesserit

For 18 March 2024 (recorded 13 March 2024)

Duration: 75:17

MP3 (44,198 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Keith Dunn and Steven Clare discuss the Big Finish's Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Buried Threats and the 2021 film Dune, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:32 --- Welcome!
  • 02:14 - News:
  • 02:19 --- Doctor Who: The BBC looking for more intelligent marketing.
  • 05:39 --- The Boys: fourth season dated.
  • 06:57 --- Doctor Who: Benny Summerfield return.
  • 09:53 --- Alex Kingston: Reading Frankenstein for you.
  • 10:28 --- Roleplaying: NASA release tabletop RPG.
  • 12:16 --- Discworld: New tabletop RPG on the way.
  • 13:54 --- Star Trek: Second edition of tabletop RPG coming.
  • 14:51 --- Star Trek: Picard's chair turns up in an auction.
  • 16:43 --- Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor to meet River Song on audio.
  • 19:12 --- Disney+: More Star Wars and Marvel series coming to 4K boxsets.
  • 20:45 --- Michael Culver: DEAD!
  • 22:29 - Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures: Buried Threats.
  • 46:26 - Dune (2021 film).
  • 68:21 - Crumbly's Corner.
  • 71:50 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 73:00 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 73:38 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #440

Staggering Podcast #440: Spearhead from Argylle

For 4 March 2024 (recorded 26 February 2024)

Duration: 66:36

MP3 (39,108 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Steven Clare discuss the Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space and the 2024 film Argylle, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:51 --- Welcome!
  • 01:29 - News:
  • 01:41 --- Doctor Who: Big Finish giving away free that which you once paid for.
  • 05:19 --- Star Trek Colon Discovery: The Final Streaming.
  • 07:58 --- Fantastic Four: Fourth time lucky with live action casting?
  • 12:42 --- Pamela Salem: DEAD!
  • 14:20 --- Doctor Who: Samuel West claims Dimensions in Time his greatest moment.
  • 15:35 --- John Savident: DEAD!
  • 16:35 --- Stuart Organ: DEAD!
  • 17:34 --- Doctor Who: The Paternoster Gang joined by Tom Baker.
  • 19:58 - Argylle (2024 film).
  • 35:28 - Doctor Who: Spearhead from Space.
  • 59:29 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 63:26 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 64:18 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #439

Staggering Podcast #439: Rebel Moths

For 19 February 2024 (recorded 12 February 2024)

Duration: 57:48

MP3 (33,948 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn discuss the Doctor Who: The Web Planet and the 2023 film Rebel Moon: Part One: A Child of Fire, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:04 --- Welcome!
  • 01:58 - News:
  • 02:05 --- Doctor Who: Big Finish sharing a load.
  • 04:17 --- Star Trek: Section 31 now shooting.
  • 05:15 --- Rogue Trooper: Animated film on the way.
  • 08:25 --- Michael Jayston: DEAD!
  • 10:46 --- Carl Weathers: DEAD!
  • 11:53 --- Hinton Battle: DEAD!
  • 12:48 --- Jodie Whittaker: getting baked.
  • 14:47 --- Star Trek: Picard takes Saturn awards.
  • 15:22 --- Peter Butterworth: Time meddler and real life hero.
  • 16:59 - Rebel Moon: Part One: A Child of Fire (2023 Netflix Film).
  • 32:56 - Doctor Who: The Web Planet.
  • 51:23 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 54:39 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 55:22 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #438

Staggering Podcast #438: The Ultrapink Cardigan

For 5 February 2024 (recorded 29 January 2024)

Duration: 70:45

MP3 (41,540 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn discuss the Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour and the 1981 film Outland, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:25 --- Welcome!
  • 02:12 - News:
  • 02:18 --- Doctor Who: New companion already?
  • 07:24 --- Avengers: Reboot on the way?
  • 10:04 --- Doctor Who: Gatwa's sonic toy.
  • 12:26 --- Doctor Who RPG: Unofficial source books for Sapphire and Steel and Quatermass.
  • 14:53 --- Tron 3: Filiming has begun.
  • 16:32 - Outland (1981 film).
  • 31:19 - Game: Doctor Who Just One.
  • 40:42 - Doctor Who: The Daleks in Colour.
  • 60:41 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:15 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 67:50 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #437

Staggering Podcast #437: The Nappy of Menace

For 22 January 2024 (recorded 15 January 2024)

Duration: 72:28

MP3 (42,542 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn discuss the Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace and the 1974 film Zardoz, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:53 --- Welcome!
  • 01:54 - News:
  • 02:01 --- Doctor Who: Tom Baker's new collection.
  • 05:13 --- Star Wars: Mando and Grogu make a movie.
  • 07:08 --- Resident Alien: Third season incoming.
  • 08:34 --- Ghostbusters: Janine gets suited.
  • 09:05 --- Star Trek: Kelvin version of Enterprise series?
  • 11:51 --- Georgina Hale: DEAD!
  • 12:50 - Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace.
  • 25:38 - Game: Things in Five Words
  • 33:35 - Zardoz (1974 film)
  • 47:27 - Christmas Cards.
  • 50:50 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:57 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:32 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #436

Staggering Podcast #436: Anti-mavity Gloves

For 8 January 2024 (recorded 1 January 2024)

Duration: 105:47

MP3 (62,064 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss the Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Road, play a game, come up with our Predictions, Hopes and Dreams, and Fears for 2024, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2023, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:26 --- Welcome!
  • 03:48 - News:
  • 04:01 --- Doctor Who: May return.
  • 04:32 --- Richard Franklin: DEAD!
  • 06:31 --- Tom Wilkinson: DEAD!
  • 07:29 --- Marvel: What If season two now all on Disney+.
  • 08:17 - Annual Predictions:
  • 08:38 --- 2023 Predictions.
  • 15:43 --- 2024 Predictions.
  • 22:42 - Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Road.
  • 42:52 - Hopes and Dreams:
  • 42:57 --- 2023 Hopes and Dreams.
  • 47:23 --- 2024 Hopes and Dreams.
  • 50:37 - Doctor Who Songs: An audio quiz
  • 60:26 - Fears:
  • 60:32 --- 2023 Fears.
  • 63:02 --- 2024 Fears.
  • 66:36 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 95:36 - Crumbly's Corner.
  • 68:51 - Steven's Corner.
  • 100:54 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 101:53 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #251: Doctor Who - Wild Blue Yonder

Staggering Commentary #251: Doctor Who - Wild Blue Yonder

For 1 January 2024 (recorded 13 December 2023)

Duration: 58:21

MP3 (34,270 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, doubled, in front of 2023 Doctor Who story 'Wild Blue Yonder', and spout our usual nonsense!

The robot is slow working, Donna's arms are too long and the Doctor is slack jawed. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Wild Blue Yonder…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #435

Staggering Podcast #435: Festive Giggling

For 25 December 2023 (recorded 18 December 2023)

Duration: 78:58

MP3 (46,350 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Giggle, talk about media we've been consuming, find some general news, play a game, pull some crackers and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:16 --- Welcome!
  • 02:32 - News:
  • 02:40 --- Doctor Who: The Toymaker gets animated.
  • 04:50 --- Good Omens: Back for thirds.
  • 06:22 --- Marvel: What If... nine days of Christmas.
  • 07:50 --- Doctor Who: Christmas special coming to disc and paper.
  • 10:39 --- Marvel: Kang actor guilty of assault.
  • 12:03 - Christmas Crackers.
  • 14:55 - Doctor Who: The Giggle.
  • 47:29 - Christmas Presents.
  • 55:39 - Doctor Who Audio Quiz: Name that General Exclamation.
  • 58:34 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  • 66:52 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 75:19 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 76:05 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #250: Doctor Who - The Star Beast

Staggering Commentary #250: Doctor Who - The Star Beast

For 18 December 2023 (recorded 13 December 2023)

Duration: 62:00

MP3 (36,412 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, duped, in front of 2023 Doctor Who story 'The Star Beast', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Meep gets it in the eye, Donna's in danger of remembering something and the Doctor is playing with his new screwdriver. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Star Beast…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #434

Staggering Podcast #434: Our Arms Are Too Long

For 11 December 2023 (recorded 4 December 2023)

Duration: 69:33

MP3 (40,836 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Star Beast (TV version) and Wild Blue Yonder, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:55 --- Welcome!
  • 01:48 - News:
  • 01:51 --- Doctor Who: Sea Devil spin-off on the way?
  • 02:55 --- The Sandman: Season two starts filming.
  • 05:44 --- STD: The final coming.
  • 07:24 --- Doctor Who: Figurines back from the dead.
  • 09:15 --- Mark Sheppard: Not dead.
  • 10:40 --- Brigit Forsyth: DEAD!
  • 11:29 - Doctor Who: The Star Beast (TV version).
  • 34:15 - Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder.
  • 58:02 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 65:56 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 66:36 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #433

Staggering Podcast #433: Whoniversal Warm Up

For 27 November 2023 (recorded 20 November 2023)

Duration: 65:01

MP3 (38,182 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Doctor Who: Once and Future: The Union (Big Finish) and the Whoniverse content on BBC Sounds and the iPlayer, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:55 --- Welcome!
  • 02:06 - News:
  • 02:15 --- Doctor Who: Whoniverse gives aural pleasure.
  • 04:39 --- Dune: Part two coming sooner but still later.
  • 05:10 --- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds back in production.
  • 05:36 --- The Sandman: Gaiman's dead boys get streamed.
  • 07:29 --- Karen Gillan: Reuniting with Moffat.
  • 09:16 --- Star Trek: TOS three footer found?
  • 11:55 --- Doctor Who: RTD2 wants to bring colour to the world.
  • 16:36 --- Doctor Who: Classic Who comes to US and Canada via Tubi.
  • 17:33 --- Star Wars: Making of the Holiday Special documentary.
  • 20:03 --- Fake Crumbly: On the mend.
  • 20:35 --- Gremlins: The Secrets of Mogwai now on BBC iPlayer.
  • 21:13 - Doctor Who: Once and Future: The Union (Big Finish).
  • 37:56 - Doctor Who: The Whoniverse on BBC Sounds and the iPlayer.
  • 60:12 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 62:24 - Christmas Card Appeal.
  • 62:40 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:21 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #432

Staggering Podcast #432: Ancient Time Lord Bodies

For 13 November 2023 (recorded 6 November 2023)

Duration: 65:24

MP3 (38,406 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Once and Future: Time Lord Immemorial (Big Finish) and the 2023 Netflix series Bodies, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:18 --- Welcome!
  • 02:14 - Christmas Card Appeal.
  • 02:48 - News:
  • 02:56 --- Doctor Who: Anniversary roundup.
  • 07:32 --- Doctor Who: Greatest Show non-Who sequel.
  • 09:19 --- Doctor Who: The Seventh Doctor gets a Last Day.
  • 11:24 --- Fallout: Amazon streaming series gets dated.
  • 12:29 --- Hollywood Strikes: Actors still on strike.
  • 13:20 --- Red Dwarf: Rob Grant plans a prequel.
  • 14:36 --- Futurama: Renewed for two more seasons.
  • 16:03 - Bodies (2023 Netflix series).
  • 36:27 - Doctor Who: Once and Future: Time Lord Immemorial (Big Finish).
  • 46:44 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 63:11 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:55 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #431

Staggering Podcast #431: Killer Tomatoes of Death

For 30 October 2023 (recorded 23 October 2023)

Duration: 56:49

MP3 (33,370 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Seeds of Death (1969) and the 1978 film Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:54 --- Welcome!
  • 01:59 - News:
  • 02:12 --- Doctor Who: Anniversary events.
  • 05:07 --- Star Trek: Prodigy gets Netflixed.
  • 07:48 --- Doctor Who: Filling the iPlayer with all the footage (almost).
  • 13:00 --- Mark Gatiss: Another Christmas ghost story.
  • 14:39 --- The Boys: Gen V gets a second season.
  • 15:18 --- Doctor Who: Series 15 already filming.
  • 17:23 - Films that Dave Keep Would Watch: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.
  • 29:23 - Doctor Who: The Seeds of Death.
  • 49:09 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 54:57 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 55:38 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #430

Staggering Podcast #430: Plan 9 From Planetoid 50

For 16 October 2023 (recorded 9 October 2023)

Duration: 56:49

MP3 (33,370 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Doctor Who: Once and Future: The Martian Invasion of Planetoid 50 and the 1950s film Plan 9 From Outer Space, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:06 --- Welcome!
  • 01:48 - News:
  • 01:52 --- Doctor Who: Confidential Unleashed.
  • 03:31 --- Star Cops: New audio series.
  • 06:51 --- Doctor Who: Musical celebration dated.
  • 07:59 --- David McCallum: DEAD!
  • 10:05 --- Michael Gambon: DEAD!
  • 11:14 --- Shawna Trpcic: DEAD!
  • 12:06 --- Cyberpunk 2077: The live action series or film coming?
  • 14:00 --- Doctor Who: Magic the Gathering sets now on sale.
  • 17:01 - Films that Dave Keep Would Watch: Plan 9 from Outer Space.
  • 33:02 - Doctor Who: Once and Future: The Martian Invasion of Planetoid 50.
  • 47:05 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:04 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 53:52 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #429

Staggering Podcast #429: Romans of Badassdom

For 2 October 2023 (recorded 25 September 2023)

Duration: 43:33

MP3 (25,604 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Romans and Knights of Badassdom, have a 30 second recommendation, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:39 --- Welcome!
  • 02:30 - News:
  • 02:38 --- Buffy: The Slayerverse gets Audible.
  • 04:34 --- Torchwood: An Ood Tale.
  • 06:48 --- Doctor Who: 60th anniversary trailer out.
  • 08:58 --- Hollywood Strikes: WGA get their agreement?
  • 10:52 --- Rick and Morty: New trailer, new Rick.
  • 12:08 - Knights of Badassdom.
  • 22:16 - Doctor Who: The Romans.
  • 37:06 - 30 Second Recommendation: Doctor Who Season 20 Collection Boxset.
  • 38:45 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 40:39 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 41:22 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #428

Staggering Podcast #428: Lady and the Chav

For 18 September 2023 (recorded 11 September 2023)

Duration: 56:29

MP3 (33,176 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn review Sweet Tooth Season 2 and Big Finish's Doctor Who: Once and Future: Two's Company, recommend another terrible film, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:15 --- Welcome!
  • 02:01 - News:
  • 02:12 --- Doctor Who: 60th anniversary musical celebration.
  • 05:01 --- Nigel Kneale: You Must Listen.
  • 07:12 --- Doctor Who: 60th anniversary art exhibition.
  • 10:24 --- Matt Smith: Treading those British boards.
  • 13:16 --- Star Trek: Very Short Treks.
  • 16:17 --- Doctor Who: Redacted season 2 dated.
  • 17:10 - Sweet Tooth: Season 2.
  • 26:22 - Films that Dave Keep Would Watch: The Knights of Newgate.
  • 31:39 - Doctor Who: Once and Future: Two's Company (Big Finish).
  • 43:33 - Events:
  • 43:40 --- Whooverville 14.
  • 45:35 --- The Quatermass Experiment.
  • 47:24 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:25 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 55:18 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #427

Staggering Podcast #427: Unstuck in Time

For 4 September 2023 (recorded 26 August 2023)

Duration: 56:44

MP3 (33,324 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Crumbly, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Babylon 5: The Road Home and Big Finish's Doctor Who: Once and Future: A Genius for War, recommend a terrible film, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:48 --- Welcome!
  • 02:41 - News:
  • 02:51 --- Doctor Who: Series 1 to 4 remastered.
  • 06:26 --- Disney: The Mandalorian, WandaVision and Loki get physical.
  • 08:39 --- Hollywood Strikes: Various delays announced.
  • 12:24 --- Sylvester McCoy: Life story.
  • 13:34 --- Doctor Who: Series 14 date (again?)
  • 14:22 --- Doctor Who: Fifteenth Doctor sonic re-release.
  • 15:07 --- Doctor Who: Season 20 boxset dated.
  • 15:53 - Babylon 5: The Road Home.
  • 26:17 - Films that Dave Keep Would Watch: Old (2021).
  • 28:37 - Doctor Who: Once and Future: A Genius for War (Big Finish).
  • 41:45 - Crumbly's birthday presents.
  • 45:07 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:45 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:37 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #426

Staggering Podcast #426: Strange New Omens

For 21 August 2023 (recorded 13 August 2023)

Duration: 65:44

MP3 (38,598 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Inflatable Heather, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review episodes eight, nine and ten of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season two and Good Omens season two, play a Doctor Who quiz, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:13 --- Welcome!
  • 01:41 - News:
  • 01:52 --- Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace gets animated.
  • 03:58 --- Doctor Who: Rose gets illustrated.
  • 05:03 --- Good Omens: Gets illustrated.
  • 06:38 --- Ghosts: US gets the UK series.
  • 08:57 --- Freema Agyeman: To star on the London stage.
  • 09:26 --- Good Omens: Season three story will be told, TV version or not.
  • 10:24 --- Fake Keith Recommends: The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart.
  • 11:39 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Season 2: Episodes 8, 9 and 10.
  • 34:33 - Doctor Who: Quiz book quiz.
  • 41:03 - Good Omens 2.
  • 58:32 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 58:40 - Crumbly's Corner.
  • 62:55 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:33 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #425

Staggering Podcast #425: Boimler Rikering Pike's Saddle

For 7 August 2023 (recorded 31 July 2023)

Duration: 74:15

MP3 (43,588 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review episodes six and seven of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season two, discuss the various versions of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere, play a Doctor Who audio game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:55 --- Welcome!
  • 02:49 - News:
  • 02:57 --- Doctor Who: Specials on Target.
  • 04:12 --- Babylon 5: Original series goes Blu.
  • 09:17 --- The Boys: Live action spin-off incoming.
  • 11:07 --- Loki: Second season dated.
  • 12:06 --- Lando: Donald Glover set to write TV series?
  • 13:57 --- Paul Reubens: DEAD!
  • 15:17 --- Tron: Abandoned arcade cabinet.
  • 17:19 --- Hollywood Strikes: NBC Universal get even dirtier?
  • 23:12 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Season 2: Episodes 6 and 7.
  • 43:25 - Doctor Who: 425 Audio Quiz.
  • 47:52 - Doctor in Strange Places: Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere.
  • 69:29 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 70:30 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 71:21 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #424

Staggering Podcast #424: The Archaeologist at the End of His Time

For 24 July 2023 (recorded 17 July 2023)

Duration: 79:35

MP3 (46,712 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn review Big Finish's Doctor Who: Once and Future: The Artist at the End of Time, episodes four and five of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season two and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:49 --- Welcome!
  • 02:06 - News:
  • 02:19 --- Doctor Who: Season 20 goes Blu.
  • 06:22 --- Hollywood: Actors are revolting.
  • 13:51 --- Plays: Tate and the Unfriend return.
  • 17:02 --- Doctor Who: Series 14 wrapped.
  • 18:00 --- Manny Coto: DEAD!
  • 19:15 - Doctor Who: Once and Future: The Artist at the End of Time (Big Finish).
  • 31:04 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Season 2: episodes 4 and 5.
  • 47:25 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
  • 73:00 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 76:53 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 77:26 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #423

Staggering Podcast #423: Strange New Tom

For 10 July 2023 (recorded 3 July 2023)

Duration: 58:45

MP3 (34,508 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review Big Finish's Doctor Who: Once and Future: Past Lives and the first three episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season two, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:29 --- Welcome!
  • 02:16 - News:
  • 02:23 --- Star Trek: Prodigy Disowned.
  • 05:03 --- Doctor Who: Another River Song Ending.
  • 06:54 --- Tron 3: More cast announced.
  • 08:11 --- Marvel: Rogers Musical.
  • 10:42 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2, episodes 1 - 3.
  • 33:57 - Tea with Tegan.
  • 39:53 - Doctor Who: Once and Future: Past Lives (Big Finish).
  • 51:11 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 55:34 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 56:21 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #422

Staggering Podcast #422: Shadow and Bane

For 26 June 2023 (recorded 19 June 2023)

Duration: 55:36

MP3 (32,658 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review the 2007 Sarah Jane Adventures pilot: Invasion of the Bane and the first season of Netflix's Shadow and Bone, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:26 --- Welcome!
  • 02:01 - News:
  • 02:08 --- Star Wars: Grand Theft Wookiee.
  • 03:57 --- Babylon 5: Animated date and trailer.
  • 06:47 --- Star Trek: Strange New tribute.
  • 07:36 --- Glenda Jackson: DEAD!
  • 08:17 --- Pat Robinson: DEAD!
  • 09:19 --- Linda Hamilton: Stranger Thinged.
  • 10:13 - The Sarah Jane Adventures: Invasion of the Bane.
  • 26:22 - Shadow and Bone (Season 1).
  • 47:31 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 52:06 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 52:56 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #421

Staggering Podcast #421: Dungeons and Dragonfire

For 12 June 2023 (recorded 5 June 2023)

Duration: 74:19

MP3 (43,624 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn review the 1987 Doctor Who: Dragonfire and the 2023 film Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:52 --- Welcome!
  • 01:27 - News:
  • 01:34 --- Doctor Who: Eighth Doctor gets another era.
  • 03:40 --- Doctor Who: Frazer rewrites Evil.
  • 05:45 --- Doctor Who: Virtual world tie-in.
  • 11:03 --- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds coming to YouTube.
  • 13:18 - Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves (2023 film).
  • 27:51 - 30 Second Recommendation: Shadow and Bone.
  • 31:00 - Doctor Who: Dragonfire.
  • 59:55 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:35 - Crumbly's Corner.
  • 71:52 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 72:42 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #420

Staggering Podcast #420: Krotons on the Door

For 29 May 2023 (recorded 22 May 2023)

Duration: 48:16

MP3 (28,368 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review the 1968 Doctor Who: The Krotons and the 2023 film The Portable Door, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:58 --- Welcome!
  • 01:37 - News:
  • 01:46 --- Babylon 5: Animated details.
  • 03:59 --- Lockwood and Co: Cancelled!
  • 07:14 --- Doctor Who: Six new books incoming.
  • 09:19 --- Hitchhiker's Guide: New illustrated editions.
  • 11:04 --- Loki and Echo: Disney+ release dates.
  • 11:59 --- Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser: DEAD!.
  • 15:25 --- Futurama: New season dated.
  • 15:58 --- This is How You Lose the Time War: Book sales take off.
  • 17:18 --- Staged: Third season coming to BBC.
  • 17:54 - Doctor Who: The Krotons.
  • 31:28 - The Portable Door (2023 film).
  • 42:19 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 45:42 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 46:56 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #419

Staggering Podcast #419: Guardians of 107 Baker Street

For 15 May 2023 (recorded 9 May 2023)

Duration: 56:48

MP3 (33,360 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Stranded 4 (Big Finish) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:15 --- Welcome!
  • 01:52 - News:
  • 02:01 --- Babylon 5: Reanimated.
  • 04:38 --- Doctor Who: Magic the Gathering set dated.
  • 07:06 --- Writers Strike: Various productions halted.
  • 10:30 --- Terrence Hardiman: DEAD!
  • 12:26 --- Doctor Who RPG: Fan made Eighth Doctor sourcebook.
  • 14:42 --- Star Trek: Virtually visit every starship Enterprise.
  • 16:16 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
  • 34:51 - Doctor Who: Stranded 4 (Big Finish).
  • 49:33 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 52:51 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 53:30 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #418

Staggering Podcast #418: Destiny of the Picards

For 1 May 2023 (recorded 25 April 2023)

Duration: 70:55

MP3 (41,640 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks and the third and final season of Star Trek: Picard, discuss their visit to The Capitol 6 (Doctor Who convention), find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:14 --- Welcome!
  • 01:55 - News:
  • 02:01 --- Star Trek: New film sectioned.
  • 03:04 --- Harry Potter: HBO TV Series.
  • 05:02 --- Daniel Radcliffe: The Daddy.
  • 05:28 --- Game of Thrones; HBO egging it on.
  • 07:40 --- Batman: HBO picks up a Penguin.
  • 09:06 --- Stranger Things: Getting more animated.
  • 10:47 --- Galaxy Quest: TV series back?
  • 12:08 --- Doctor Who: Murray Gold returns.
  • 13:26 - Star Trek Picard: Season 3.
  • 37:14 - The Capitol 6 (Doctor Who convention).
  • 45:44 - Doctor Who: Destiny of the Daleks.
  • 64:55 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:10 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:00 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #417

Staggering Podcast #417: Many Mutts a-Leaping

For 17 April 2023 (recorded 10 April 2023)

Duration: 56:54

MP3 (33,426 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Mutants and the first season of the 2022 revived Quantum Leap, discuss their trip to Neil Cole's Museum of Classic Sci-Fi, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:12 --- Welcome!
  • 02:08- News:
  • 02:16 --- Star Wars: More films and Thrawn casting.
  • 06:05 --- Star Trek: Strange New Date.
  • 07:12 --- Ghosts: DEAD!
  • 09:23 - Quantum Leap (2022).
  • 23:12 - Neil Cole's Museum of Classic Sci-Fi.
  • 30:04 - Doctor Who: The Mutants.
  • 44:37 - Crumbly's Corner.
  • 58:55 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 52:39 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 53:32 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #416

Staggering Podcast #416: The Last of Stockbridge

For 3 April 2023 (recorded 27 March 2023)

Duration: 76:34

MP3 (44,944 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Big Finish's Doctor Who: Stockbridge Trilogy (Castle of Fear, The Eternal Summer and Plague of the Daleks) and the first season of HBO's The Last of Us, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:51 --- Welcome!
  • 01:28- News:
  • 01:41 --- Doctor Who: Doom's Day for your wallet.
  • 07:54 --- Star Trek: Strange new third season.
  • 09:16 --- Doctor Who: UNIT spins off.
  • 12:26 --- Star Trek: Possible new series ideas.
  • 13:39 --- Tron: New film starts shooting soon.
  • 14:17 --- Ghostbusters: New film shooting in the UK.
  • 16:28 - The Last of Us (season one).
  • 50:58 - Doctor Who: The Stockbridge Trilogy (Big Finish).
  • 66:21 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 73:09 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 74:08 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #415

Staggering Podcast #415: Women Behaving Magnificently

For 20 March 2023 (recorded 13 March 2023)

Duration: 47:44

MP3 (28,050 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Big Finish's Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor and River Song (boxset) and the 2009 film St. Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:14 --- Welcome!
  • 01:56- News:
  • 02:03 --- Doctor Who: Eccleston back for more audio.
  • 03:20 --- Star Trek: STD eradicated.
  • 05:51 --- Doctor Who: Redacted returns.
  • 07:42 --- Red Dwarf: Red hat vs blue hat resolved.
  • 13:01 - St. Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold.
  • 27:34 - Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor and River Song (Big Finish).
  • 41:24 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 45:23 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 46:06 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #414

Staggering Podcast #414: The Fogou of Fear

For 6 March 2023 (recorded 27 February 2023)

Duration: 59:29

MP3 (34,934 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Big Finish's Doctor Who: The Spectre of Lanyon Moor and the Netflix series Lockwood and Co., celebrate a couple of birthdays, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:11 --- Welcome!
  • 02:07- News:
  • 02:12 --- Doctor Who: 60th anniversary audios expose cast.
  • 04:29 --- Lord of the Rings: WB wants more money.
  • 07:42 --- Terry Pratchett: 20 'lost' short stories to be pubished.
  • 09:14 --- Star Wars: The Mandalorian season four already written.
  • 10:09 --- Doctor Who: Real Keith's dinosaur correction centre.
  • 14:02 - Birthday: Steven.
  • 19:52 - Doctor Who: The Spectre of Lanyon Moor (Big Finish).
  • 33:30 - Birthday: Jean.
  • 38:41 - Lockwood and Co. (Netflix series).
  • 50:04 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:07 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:12 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #413

Staggering Podcast #413: All of Our Dinosaurs are Unconvincing

For 20 February 2023 (recorded 13 February 2023)

Duration: 84:47

MP3 (49,762 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn review 1974's Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs and the 1975 Disney film One of Our Dinosaurs is Missing, discuss a recent Doctor Who convention, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:15 --- Welcome!
  • 02:20- News:
  • 02:31 --- Spider-man: New TV series in the works.
  • 06:20 --- Avenue 5: Cancelled!
  • 08:22 --- DC: James Gunn's plans revealed.
  • 11:25 --- Trailers: Various Super bowl releases.
  • 14:08 --- Rick and Morty: New voice actors required.
  • 16:45 - Doctor Who: Invasion of the Dinosaurs.
  • 40:28 - Who's at the Playhouse (Doctor Who convention).
  • 49:58 - One of Our Dinosaurs is Missing (1975 film).
  • 62:07 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:00 - Jean's Corner.
  • 82:42 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 83:34 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #412

Staggering Podcast #412: Mr Eccleston Goes to IKEA

For 6 February 2023 (recorded 30 January 2023)

Duration: 59:48

MP3 (35,124 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review the 2001 Christopher Eccleston film 'The Others' and Big Finish boxset Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures - Hidden Depths, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:19 --- Welcome!
  • 02:47- News:
  • 02:53 --- Doctor Who: More Pertwee going Blu.
  • 04:22 --- The Last of Us: Second TV season confirmed.
  • 08:48 --- DC: Titans and Doom Patrol DOOMED!
  • 11:36 --- Doctor Who: Five more Target books.
  • 13:35 --- Sylvia Syms: DEAD!
  • 14:44 --- Lisa Loring: DEAD!
  • 15:35 --- Annie Wersching: DEAD!
  • 16:32 --- Doctor Who: Caitlin Blackwood back as Pond.
  • 18:28 - The Others (2001 film).
  • 35:02 - 30 Second Recommendation: Mythmakers Live 2.
  • 38:19 - Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures - Hidden Depths (Big Finish boxset).
  • 50:27 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:32 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:22 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #411

Staggering Podcast #411: Slasher Sylvester

For 23 January 2023 (recorded 16 January 2023)

Duration: 45:28

MP3 (26,722 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review the 2020 Sylvester McCoy film 'The Owners' and the 2022 Discworld film 'The Amazing Maurice', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:33 --- Welcome!
  • 02:32- News:
  • 02:38 --- Wednesday: More seasoning.
  • 03:42 --- 1899: Cancelled.
  • 04:49 --- The Mandalorian: Din and Grogu date.
  • 05:50 --- Dungeons and Dragons: Licence to annoy.
  • 11:12 - The Amazing Maurice (2022 film).
  • 23:14 - The Owners (2020 film).
  • 33:27 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 42:21 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 43:42 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #410

Staggering Podcast #410: Great Balls of Crystal

For 9 January 2023 (recorded 2 January 2023)

Duration: 93:51

MP3 (55,074 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare discuss the Doctor Who Christmas and New Year specials, play a game, come up with our Predictions, Hopes and Dreams, and Fears for 2023, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2022, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:05 --- Welcome!
  • 02:47- News:
  • 02:54 --- Sarah Jane Adventures: Revenge of Rani.
  • 05:01 --- Blake's 7: Novel licence use.
  • 08:21 --- Stephen Greif: DEAD!
  • 10:32 --- Doctor Who: BBC audiobooks for 2023.
  • 13:32 - Annual Predictions:
  • 13:32 --- 2022 Predictions.
  • 23:42 --- 2023 Predictions.
  • 30:24 - Game: Things in Five Words
  • 40:19 - Doctor Who: New Who Christmas and New Year Specials.
  • 56:31 - Hopes and Dreams:
  • 56:31 --- 2022 Hopes and Dreams.
  • 65:39 --- 2023 Hopes and Dreams.
  • 73:11 - 2023 Fears
  • 78:05 - Crumbly's Corner.
  • 82:52 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 87:56 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 89:46 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #409

Staggering Podcast #409: Festive Muppetry

For 26 December 2022 (recorded 19 December 2022)

Duration: 75:40

MP3 (44,420 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Doctor Who: Blood on Santa's Claw (Big Finish) and the 1992 film The Muppet Christmas Carol, find some general news, play a game, pull some crackers and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:19 --- Welcome!
  • 02:37- News:
  • 02:45 --- Doctor Who: New Doctor and companion given clothes.
  • 06:17 --- Doctor Who: Three anniversary specials confirmed.
  • 08:37 --- Ghosts: Fifth series coming to the BBC.
  • 09:57 --- Quantum Leap: Second season confirmed.
  • 11:22 --- Chris Boucher: DEAD!
  • 12:35 --- Shirley Coward: DEAD!
  • 13:54 --- Jane Sherwin: DEAD!
  • 14:21 --- Henry Cavill: Super no more.
  • 21:18 - Christmas Crackers.
  • 26:53 - The Muppet Christmas Carol.
  • 44:06 - Doctor Who Audio Quiz: Name the Moaner.
  • 49:38 - Doctor Who: Blood on Santa's Claw (Big Finish).
  • 63:52 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 71:54 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 72:55 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #408

Staggering Podcast #408: Bacon and Kroll Sandwich

For 12 December 2022 (recorded 5 December 2022)

Duration: 50:09

MP3 (29,466 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Doctor Who: The Power of Kroll and the 2022 Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:08 --- Welcome!
  • 04:40- News:
  • 04:52 --- Doctor Who: Big Finish fills the TV gap year.
  • 07:28 --- Indiana Jones: Fifth film named.
  • 09:49 --- Ingrid Oliver: Married to Pointless Richard Osman.
  • 10:31 --- Star Wars: The Mandalorian returns in March.
  • 11:22 --- The Midnight Club: Cancelled!
  • 12:40 --- Rivers of London: Roleplaying game announced.
  • 14:03 - Doctor Who: The Power of Kroll.
  • 30:13 - The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.
  • 41:22 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 42:58 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 43:56 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #407

Staggering Podcast #407: Victorian Mysteries

For 28 November 2022 (recorded 22 November 2022)

Duration: 66:41

MP3 (39,152 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Big Finish's The Paternoster Gang: Heritage 2 and the 2022 film Enola Holmes 2, play a Doctor Who game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:11 --- Welcome!
  • 01:52- News:
  • 02:01 --- Doctor Who: New companion named and shamed.
  • 07:09 --- Dark Season: Kate Winslet's Big Finish.
  • 09:55 --- Staged: Third season coming but not to the BBC.
  • 12:40 --- David Tennant: Trolling his son Ty at Comic Con.
  • 14:16 - The Paternoster Gang: Heritage 2.
  • 29:55 - Audio Quiz: The Chibttaker era.
  • 39:41 - Enola Holmes 2.
  • 56:48 - Crumbly's Corner.
  • 61:54 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 62:01 - Christmas Cards.
  • 62:16 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:24 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #249: Doctor Who - The Power of the Doctor

Staggering Commentary #249: Doctor Who - The Power of the Doctor

For 21 November 2022 (recorded 18 May 2022)

Duration: 92:29

MP3 (54,274 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, regenerated, in front of 2022 Doctor Who story 'The Power of the Doctor', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Master is splitting his time, Dan gets it in the face and the Doctor is seeing some old faces. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Power of the Doctor…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #406

Staggering Podcast #406: Chibttaker Ramblethon

For 14 November 2022 (recorded 7 November 2022)

Duration: 85:40

MP3 (50,278 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Steven Clare discuss the Chibnall/Whittaker era of Doctor Who, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:20 --- Welcome!
  • 02:18- News:
  • 02:29 --- The Sandman: Second season confirmed.
  • 04:41 --- The Witcher: Geralt to regenerate.
  • 08:00 --- DC Films: James Gunn takes control.
  • 13:07 --- Westworld: Cancelled!
  • 15:53 --- Moomins: The partworks house.
  • 17:19 --- Doctor Who: Cash injection from the mouse house.
  • 21:38 --- Dave Keep: Our fallen friend.
  • 23:16 - Doctor Who: A Chibtakker retrospective.
  • 69:50 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 83:35 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 84:19 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #248: Doctor Who - The Infinite Quest

Staggering Commentary #248: Doctor Who - The Infinite Quest

For 7 November 2022 (recorded 18 May 2022)

Duration: 51:36

MP3 (30,316 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, animated, in front of 2007 animated Doctor Who story 'The Infinite Quest', and spout our usual nonsense!

Baltazar is on a quest, Caw isn't a polyphase avitron and the Doctor is running about all over the place. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Infinite Quest…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #405

Staggering Podcast #405: The Power of the Rerecord

For 31 October 2022 (recorded 25 October 2022)

Duration: 90:58

MP3 (53,386 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Doctor Who: The Power of the Doctor, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:19 --- Welcome!
  • 04:00- News:
  • 04:10 --- Doctor Who: Class not quite dead.
  • 06:16 --- Quantum Leap: First season expansion.
  • 09:26 --- Back to the Future: Musical gets Broadway date.
  • 11:52 --- Back to the Future: London exhibition.
  • 12:17 --- Doctor Who: Whittaker on the streets selling Big Issue.
  • 13:16 --- Doctor Who: Warlord miniatures expensive free exclusives.
  • 17:08 --- Doctor Who: New logo and Disney+ deal is official.
  • 22:20 --- Dave Keep: Our friend is very poorly in hospital.
  • 23:13 - Doctor Who: The Power of the Doctor.
  • 81:39 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 88:42 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 89:20 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #404

Staggering Podcast #404: Podcast Not Found

For 17 October 2022 (recorded 10 October 2022)

Duration: 54:42

MP3 (32,134 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield, Vol. 7 - Blood and Steel (Big Finish) and the 1991 film Terminator 2: Judgment Day, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:08 --- Welcome!
  • 01:44- News:
  • 01:52 --- Doctor Who: Centenary special dated.
  • 03:08 --- Community: Six seasons and a movie.
  • 05:22 --- Deadpool: Threequel with added Wolverine.
  • 06:34 --- Time Bandits: TV series on the way.
  • 08:03 --- Picard: New trailer with game Enterprise.
  • 11:28 --- Wednesday: New trailer for Netflix TV series.
  • 12:28 --- Return of the Spider!
  • 13:40 - Doctor Who: New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield, Vol. 7 - Blood and Steel (Big Finish).
  • 27:30 - Birthday: Keith.
  • 29:13 - Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
  • 47:09 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 50:56 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 51:35 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #403

Staggering Podcast #403: The Shatner Frontier

For 3 October 2022 (recorded 26 September 2022)

Duration: 77:23

MP3 (45,426 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn review Torchwood: God Among Us Vol. 1 (Big Finish) and the 1989 film Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:08 --- Welcome!
  • 02:05- News:
  • 02:16 --- Doctor Who: Centenary special named.
  • 04:31 --- Star Wars: James Earl Jones sells his voice.
  • 06:22 --- The Witcher: New TV on the way.
  • 07:42 --- Enola Holmes: Second film on the way.
  • 09:20 --- Avenue 5: Second season dated.
  • 10:20 --- Star Trek: NERF phasers.
  • 12:02 --- Louise Fletcher: DEAD!
  • 14:00 --- Blade Runner: Sequel TV series.
  • 14:58 - Torchwood: God Among Us, Vol. 1 (Big Finish).
  • 33:53 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  • 48:38 - Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.
  • 73:34 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 73:47 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 74:38 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #402

Staggering Podcast #402: Special Speculations

For 19 September 2022 (recorded 29 August 2022)

Duration: 46:32

MP3 (27,350 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn speculate and share their hopes for the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special, play a game, find a tiny bit of news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:38 --- Welcome!
  • 01:24 - News:
  • 01:34 --- Star Trek: Next film loses its director.
  • 04:10 - Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary thoughts and speculation.
  • 38:25 - Game: Things in Five Words
  • 44:51 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 45:32 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #401

Staggering Podcast #401: No Touch Podcast!

For 5 September 2022 (recorded 29 August 2022)

Duration: 64:53

MP3 (38,098 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom and the 1984 film The NeverEnding Story, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:59 --- Welcome!
  • 02:13 - News:
  • 02:13 --- Doctor Who: Season two goes Blu.
  • 06:14 --- Doctor Who: Centenary special semi-dated.
  • 07:12 --- House of the Dragon: Second season already confirmed.
  • 11:02 --- Nichelle Nichols: Remains to be blasted into space.
  • 13:24 --- Doctor Who: Magic the Gathering tie-in.
  • 15:37 --- Doctor Who: Hare tomorrow.
  • 17:24 - Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom.
  • 37:02 - The NeverEnding Story (1984 film).
  • 55:16 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 62:01 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 62:43 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #400

Staggering Podcast #400: Party On, Vardans!

For 22 August 2022 (recorded 13 August 2022)

Duration: 68:58

MP3 (40,492 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Crumbly, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time, and Bill and Ted Face the Music, play some games, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 02:12 --- Welcome!
  • 03:10 - News:
  • 03:23 --- Doctor Who: New series starts filming in November.
  • 06:23 --- Community: Film still on the cards?
  • 08:10 --- Batgirl: Completed(ish) but film scrapped.
  • 15:16 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 21:00 - Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time.
  • 44:34 - Presents: Crumbly's birthday.
  • 50:10 - Game: Swanee Kazoo.
  • 54:23 - Bill and Ted Face the Music.
  • 66:09 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 66:31 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 77:21 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #399

Staggering Podcast #399: Like It's 2016

For 8 August 2022 (recorded 1 August 2022)

Duration: 76:36

MP3 (44,968 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1, share our memories of Bernard Cribbins, Nichelle Nichols and David Warner, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:09 --- Welcome!
  • 01:36 - News:
  • 01:44 --- Bernard Cribbins: DEAD!
  • 03:58 --- Nichelle Nichols: DEAD!
  • 06:10 --- Doctor Who: Worlds of Wonder in Edinburgh.
  • 07:38 --- Orphan Black: Sequel series on the way.
  • 09:05 --- Doctor Who: Disney+ to stream?
  • 11:46 --- David Warner: DEAD!
  • 13:59 --- Pat Carroll: DEAD!
  • 15:27 --- Star Trek: Strange New Animated Crossover.
  • 17:09 --- Doctor Who RPG: Dungeons and Dragons compatibility.
  • 18:18 - Remembering:
  • 18:33 --- Bernard Cribbins.
  • 27:36 --- Nichelle Nichols.
  • 39:59 --- David Warner.
  • 50:48 - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (season 1).
  • 68:48 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 70:01 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 71:11 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #398

Staggering Podcast #398: Weaponised Winking and 80s Music

For 25 July 2022 (recorded 18 July 2022)

Duration: 61:11

MP3 (35,936 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Out of Time 3 - Wink (Big Finish) and Stranger Things: Season 4, Volume 2, discuss watching the Peter Cushing Dalek films at the cinema recently, recommend Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 02:00 --- Welcome!
  • 02:57 - News:
  • 03:04 --- Doctor Who: New boardgame nemesis.
  • 04:20 --- Doctor Who: Doctor Gatwa.
  • 06:07 --- Eaglemoss: DEAD?
  • 09:07 --- Tron: Commemorating 40 years.
  • 10:38 --- Fear Street: Netflix adapting more.
  • 12:21 --- Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey.
  • 15:01 - Stranger Things: Season 4, Volume 2.
  • 34:00 - 30 Second Recommendation: Star Trek Colon Strange New Worlds.
  • 36:33 - Doctor Who: Peter Cushing films at the cinema.
  • 45:36 - Doctor Who: Out of Time 3 - Wink (Big Finish).
  • 55:16 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 55:20 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 56:09 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #397

Staggering Podcast #397: [Redacted] Kenobi

For 11 July 2022 (recorded 5 July 2022)

Duration: 56:58

MP3 (33,462 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Doctor Who: Redacted and Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:30 --- Welcome!
  • 02:38 - News:
  • 02:45 --- Stranger Things: Broken service and records.
  • 05:18 --- The Time Traveler's Wife: Cancelled.
  • 06:33 --- Quantum Leap: New series gets a start date.
  • 08:02 --- Doctor Strange: With added Warrior Princess.
  • 08:39 --- Star Cops: Two more Big Finish box sets incoming.
  • 09:23 --- Doctor Who: Script for third film revealed.
  • 13:47 - Doctor Who: Redacted.
  • 25:08 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 31:24 - Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney+ limited series).
  • 49:39 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:38 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:26 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #396

Staggering Podcast #396: Running Up That Boxset

For 27 June 2022 (recorded 20 June 2022)

Duration: 64:02

MP3 (37,606 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Big Finish's Doctor Who: Ninth Doctor Adventures Vol. 5 - Back to Earth and Stranger Things: Season 4, Volume 1, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:48 --- Welcome!
  • 03:42 - News:
  • 03:55 --- Ghostbusters: New film and animations announced.
  • 05:43 --- The Boys and the Bad Batch: New seasons coming.
  • 07:30 --- The Sandman and I Am Groot: Dating.
  • 09:40 --- Grant Morrison: Vying to be next Doctor Who showrunner.
  • 10:59 --- Doctor Who: Neil Patrick Harris to guest.
  • 15:00 --- Doctor Who RPG: New GM screen and adventures book.
  • 16:21 --- Game of Thrones: Jon Snow spins off?
  • 17:20 - Doctor Who: Ninth Doctor Adventures Vol. 5 - Back to Earth.
  • 38:52 - Stranger Things: Season 4, Volume 1.
  • 57:57 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 59:43 - Staggering Picnic: Join us!
  • 61:02 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 61:43 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #395

Staggering Podcast #395: A Right Royal Mess

For 13 June 2022 (recorded 6 June 2022)

Duration: 66:11

MP3 (38,868 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn discuss British royalty appearances in Doctor Who, review the 2015 Minion film, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:49 --- Welcome!
  • 03:03 - News:
  • 03:11 --- Star Wars: Another new TV series announced.
  • 05:08 --- Inside No. 9: Two more British series coming.
  • 07:29 --- Raised by Wolves and Avenue 5: DEAD!
  • 09:50 --- Babylon 5: Reboot still simmering away.
  • 11:10 --- Stranger Things: Kate Bush hits the charts.
  • 12:27 --- Doctor Who: Daleks invade Jubilee.
  • 13:35 --- Loki: Wins three MTV awards.
  • 14:51 - Minions (2015 film).
  • 27:41 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 34:14 - Doctor Who: British royalty.
  • 52:00 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 62:45 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:50 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #394

Staggering Podcast #394: Zagreus Sees You in Your Bed

For 30 May 2022 (recorded 23 May 2022)

Duration: 62:10

MP3 (36,506 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review the Big Finish's 40th anniversary Doctor Who story Zagreus and 2022 Marvel film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:52 --- Welcome!
  • 03:27 - News:
  • 03:30 --- Doctor Who: Time Fracture's premature ending.
  • 06:44 --- Black Mirror: Another series on the way.
  • 07:49 --- Upload: Also back for more.
  • 09:24 --- Jodie Whittaker: Bump Escape!
  • 11:20 --- Ingrid Oliver: Engaged to an Osman.
  • 12:04 --- The Amazing Maurice: Trailer for animated adaptation.
  • 13:11 --- Colin Cantwell: DEAD!
  • 14:17 - Doctor Who: Zagreus (Big Finish).
  • 31:59 - Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022 film).
  • 48:35 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 56:59 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 58:01 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #247: Doctor Who - Legend of the Sea Devils

Staggering Commentary #247: Doctor Who - Legend of the Sea Devils

For 23 May 2022 (recorded 18 May 2022)

Duration: 51:36

MP3 (30,316 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, wrecked, in front of 2022 Doctor Who Easter episode 'Legend of the Sea Devils', and spout our usual nonsense!

Dan has an eyepatch, Madame Ching has lost her crew, Ji-Hun doesn't have a Quattro but the Doctor has drezzed for the occasion. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Legend of the Sea Devils…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #393

Staggering Podcast #393: Ncuti Gatwa Goes Fourteenth

For 16 May 2022 (recorded 9 May 2022)

Duration: 55:29

MP3 (32,598 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn discuss the recent Doctor Who casting of Ncuti Gatwa, review Star Trek: Picard season two, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:23 --- Welcome!
  • 02:08 - News:
  • 02:13 --- Doctor Who: Fourteenth Doctor named.
  • 05:15 --- Quantum Leap: Sequel series commissioned.
  • 07:53 --- Inside No. 9: US version.
  • 11:05 --- Star Trek: 'Holographic' Enterprise bridge.
  • 12:52 --- Harold Livingston: DEAD!
  • 15:31 --- Paramount+: UK launch date.
  • 16:18 - Doctor Who: Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor.
  • 34:49 - Star Trek: Picard, Season 2.
  • 53:13 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:18 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:00 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #392

Staggering Podcast #392: Swashing Sea Demons

For 2 May 2022 (recorded 26 April 2022)

Duration: 72:07

MP3 (42,336 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review the Doctor Who 2022 Easter Special - Legend of the Sea Devils, recount their time at Back to the Future: The Musical and Doctor Who: Time Fracture, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:01 --- Welcome!
  • 01:45 - News:
  • 02:06 --- Doctor Who: Fugitive Doctor and Dhawan Master go audio.
  • 05:42 --- The Time Traveler's Wife: Moffat TV series dated.
  • 06:38 --- Doctor Who: Peter Cushing returns.
  • 09:47 --- Batman: Adam West edited into The Batman footage.
  • 11:13 --- Ghostbusters: New film in the works.
  • 11:48 --- Doctor Who: Fugitive Doctor comic miniseries.
  • 12:57 - Doctor Who: Legend of the Sea Devils.
  • 37:20 - Back to the Future: The Musical.
  • 50:13 - Doctor Who: Time Fracture (interactive theatre).
  • 65:32 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 68:14 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 69:34 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #391

Staggering Podcast #391: Capitol Bubbling

For 18 April 2022 (recorded 11 April 2022)

Duration: 45:04

MP3 (26,486 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review the 2022 films The Adam Project and The Bubble, recount their time at the recent Capitol 5 Doctor Who convention, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:04 --- Welcome!
  • 02:22 - News:
  • 02:29 --- Doctor Who: Thirteenth Doctor audio adventure.
  • 04:14 --- Releases: House of the Dragon, Kenobi and Star Trek Prodigy.
  • 06:14 --- June Brown: DEAD!
  • 09:20 --- Star Trek: Voyager crowd funded documentary.
  • 11:50 - Doctor Who: The Capitol 5 (convention).
  • 26:18 - 30 Second Recommendation: The Nightmare Man.
  • 27:38 - The Adam Project (2022 film).
  • 32:03 - The Bubble (2022 film).
  • 41:58 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 42:49 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 43:48 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #390

Staggering Podcast #390: Charley and the Crime Travellers

For 4 April 2022 (recorded 28 March 2022)

Duration: 59:57

MP3 (35,212 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Doctor Who: Charlotte Pollard - The Further Adventuress and the 1997 BBC TV series Crime Traveller, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:01 --- Welcome!
  • 02:59 - News:
  • 03:13 --- Doctor Who: Landing in Fortnite.
  • 07:31 --- Star Wars: Christopher Lloyd visits the Mandalorian.
  • 08:41 --- Lynda Baron: DEAD!
  • 10:50 --- Star Trek: Picard's MMO fleet.
  • 13:24 --- Star Trek: Another new Kirk.
  • 16:13 --- Star Trek: New adventure game.
  • 17:53 --- Doctor Who: Hugh Grant is not the Doctor.
  • 18:29 --- Doctor Who: Easter special airs at Easter.
  • 18:52 --- Russian Doll: Back in April.
  • 19:31 --- Karen Gillan: Cliff Beasts 6/The Bubble streaming from the 1st of April.
  • 20:10 --- Quantum Leap: Continuation now with added Ernie Hudson.
  • 21:26 --- Ghostbusters: New computer game coming.
  • 22:25 - Crime Traveller.
  • 36:01 - Doctor Who: Charlotte Pollard - The Further Adventuress (Big Finish).
  • 52:54 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:05 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:11 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #389

Staggering Podcast #389: Covidian Clip Show

For 21 March 2022 (recorded 18 March 2022)

Duration: 83:24

MP3 (48,946 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn present clips, featuring themselves and Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Scott Fuller, from old podcasts. Whilst we recover from a podcast spread Covid we look at old news for New Mutants and casting reactions for Doctor Who, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:03 --- Welcome!
  • 02:07 - Clip show introduction.
  • 02:30 - New Mutants: The unfolding news saga.
  • 18:52 - Doctor Who: Casting discussions of yore.
  • 82:37 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 82:53 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #246: Doctor Who - Eve of the Daleks

Staggering Commentary #246: Doctor Who - Eve of the Daleks

For 14 March 2022 (recorded 23 February 2022)

Duration: 60:55

MP3 (35,772 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, stored, in front of 2022 Doctor Who New Year's episode 'Eve of the Daleks', and spout our usual nonsense!

Nick is not a Dalek, Jeff loses his junk, Sarah is definitely being stalked and the Doctor and Yaz have a moment. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Eve of the Daleks…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #388

Staggering Podcast #388: Going Viral

For 7 March 2022 (recorded 28 February 2022)

Duration: 75:04

MP3 (44,072 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Doctor Who: The Unquiet Dead and Ghostbusters: Afterlife, talk about the London Spring Comic Con, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:39 --- Welcome!
  • 02:30 - News:
  • 02:42 --- Doctor Who: Billie Piper back and The Colin Baker unbound.
  • 05:41 --- Stranger Things: Season four split and five to end it.
  • 08:58 --- Henry Lincoln: DEAD!
  • 10:41 --- Star Wars: John Williams' musical return.
  • 11:32 --- Doctor Who: D&D RPG.
  • 14:40 - Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
  • 39:05 - London Comic Con Spring 2022.
  • 50:32 - Doctor Who: The Unquiet Dead.
  • 66:10 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 66:27 - Crumbly's Corner
  • 69:18 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 70:09 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #245: Doctor Who - The Vanquishers

Staggering Commentary #245: Doctor Who - The Vanquishers

For 28 February 2022 (recorded 23 February 2022)

Duration: 62:11

MP3 (36,520 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, split, in front of 2021 Doctor Who episode 'The Vanquishers', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Sontarans are double crossing, Karvanista loses a lot of family and the Doctor's straddling three time zones. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Vanquishers…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #387

Staggering Podcast #387: The Special Stuff

For 21 February 2022 (recorded 14 February 2022)

Duration: 67:44

MP3 (39,770 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks and Soylent Green, talk about a Doctor Who improv show, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:26 --- Welcome!
  • 02:08 - News:
  • 02:21 --- Doctor Who: First Doctor recast, again!
  • 04:35 --- Babylon 5: Reboot paused.
  • 06:27 --- Star Wars: Kenobi dating and Andor back for more.
  • 07:30 --- Futurama: Resurrected, again!
  • 09:19 --- Jodie Whittaker: Pregnant!
  • 12:57 --- Beryl Vertue: DEAD!
  • 14:29 --- Lord of the Rings: Teaser trailer for the Rings of Power.
  • 16:19 - Soylent Green.
  • 37:01 - Any Suggestions, Doctor?
  • 44:27 - Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks.
  • 60:30 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 63:40 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 64:31 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #244: Doctor Who - Survivors of the Flux

Staggering Commentary #244: Doctor Who - Survivors of the Flux

For 14 February 2022 (recorded 16 December 2021)

Duration: 54:38

MP3 (32,100 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, divisioned, in front of 2021 Doctor Who episode 'Survivors of the Flux', and spout our usual nonsense!

Yaz, Dan and Eustacius go on a grand tour, the Grand Serpent gets into a dating controversy and the Doctor meets a forgotten member. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Survivors of the Flux…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #386

Staggering Podcast #386: Little Ship of Succulents

For 7 February 2022 (recorded 31 January 2022)

Duration: 69:10

MP3 (40,608 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review the Doctor Who: Meglos and Little Shop of Horrors, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:35 --- Welcome!
  • 03:11 - News:
  • 03:31 --- Doctor Who: Attack of the Boxset.
  • 05:38 --- Star Trek: New seasons and where to find them.
  • 07:24 --- Doctor Who: Games of cardboard and silicon.
  • 09:24 --- Discworld: Real world poverty guide based on Vimes.
  • 11:49 --- Meat Loaf: DEAD!
  • 12:44 --- Star Wars: Three new games incoming.
  • 13:50 --- Doctor Who: The Capitol convention in April.
  • 14:30 --- Doctor Who: Second most loved BBC series of all time.
  • 15:34 --- Doctor Who: New Target Books.
  • 16:12 --- Doctor Who: Newport Police Box restored.
  • 17:04 - Doctor Who: Meglos.
  • 32:28 - 30 Second Recommendation: Pokemon Legends Arceus.
  • 33:54 - Little Shop of Horrors.
  • 50:48 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 65:28 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 66:28 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #243: Doctor Who - Village of the Angels

Staggering Commentary #243: Doctor Who - Village of the Angels

For 31 January 2022 (recorded 16 December 2021)

Duration: 58:31

MP3 (34,370 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, blinking, in front of 2021 Doctor Who episode 'Village of the Angels', and spout our usual nonsense!

Claire has something in the corner of her mind, Eustacius has a home invasion and the Doctor's growing wings. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Village of the Angels…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #385

Staggering Podcast #385: Around the Boxset in 12 Minutes

For 24 January 2022 (recorded 17 January 2022)

Duration: 68:41

MP3 (40,326 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review the Doctor Who Season 17 Blu-ray boxset special features and the 2021 Around the World in 80 Days TV series, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:39 --- Welcome!
  • 02:13 - News:
  • 02:23 --- Doctor Who: Animated death?
  • 05:15 --- Quantum Leap: New series coming?
  • 09:32 --- Doctor Who: Bambera's wilderness years.
  • 13:36 --- Doctor Who: Eve Online.
  • 16:37 --- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Now with added Doctor Who.
  • 18:45 --- Jodie Whittaker: Exposing herself to a convention.
  • 21:36 - Around the World in 80 Days (2021 TV series).
  • 36:57 - Doctor Who: Season 17 boxset special features.
  • 49:28 - Crumbly's Corner
  • 52:49 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 64:23 - Pluggery: Faction Paradox - The Confession of Brother Signet.
  • 66:15 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 66:52 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #242: Doctor Who - Once, Upon Time

Staggering Commentary #242: Doctor Who - Once, Upon Time

For 17 January 2022 (recorded 1 December 2021)

Duration: 51:55

MP3 (30,5002 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, displaced, in front of 2021 Doctor Who episode 'Once, Upon Time', and spout our usual nonsense!

Vinder has a problem with his Serpent, Yaz is just playing a videogame and the Doctor's put her coat on inside out. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Once, Upon Time…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #384

Staggering Podcast #384: A Dalek Named Eve

For 10 January 2022 (recorded 3 January 2022)

Duration: 93:57

MP3 (55,130 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review the 2022 Doctor Who story Eve of the Daleks, play a game, come up with our Predictions, Hopes and Dreams, and Fears for 2022, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2021, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:32 --- Welcome!
  • 03:12 - News:
  • 03:20 --- Doctor Who: Troughton cast as Second Doctor.
  • 05:21 --- Doctor Who: No new series until after the 60th anniversary.
  • 08:09 --- Star Trek: Real life warp drive breakthrough?
  • 09:43 --- Doctor Who: Roving museum starts in Liverpool.
  • 10:37 - Hopes and Dreams:
  • 10:52 --- 2021 Hopes and Dreams.
  • 15:20 --- 2022 Hopes and Dreams.
  • 21:15 - Doctor Who: Eve of the Daleks.
  • 45:24 - Fears:
  • 45:33 --- 2021 Fears.
  • 48:03 --- 2022 Fears.
  • 57:24 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 62:10 - Annual Predictions:
  • 62:11 --- 2021 Predictions.
  • 68:47 --- 2022 Predictions.
  • 82:27 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 86:20 - Crumbly's Corner
  • 90:11 - Christmas Cards.
  • 91:47 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 92:39 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #241: Doctor Who - War of the Sontarans

Staggering Commentary #241: Doctor Who - War of the Sontarans

For 3 January 2022 (recorded 1 December 2021)

Duration: 61:46

MP3 (36,274 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, battled, in front of 2021 Doctor Who episode 'War of the Sontarans', and spout our usual nonsense!

Mary Seacole is left to take notes, Dan is betting his life on a wok and the Doctor has some potato heads to deal with. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The War of the Sontarans…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #383

Staggering Podcast #383: The Santy Claus Insanity

For 27 December 2021 (recorded 20 December 2021)

Duration: 83:36

MP3 (49,064 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review the Big Finish Doctor Who audio The One Doctor and the 1964 film Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, play some games, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 02:45 --- Welcome!
  • 03:39 - News:
  • 03:47 --- Doctor Who: Big Finish extended.
  • 05:51 --- Shatner: In Space!
  • 07:05 --- Ghosts: Go fourth.
  • 07:47 --- Chris Achilléos: DEAD!
  • 11:29 --- When Otters Attack!
  • 13:27 --- Star Wars: Hotel hiccups.
  • 15:19 --- Sylvester McCoy: The Munster.
  • 16:14 - Christmas Crackers.
  • 19:34 - Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.
  • 36:35 - Game: Keith Gets Electrocuted.
  • 39:03 - Presents!
  • 44:08 - Game: TV incidental music quiz.
  • 50:13 - Doctor Who: The One Doctor (Big Finish).
  • 60:22 - Game: Swanee Kazoo.
  • 64:22 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 77:21 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 78:20 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #240: Doctor Who - The Halloween Apocalypse

Staggering Commentary #240: Doctor Who - The Halloween Apocalypse

For 20 December 2021 (recorded 4 November 2021)

Duration: 53:13

MP3 (31,264 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, fluxxed, in front of 2021 Doctor Who episode 'The Halloween Apocalypse', and spout our usual nonsense!

Dan's got that shrinking feeling, Karvanista has that doggy smell and the Doctor's now sleeping in the console room? But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Halloween Apocalypse…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #382

Staggering Podcast #382: An Awfully Big Adventure

For 13 December 2021 (recorded 6 December 2021)

Duration: 103:25

MP3 (60,678 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review the new Doctor Who episodes Survivors of the Flux and The Vanquishers, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:22 --- Welcome!
  • 02:18 - News:
  • 02:30 --- Doctor Who: Abominable Animation.
  • 03:58 --- Doctor Who: Sony buys Doctor Who!
  • 05:13 --- Radio Adaptations: The Princess Bride and Starship Titanic.
  • 06:38 --- Star Trek: STD spreads internationally again.
  • 10:27 --- Tron: Disney+ series coming.
  • 13:53 - Doctor Who: Survivors of the Flux.
  • 30:16 - 30 Second Recommendation: Royal Bastards: Rise of the Tudors.
  • 33:42 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 43:28 - Doctor Who: The Vanquishers.
  • 82:54 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 98:54 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 99:48 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #239: Doctor Who - Revolution of the Daleks

Staggering Commentary #239: Doctor Who - Revolution of the Daleks

For 6 December 2021 (recorded 4 November 2021)

Duration: 74:53

MP3 (43,964 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, printed, in front of 2021 Doctor Who episode 'Revolution of the Daleks', and spout our usual nonsense!

Jack has been smuggling things internally again, the other Jack's drones are revolting and the Doctor is late to the party. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Revolution of the Daleks…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #381

Staggering Podcast #381: Village of the Idiots

For 29 November 2021 (recorded 22 November 2021)

Duration: 95:04

MP3 (55,790 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review the new Doctor Who episodes Once, Upon Time and Village of the Angels, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:20 --- Welcome!
  • 02:24 - News:
  • 02:37 --- Doctor Who: TARDIS destroyed.
  • 05:53 --- Star Trek: Netflix rids itself of STD.
  • 09:17 --- Roy Holder: DEAD?
  • 10:53 --- Dean Stockwell: DEAD!
  • 12:23 --- Star Wars: Boba Fett clothing.
  • 13:27 --- Bernard Holley: DEAD!
  • 14:30 --- Discworld: New audio books.
  • 17:27 --- Star Wars: The ultimate action figure.
  • 21:05 - Doctor Who: Once, Upon Time.
  • 38:18 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 50:19 - Doctor Who: Village of the Angels.
  • 72:18 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 91:08 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 91:58 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #238: Doctor Who - The Timeless Children

Staggering Commentary #238: Doctor Who - The Timeless Children

For 22 November 2021 (recorded 21 October 2021)

Duration: 68:39

MP3 (40,312 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, matrixed, in front of 2020 Doctor Who episode 'The Timeless Children', and spout our usual nonsense!

Tecteun has grabbed a child, the Cyberium is playing coy and the Doctor discovers her shocking past. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Timeless Children…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #380

Staggering Podcast #380: The Dog and Wok

For 15 November 2021 (recorded 8 November 2021)

Duration: 76:31

MP3 (44,918 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review the new Doctor Who episodes The Halloween Apocalypse and War of the Sontarans, discuss their BFI visit to preview Doctor Who: Galaxy 4, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:21 --- Welcome!
  • 01:50 - News:
  • 02:02 --- Doctor Who: Tom Baker and Matt Smith become bears.
  • 02:57 --- Capaldi: The singing Doctor.
  • 04:48 --- Bob Baker: DEAD!
  • 06:55 --- Clifford Rose: DEAD!
  • 08:22 --- ABBA: Remember they are Wombles.
  • 09:49 --- Doctor Who: Lucy Lawless wants to play the Doctor.
  • 11:00 - Doctor Who: The Halloween Apocalypse.
  • 32:20 - Doctor Who: Galaxy 4 (BFI screening event).
  • 46:21 - Doctor Who: War of the Sontarans.
  • 67:04 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 72:02 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 72:59 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #237: Doctor Who - Ascension of the Cybermen

Staggering Commentary #237: Doctor Who - Ascension of the Cybermen

For 8 November 2021 (recorded 21 October 2021)

Duration: 51:44

MP3 (30,400 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, boundaried, in front of 2020 Doctor Who episode 'Ascension of the Cybermen', and spout our usual nonsense!

Brendan is having an odd life, Ashad has found some friends and the Doctor spies something familiar through a hole. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Ascension of the Cybermen…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #379

Staggering Podcast #379: Chimes of Midnight Mass

For 1 November 2021 (recorded 25 October 2021)

Duration: 73:57

MP3 (43,416 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Chimes of Midnight (Big Finish) and Netflix's Midnight Mass, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:09 --- Welcome!
  • 02:25 - News:
  • 02:45 --- Doctor Who: Series 13 timed and writers named.
  • 05:48 --- Marvel: Films delayed, again.
  • 10:31 --- Doctor Who: Eighth Doctor and Charley back at it.
  • 12:19 --- Michael Ferguson: DEAD!
  • 14:12 --- Richard Franklin: Under the knife.
  • 15:37 - Midnight Mass (Netflix series).
  • 42:39 - Doctor Who: The Chimes of Midnight (Big Finish).
  • 58:15 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 68:23 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 69:15 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #236: Doctor Who - The Haunting of Villa Diodati

Staggering Commentary #236: Doctor Who - The Haunting of Villa Diodati

For 25 October 2021 (recorded 7 October 2021)

Duration: 52:12

MP3 (30,666 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, spooked, in front of 2020 Doctor Who episode 'The Haunting of Villa Diodati', and spout our usual nonsense!

Graham needs the loo, Ryan gets a skeletal hand in the face and the Doctor gets hit upon. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Haunting of Villa Diodati…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #378

Staggering Podcast #378: What If... Dizzy Daleks

For 18 October 2021 (recorded 11 October 2021)

Duration: 94:33

MP3 (55,484 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Doctor Who: The Evil of the Daleks and Marvel's first season of What If...?, talk about media we've been consuming, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:43 --- Welcome!
  • 02:06 - News:
  • 02:23 --- Doctor Who: Series 13 dated.
  • 04:41 --- Doctor Who: Season 17 goes blu.
  • 07:16 --- Babylon 5: JMS prepares to reboot.
  • 09:28 --- Doctor Who: Exhibitionists.
  • 11:10 --- Returning: Boba Fett and Lost in Space dating.
  • 12:27 --- Bad Wolf: Doctor Who producers bought by Sony.
  • 16:34 --- Star Trek Prodigy: Now with added Chakotay.
  • 17:44 --- Star Wars: X-Wing at the Smithsonian.
  • 19:01 - Marvel: What If...? (season one).
  • 32:20 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  • 46:00 - Doctor Who: The Evil of the Daleks.
  • 71:11 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 78:53 - Jean does RTD2.
  • 88:45 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 89:31 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #235: Doctor Who - Can You Hear Me?

Staggering Commentary #235: Doctor Who - Can You Hear Me?

For 11 October 2021 (recorded 7 October 2021)

Duration: 52:38

MP3 (30,926 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, fingered, in front of 2020 Doctor Who episode 'Can You Hear Me?', and spout our usual nonsense!

Yaz finally has a past, Ryan is letting a friend down and the Doctor has a wet willy. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Can You Hear Me?…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #377

Staggering Podcast #377: RTD2 of Traken

For 4 October 2021 (recorded 27 September 2021)

Duration: 93:38

MP3 (54,948 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare discuss the news of Russell T Davies returning as Doctor Who showrunner, review Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:55 --- Welcome!
  • 01:58 - News:
  • 02:09 --- Doctor Who: RTD2 - The Revenge.
  • 04:24 --- Doctor Who: Chumbleys to get animated.
  • 07:27 --- Shatner: Rocketman.
  • 10:48 --- Doctor Who RPG: Free adventure download.
  • 12:09 --- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds new details.
  • 15:00 --- Disney: Man gives himself unlimited Fast Passes for Star Wars rides.
  • 15:55 --- Reuben Klamer: DEAD!
  • 17:14 --- The Witcher: Season three confirmed.
  • 17:42 --- The Oscars: New museum.
  • 19:03 - Doctor Who: The Keeper of Traken.
  • 40:31 - Doctor Who: RTD2.
  • 77:06 - Crumbly's Corner
  • 80:22 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 89:54 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 90:44 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #376

Staggering Podcast #376: The Regathering

For 20 September 2021 (recorded 6 September 2021)

Duration: 52:08

MP3 (30,630 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn recount their time at the recent Whooverville 12 Doctor Who convention, review the BBC's Ghosts TV series, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:46 --- Welcome!
  • 01:11 - News:
  • 01:21 --- The Rocketeer: Disney reboot flying in.
  • 03:46 --- Rick and Morty: Live-action action.
  • 06:07 --- Tony Selby: DEAD!
  • 07:55 --- Doctor Who: John Bishop told off.
  • 10:45 - Whooverville 12 (Doctor Who convention).
  • 27:20 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 31:38 - Ghosts (BBC TV series).
  • 45:52 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 46:04 - Crumbly's Corner
  • 49:46 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 50:29 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #375

Staggering Podcast #375: Respond to All Starfish

For 6 September 2021 (recorded 30 August 2021)

Duration: 66:46

MP3 (39,206 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Big Finish's Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures - Respond to All Calls and the 2021 film The Suicide Squad, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:45 --- Welcome!
  • 01:27 - News:
  • 01:36 --- Doctor Who: The BBC to get radical?
  • 04:06 --- Star Trek: Day of the Trekkies.
  • 06:29 --- Marvel: Man cosplays Thor with a Tesla coil.
  • 08:32 --- Aliens: NERF go bug hunting.
  • 10:32 --- Doctor Who: The Web of Fear - Keith's animated rant.
  • 16:36 - The Suicide Squad (2021 film).
  • 31:19 - Doctor Who: Ninth Doctor Adventures Vol. 2 - Respond to all Calls.
  • 45:11 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 57:57 - Crumbly's Corner
  • 61:32 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 62:57 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #374

Staggering Podcast #374: Sontaran Milkshake

For 23 August 2021 (recorded 16 August 2021)

Duration: 53:58

MP3 (31,702 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review the 1975 Doctor Who story The Sontaran Experiment and the 2021 Karen Gillan film Gunpowder Milkshake, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:27 --- Welcome!
  • 02:01 - News:
  • 02:13 --- Doctor Who: Series 13 gets direction.
  • 04:20 --- Star Wars: The Bad Batch rises again.
  • 05:29 --- Una Stubbs: DEAD!
  • 07:34 --- Star Wars: Expensive Disney hotel.
  • 11:16 --- Netflix goes all Marvel.
  • 13:30 - Gunpowder Milkshake.
  • 29:27 - Doctor Who: The Sontaran Experiment.
  • 45:35 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 51:02 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 52:09 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #373

Staggering Podcast #373: Return of the Casting Circus

For 9 August 2021 (recorded 2 August 2021)

Duration: 102:24

MP3 (60,080 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss both Jodie Whittaker and Chris Chibnall's departure from Doctor Who and review the 2021 series The Watch, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:27 --- Welcome!
  • 02:01 - News:
  • 02:08 --- Doctor Who: Whittaker and Chibnall prepare for their end.
  • 05:30 --- Another bite of Sweet Tooth.
  • 07:27 --- Doctor Who: Martha Jones is back (in audio form).
  • 09:32 --- Neil Gaiman: Anansi Boys TV series coming.
  • 12:54 --- Sandman 2.
  • 15:03 - Doctor Who: Whittaker's departure and who's next?
  • 64:15 - The Watch (2021 TV series).
  • 86:54 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 97:54 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 98:38 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #372

Staggering Podcast #372: Glorious Purpose

For 26 July 2021 (recorded 19 July 2021)

Duration: 73:44

MP3 (43,282 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss Doctor Who: Season 24 (1987) and review the 2021 Disney+ series Loki (season one), find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:32 --- Welcome!
  • 02:51 - News:
  • 03:00 --- Loki: Gains a season but loses direction.
  • 04:54 --- Cancellations: Cursed and Lovecraft Country no more.
  • 07:50 --- Moomin Valley: Thurd season.
  • 09:07 --- Doctor Who RPG: New edition, with added Whittaker.
  • 11:22 - Loki (2021 Disney+ series).
  • 33:53 - 30 Second Recommendation: Black Widow (2021 Marvel film).
  • 36:52 - Doctor Who: Season 24 (1987).
  • 63:38 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 68:04 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 69:16 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #371

Staggering Podcast #371: Bubble Wrap Emu of Death

For 12 July 2021 (recorded 5 July 2021)

Duration: 54:26

MP3 (31,974 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Ark in Space and the 2021 Netflix series Sweet Tooth, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:09 --- Welcome!
  • 01:53 - News:
  • 02:00 --- Doctor Who: Animated Daleks being evil.
  • 04:40 --- Good Omens: The second coming.
  • 08:32 --- Jackie Lane: DEAD!
  • 10:40 --- The Last of Us: Filming has started.
  • 13:03 - Doctor Who: The Ark in Space.
  • 33:10 - Sweet Tooth (2021 Netflix series).
  • 50:09 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 51:28 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 52:18 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #370

Staggering Podcast #370: The Solos of Hell

For 28 June 2021 (recorded 21 June 2021)

Duration: 49:55

MP3 (29,336 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review the Big Finish Doctor Who story Out of Time 2: The Gates of Hell and the 2021 Amazon series Solos, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:52 --- Welcome!
  • 02:50 - News:
  • 03:01 --- Doctor Who: 2022 two specials?
  • 07:49 --- Star Wars: Boba's book filmed but The Mandalorian delayed?
  • 09:52 --- Carrie Fisher: Starring on Hollywood Boulevard.
  • 12:03 - Doctor Who: Out of Time 2 - The Gates of Hell (Big Finish).
  • 22:31 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 28:25 - Solos (2021 Amazon series).
  • 38:26 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 45:05 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 46:21 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #369

Staggering Podcast #369: Greatest Show in the Car Park

For 14 June 2021 (recorded 7 June 2021)

Duration: 70:25

MP3 (41,346 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy and the 2021 series The Nevers, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:59 --- Welcome!
  • 01:45 - News:
  • 01:54 --- MGM: Swallowed by Amazons.
  • 04:51 --- Jupiter's Legacy: Netflix kills again.
  • 08:01 --- Damaris Hayman: DEAD!
  • 09:38 --- Charles M. Schulz: The documentary.
  • 12:23 --- Shadow and Bone: Second season confirmed.
  • 15:26 --- Nichelle Nichols: The documentary.
  • 17:08 - Doctor Who: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy.
  • 42:23 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 48:16 - The Nevers (first six episodes).
  • 65:46 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 66:56 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:02 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #368

Staggering Podcast #368: Back in the Studio

For 31 May 2021 (recorded 24 May 2021)

Duration: 76:31

MP3 (44,922 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Big Finish's Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures - Ravagers and the 2021 film The Mitchells vs. the Machines, discuss the Ninth Doctor's best TV moments, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:58 --- Welcome!
  • 02:20 - News:
  • 02:29 --- Attack the Block: Boyega back for seconds.
  • 04:07 --- Enola Holmes: Brown and Cavill prepare to sequel.
  • 05:34 --- Batman: Reanimated series.
  • 09:30 --- Army of the Dead: Recasting after the fact.
  • 11:14 --- Tom Baker: Still not dead.
  • 11:22 --- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds bringing back Discovery characters?
  • 12:37 - Staggering Stories Presents: Subliminal Messages.
  • 13:34 - Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor Adventures - Ravagers (Big Finish boxset).
  • 32:32 - Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor's best TV moments.
  • 52:29 - 30 Second Recommendations: Colonising Cyberspace and Artrageous: Cyberpunk.
  • 54:18 - The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021 film).
  • 65:51 - Crumbly's Corner
  • 70:43 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 72:16 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 72:57 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #367

Staggering Podcast #367: Furthering Lucie Bleedin' Miller

For 17 May 2021 (recorded 10 May 2021)

Duration: 64:51

MP3 (38,078 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Big Finish's Doctor Who: The Further Adventures of Lucie Miller and the 2020 film Palm Springs, talk about media we've been consuming, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:59 --- Welcome!
  • 02:51 - News:
  • 03:03 --- Doctor Who: Bradley and Barrowman's immersive action (at the time of recording!)
  • 04:29 --- TV Renewals: Invincible flies but The Irregulars crashes.
  • 07:24 --- Star Wars: Lightsabers.
  • 09:52 --- Dark Universe: Not quite dead?
  • 11:40 --- David Tennant: Amazing Maurice.
  • 14:48 - Doctor Who: The Further Adventures of Lucie Miller (Big Finish boxset).
  • 35:33 - Flotsam and Jetsam
  • 46:22 - Palm Springs (2020 film).
  • 58:17 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 59:42 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 60:55 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #366

Staggering Podcast #366: All Out of Sanity

For 3 May 2021 (recorded 27 April 2021)

Duration: 49:19

MP3 (28,978 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review Big Finish's Doctor Who: Stranded 2 and the 1988 film John Carpenter's They Live, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:39 --- Welcome!
  • 02:28 - News:
  • 02:41 --- Big Finish: Record breakers.
  • 04:26 --- Star Trek: New film finally happening?
  • 06:16 --- Capaldi Zooms in.
  • 07:10 --- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge art book.
  • 08:09 --- Alien: New board game.
  • 10:03 --- Alien: Kinky apparel.
  • 12:46 - They Live (1988 film).
  • 27:56 - Doctor Who: Stranded 2 (Big Finish boxset).
  • 43:49 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 44:52 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 45:30 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #365

Staggering Podcast #365: One a Day Keeps the Irregulars Away

For 19 April 2021 (recorded 12 April 2021)

Duration: 78:25

MP3 (46,034 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Crumbly, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Crimson Horror and Netflix's first season of The Irregulars, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:08 --- Welcome!
  • 04:04 - News:
  • 04:17 --- Blake's 7: Not finished yet.
  • 05:59 --- Indiana Jones: New film gets real.
  • 08:38 --- Noel Clarke: BAFTA achievement award.
  • 09:27 --- Star Trek: Trailers ahoy and Q returns.
  • 11:36 - Doctor Who: The Crimson Horror.
  • 29:48 - The Irregulars (Netflix season 1).
  • 52:25 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 71:46 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 72:29 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #364

Staggering Podcast #364: Ringstone Round

For 5 April 2021 (recorded 29 March 2021)

Duration: 77:45

MP3 (45,644 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Time Warrior and 1979's Quatermass series, talk about media we've been consuming, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:00 --- Welcome!
  • 01:52 - News:
  • 02:03 --- Doctor Who - Blu-rays for all.
  • 04:26 --- Hitchhiker's Guide: Crowd funding DNA book.
  • 06:37 --- The Suicide Squad: First trailer.
  • 11:43 - Quatermass and Quatermass Conclusion (1979).
  • 31:33 - Flotsam and Jetsam:
  • 31:42 --- Babylon 5.
  • 43:05 --- Other stuff.
  • 43:51 - 30 Second Recommendation: The Irregulars.
  • 45:01 - 30 Second Recommendation: The Flight Attendant.
  • 47:26 - Doctor Who: The Time Warrior.
  • 66:36 - Crumbly's Corner
  • 71:20 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 72:35 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 73:08 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #363

Staggering Podcast #363: K9 Phone Home

For 22 March 2021 (recorded 15 March 2021)

Duration: 51:27

MP3 (30,230 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Jean Riddler review K9 and Company and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:16 --- Welcome!
  • 02:04 - News:
  • 02:16 --- Star Trek: Strange New Cast.
  • 04:58 --- Doctor Who: Big Finish Main Range no more.
  • 08:25 --- James Follett: DEAD!
  • 08:55 --- Cliff Simon: DEAD!
  • 11:43 - K9 and Company: A Girl's Best Friend.
  • 28:02 - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
  • 45:53 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 46:24 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 47:08 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #362

Staggering Podcast #362: Whales, Robots and Nuclear Wessels

For 8 March 2021 (recorded 1 March 2021)

Duration: 52:44

MP3 (30,980 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Big Finish's The Diary of River Song: Series 8 boxset and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:52 --- Welcome!
  • 02:48 - News:
  • 02:56 --- Doctor Who: Eleventh Doctor goes furry.
  • 05:14 --- Disney+: The Bad Batch and Loki dated.
  • 07:04 --- Ronald Pickup: DEAD!
  • 08:54 --- Moffat: Time Traveler's Wife main cast announced.
  • 11:13 - Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
  • 30:46 - The Diary of River Song, Series 8: River and the Robots.
  • 42:20 - Jean's birthday!
  • 45:40 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 48:13 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 48:51 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #361

Staggering Podcast #361: Alien Doctors and Giant Robots

For 22 February 2021 (recorded 15 February 2021)

Duration: 69:57

MP3 (41,072 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Robot and the first three episodes of Resident Alien, talk about media we've been consuming, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:38 --- Welcome!
  • 02:15 - News:
  • 02:25 --- Doctor Who: River Song's Novel Adventures.
  • 04:30 --- The Last of Us: TV series recruits actors.
  • 06:53 --- His Dark Materials: Scorsby flashes back?
  • 07:45 --- The Mandalorian: Gina Carano fired.
  • 11:02 - Doctor Who: Robot.
  • 32:38 - Flotsam and Jetsam.
  • 46:41 - Resident Alien (first three episodes).
  • 57:42 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 64:18 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 64:54 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #360

Staggering Podcast #360: The Caves of 1984

For 8 February 2021 (recorded 31 January 2021)

Duration: 74:59

MP3 (44,020 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Caves of Androzani and Wonder Woman 1984, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:02 --- Welcome!
  • 02:03 - News:
  • 02:10 --- Doctor Who: Season 24 goes blu.
  • 05:05 --- Big Finish: RTD's lost script and Avengers return.
  • 08:23 --- Mira Furlan: DEAD!
  • 11:25 --- Buck Rogers: New series on the way?
  • 13:01 --- Doctor Who: KLAKK! Chris Achilleos artbook.
  • 13:37 --- James Bond: Product placement reshoots?
  • 15:23 - Doctor Who: The Caves of Androzani.
  • 44:31 - Wonder Woman 1984.
  • 65:50 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 66:38 - Crumbly's Corner
  • 71:17 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 71:56 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #359

Staggering Podcast #359: Master Who

For 25 January 2021 (recorded 18 January 2021)

Duration: 86:05

MP3 (50,524 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Big Finish's Masterful boxset, discuss Doctor Who's character The Master, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:07 --- Welcome!
  • 02:01 - News:
  • 02:10 --- Doctor Who: Stay on Target.
  • 04:43 --- Star Wars: LucasFilm Games Us.
  • 08:14 --- Staged: Season 2 plug.
  • 09:44 - Doctor Who: The Master at 50.
  • 39:53 - Doctor Who: Masterful (Big Finish).
  • 63:30 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 76:18 - Crumbly's Corner
  • 80:07 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 80:49 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #358

Staggering Podcast #358: Predictability of the Daleks

For 11 January 2021 (recorded 4 January 2021)

Duration: 104:46

MP3 (61,472 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks, play a game, come up with our Predictions, Hopes and Dreams, and Fears for 2021, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2020, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:33 --- Welcome!
  • 02:04 - News:
  • 02:12 --- Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor and Captain Jack Big Finished.
  • 03:37 --- His Dark Materials: Final season confirmed.
  • 05:42 --- Doctor Who: New companion incoming.
  • 08:31 --- Philip Martin: DEAD!
  • 10:04 --- Mark Eden: DEAD!
  • 11:45 --- Doctor Who: Whittaker leaving rumour.
  • 18:17 --- Tanya Roberts: DEAD!
  • 18:38 --- Whooverville: Ian Parkes dead.
  • 19:51 - Annual Predictions:
  • 19:57 --- 2020 Predictions.
  • 25:51 --- 2021 Predictions.
  • 36:01 - Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks.
  • 55:09 - Fears, Hopes and Dreams:
  • 55:17 --- 2020 Fears.
  • 58:50 --- 2021 Fears.
  • 62:38 --- 2021 Hopes and Dreams.
  • 67:22 - 2020 News Quiz.
  • 76:21 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 100:40 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 101:16 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #357

Staggering Podcast #357: His Dark Mandalorian

For 28 December 2020 (recorded 21 December 2020)

Duration: 95:52

MP3 (56,252 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review His Dark Materials Series 2 and The Mandalorian Season 2, play some games, have some festive stories, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 03:11 --- Welcome!
  • 03:51 - News:
  • 09:34 --- Disney: Streaming all the way.
  • 11:29 --- Game of Thrones: Matt Smith joins prequel.
  • 13:58 --- Star Trek Lower Decks: Finally coming to the UK.
  • 15:41 --- Star Wars: The Mandalorian's NERF gun.
  • 16:34 --- Jeremy Bulloch: DEAD!
  • 17:07 --- Henry Cavill: Survives Witcher accident.
  • 17:54 - Christmas Crackers.
  • 22:07 - The Mandalorian Season 2.
  • 40:50 - Christmas story: Doctor Who - Befuddled in Bethlehem.
  • 54:42 - Quiz: Doctor Who Christmas Specials.
  • 58:41 - Quiz: Game of Thrones.
  • 61:03 - His Dark Materials Season 2.
  • 80:36 - Star Trek: A Christmas Poem.
  • 85:15 - 30 Second Recommendation: The Chronicles of St. Mary's.
  • 86:51 - Hello Head of Pertwee!
  • 87:26 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 91:26 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 92:25 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #356

Staggering Podcast #356: Abominable Delights

For 14 December 2020 (recorded 6 December 2020)

Duration: 74:34

MP3 (43,772 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Abominable Snowmen and 1984's BBC TV adaptation of The Box of Delights, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:05 --- Welcome!
  • 03:10 - News:
  • 03:22 --- Doctor Who: New Year Special Dated.
  • 05:24 --- Warner Brothers: HBO to the Max.
  • 09:48 --- Doctor Who: New classic series boxset incoming.
  • 12:14 --- Star Wars: Kenobi to start filming.
  • 14:10 - Doctor Who: The Abominable Snowmen.
  • 28:03 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 36:28 - The Box of Delights (1984 TV series).
  • 58:43 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 66:20 - Crumbly's Corner
  • 69:47 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 70:48 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #355

Staggering Podcast #355: He Oods Me Not

For 30 November 2020 (recorded 23 November 2020)

Duration: 70:28

MP3 (41,372 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Big Finish's Doctor Who: He Kills Me, He Kills Me Not and episodes one to three of His Dark Materials season two, talk about media we've been consuming, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:13 --- Welcome!
  • 02:05 - News:
  • 02:14 --- Doctor Who: Filming starts on shortened season.
  • 06:39 --- Wonder Woman: 1984 finally arriving.
  • 10:12 --- Doctor Who: The Web of Fear re-release with animated episode.
  • 11:08 --- DuckTales: With added Mistress.
  • 12:31 --- Radiophonic Workshop: Live online concert.
  • 13:02 --- Doctor Who: Lockdown tweetalongs return.
  • 13:56 - Doctor Who: He Kills Me, He Kills Me Not (Big Finish).
  • 23:32 - Flotsam and Jetsam.
  • 30:34 - His Dark Materials (season two, episodes 1-3).
  • 46:55 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 57:47 - Christmas Card Appeal.
  • 61:14 - Crumbly's Corner
  • 65:39 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 66:22 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #354

Staggering Podcast #354: Battle Beyond the Creature from the Pits

For 16 November 2020 (recorded 9 November 2020)

Duration: 70:24

MP3 (41,332 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Creature from the Pit and the 1980 film Battle Beyond the Stars, discuss a couple of recent episodes of The Mandalorian, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:21 --- Welcome!
  • 02:05 - News:
  • 02:13 --- Torchwood: Fifteenth anniversary at Big Finish.
  • 04:24 --- Fantastic Beasts: Johnny Depp now longer welcome.
  • 06:29 --- Geoffrey Palmer: DEAD!
  • 08:34 --- John Fraser: DEAD!
  • 09:20 --- Doctor Who RPG: Updated unofficial source books.
  • 09:20 - Battle Beyond the Stars.
  • 28:53 - The Mandalorian: Season 2 episodes 1 and 2.
  • 39:28 - Doctor Who: The Creature from the Pit.
  • 53:58 - Christmas Card Appeal.
  • 55:15 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 66:09 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 66:43 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #353

Staggering Podcast #353: Holmesian Horror

For 2 November 2020 (recorded 26 October 2020)

Duration: 47:49

MP3 (29,350 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: All-Consuming Fire and the 2020 film Enola Holmes, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:08 --- Welcome!
  • 01:39 - News:
  • 01:49 --- Doctor Who: Christmas money spending opportunities.
  • 03:39 --- Batman: Keaton Returns?
  • 05:09 --- Barrowman flying Trump?
  • 06:08 --- Star Trek: Janeway's bust.
  • 07:29 --- Star Trek: Cisco series?
  • 09:10 - Enola Holmes (2020 film).
  • 20:09 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 29:04 - Doctor Who: All-Consuming Fire.
  • 40:43 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 44:01 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 44:54 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #352

Staggering Podcast #352: Animated Ensigns

For 19 October 2020 (recorded 12 October 2020)

Duration: 49:57

MP3 (28,100 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Pest Control and the first season of Star Trek: Lower Decks, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:56 --- Welcome!
  • 01:49 - News:
  • 01:58 --- Doctor Who: New games detailed.
  • 04:44 --- Star Trek: Wanting little kiddies.
  • 06:55 --- Frank Windsor: DEAD!
  • 08:36 --- Star Trek: STD soon to recur.
  • 08:44 --- Jodie Whittaker: Who do you think you are?
  • 08:58 --- Minister of Chance: Now in podcast form.
  • 09:52 - Doctor Who: Pest Control.
  • 18:38 - Game: The Backwards Round.
  • 21:27 - Star Trek: Lower Decks, Season one.
  • 37:21 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 39:16 - Crumbly's Corner
  • 45:53 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 46:39 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #351

Staggering Podcast #351: Fury of the Fantasy Films

For 5 October 2020 (recorded 28 September 2020)

Duration: 52:37

MP3 (30,914 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Fury from the Deep and the 1982 film The Sword and the Sorcerer, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:20 --- Welcome!
  • 02:33 - News:
  • 02:46 --- Doctor Who: New York Comic Con panels.
  • 05:59 --- Gallifrey One: Skipping 2021.
  • 06:15 --- The Dark Crystal: DEAD!
  • 08:31 --- Whittaker: Examining her roots.
  • 10:02 --- Tom Baker: The fossil.
  • 11:46 --- Supergirl: DEAD!
  • 12:15 --- She-Hulk: Tatiana Maslany cast.
  • 13:52 --- The Mandalorian: Lost actor?
  • 16:31 - The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982 film).
  • 27:53 - Doctor Who: Fury from the Deep.
  • 44:18 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 49:29 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 50:03 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #350

Staggering Podcast #350: Masters of Beasts

For 21 September 2020 (recorded 14 September 2020)

Duration: 70:56

MP3 (41,642 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Curse of Peladon and the 1982 film The Beastmaster, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:22 --- Welcome!
  • 02:16 - News:
  • 02:29 --- Doctor Who: Free animated Dalek story.
  • 04:19 --- Wonder Woman: Skittish sequel moved again.
  • 06:09 --- Doctor Who: Delayed filming?
  • 09:44 --- Diana Rigg: DEAD!
  • 12:10 --- Pratchett: The Watch snubs Pratchett?
  • 16:13 - The Beastmaster (1982 film).
  • 32:02 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 43:25 - Doctor Who: The Curse of Peladon.
  • 58:56 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:28 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:08 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #349

Staggering Podcast #349: When Machines Get Murderous

For 7 September 2020 (recorded 31 August 2020)

Duration: 63:15

MP3 (37,148 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The War Machines and the 1973 film Westworld, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:24 --- Welcome!
  • 02:21 - News:
  • 02:33 --- Doctor Who: Troughton double animation coming.
  • 05:32 --- Doctor Who: Immersive immersion.
  • 09:16 --- Chadwick Boseman: DEAD!
  • 13:46 --- Doctor Who Magazine: Jean's past catches up with her.
  • 17:35 --- Doctor Who: Oddly specific not-Who miniatures.
  • 18:53 --- Warrior Nun: Returning for a second season.
  • 19:49 - Doctor Who: The War Machines.
  • 39:51 - Westworld (1973 film).
  • 55:41 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 56:19 - Crumbly's Corner.
  • 60:12 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 60:41 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #348

Staggering Podcast #348: A Hawk, a Silurian and a Sontaran...

For 24 August 2020 (recorded 17 August 2020)

Duration: 64:55

MP3 (38,118 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Big Finish's The Paternoster Gang: Heritage 1 and the 1980 film Hawk the Slayer, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:17 --- Welcome!
  • 02:04 - News:
  • 02:10 --- Doctor Who: Eccleston Swanning Back.
  • 09:54 --- Star Wars: New Holiday Special incoming.
  • 12:00 --- Doctor Who: Fury from the Deep dated.
  • 14:45 --- Lovecraft Country: Invading the airways now.
  • 16:39 --- Star Trek: Lower Decks launched.
  • 18:57 --- David Tennant: Podcast returns.
  • 20:24 - Hawk the Slayer.
  • 32:41 - The Paternoster Gang: Heritage 1.
  • 43:58 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 58:12 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 59:25 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #347

Staggering Podcast #347: Spacemonger: Vampire Adventures in E-Space

For 10 August 2020 (recorded 3 August 2020)

Duration: 62:19

MP3 (36,598 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: State of Decay and the 1983 film Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:49 --- Welcome!
  • 02:59 - News:
  • 03:08 --- Doctor Who Comical Lytton.
  • 04:30 --- The Witcher: Prequel Incoming.
  • 06:28 --- Shatner: Devil's Revenge.
  • 08:07 --- Doom Patrol: Avengers Homage.
  • 09:30 --- Doctor Who: Five(ish) Doctors reprise?
  • 10:50 --- Star Trek Colon Discovery: Season 3 in October.
  • 11:55 - Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone.
  • 27:34 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 34:55 - Doctor Who: State of Decay.
  • 49:53 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 58:49 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 59:42 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #346

Staggering Podcast #346: London Bubbling

For 27 July 2020 (recorded 19 July 2020)

Duration: 62:19

MP3 (36,598 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Big Finish's Doctor Who: Stranded 1 and the 1976 film Logan's Run, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:06 --- Welcome!
  • 02:50 - News:
  • 03:04 --- Life on Mars: A third series on the way?
  • 06:18 --- The Sandman: Audio drama now available.
  • 09:45 --- Maurice Roëves: DEAD!
  • 12:00 --- Grant Imahara: DEAD!
  • 14:06 --- Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear cut down to YouTube size.
  • 17:02 --- Star Wars: The Bad Batch.
  • 18:21 - Logan's Run.
  • 41:45 - Doctor Who: Stranded 1 (Big Finish).
  • 59:16 - Crumbly's Corner.
  • 62:53 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:31 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #345

Staggering Podcast #345: The Golden Underfleece

For 13 July 2020 (recorded 7 July 2020)

Duration: 54:45

MP3 (32,166 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Underworld and Big Finish's Blake's 7: Crossfire Part 1, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:02 --- Welcome!
  • 01:58 - News:
  • 02:07 --- Doctor Who: Escape from your own home.
  • 04:06 --- Fallout: The TV series.
  • 05:45 --- Earl Cameron: DEAD!
  • 07:50 --- The Last of Us 2: Death Threats.
  • 09:43 --- Star Trek: Getting on multi-media merchandise bandwagon.
  • 11:48 - Doctor Who: Underworld.
  • 25:08 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 29:41 - Blake's 7: Crossfire Part 1 (Big Finish).
  • 42:13 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 46:53 - Crumbly's Corner.
  • 51:21 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 51:56 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #344

Staggering Podcast #344: Jo Grant - Ninja Hero

For 29 June 2020 (recorded 21 June 2020)

Duration: 71:49

MP3 (42,162 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Frontier in Space and Big Finish's Blake's 7: Warship, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:17 --- Welcome!
  • 01:57 - News:
  • 02:00 --- Doctor Who: Season 14 is back for more.
  • 05:22 --- DC: Fans to get a 'virtual experience'.
  • 07:34 --- Ian Holm: DEAD!
  • 09:05 --- Dame Vera Lynn: DEAD!
  • 10:46 --- Staged: Tennant and Sheen now on iPlayer.
  • 13:04 --- Deadpool: The talking head.
  • 14:39 - Blake's 7: Warship (Big Finish).
  • 27:35 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 32:13 - Doctor Who: Frontier in Space.
  • 55:06 - Crumbly's Corner.
  • 59:09 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:07 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 67:35 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #343

Staggering Podcast #343: The Evil Hand of Andy Pandy

For 15 June 2020 (recorded 7 June 2020)

Duration: 68:08

MP3 (40,008 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review the Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear, discuss Blake's 7, have a 30 second recommendation, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:16 --- Welcome!
  • 01:39 - News:
  • 01:44 --- Doctor Who: Big Finish for the Monthly Range.
  • 04:59 --- DC: Wonder Woman 1984 Delayed Again.
  • 08:13 --- Doctor Who: Time Lord Victorious first Big Finish releases.
  • 12:01 --- The Mandalorian: Season 2 coming in October 2020.
  • 13:22 - Doctor Who: The Hand of Fear.
  • 32:28 - 30 Second Recommendation: Netflix's Snowpiercer.
  • 33:32 - Blake's 7.
  • 55:13 - Crumbly's Corner.
  • 59:29 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 64:13 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 64:39 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #342

Staggering Podcast #342: Hinchcliffe Has Been Assigned

For 1 June 2020 (recorded 25 May 2020)

Duration: 72:52

MP3 (42,782 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review the Doctor Who Season 14 Blu-ray boxset, discuss Sapphire and Steel, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:03 --- Welcome!
  • 02:05 - News:
  • 02:11 --- Doctor Who: Double Dip of the Daleks.
  • 05:07 --- DC: Zack Snyder’s Revenge.
  • 08:38 --- Mr Tennant and Mr Sheen: Staged.
  • 12:02 --- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
  • 14:57 - Sapphire and Steel.
  • 43:29 - Doctor Who: Season 14 Blu-ray Boxset.
  • 60:55 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:52 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:46 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #341

Staggering Podcast #341: Disco Countermeasures

For 18 May 2020 (recorded 10 May 2020)

Duration: 67:18

MP3 (39,514 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Big Finish's Counter-Measures: Series 3 and The Mandalorian: Season 1, discuss what make Star Wars Star Wars, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:54 --- Welcome!
  • 02:05 - News:
  • 02:17 --- Star Wars: Taika Waititi prepares to helm.
  • 04:00 --- Discworld: Another TV series in the works.
  • 06:13 --- Community: Six seasons and a table read.
  • 07:54 --- Tom Cruise: Spaceman actor.
  • 09:45 --- Pip Baker: DEAD!
  • 11:15 - Doctor Who: The New Counter-Measures, Series 3.
  • 26:12 - What makes Star Wars Star Wars?
  • 40:54 - The Mandalorian: Season 1.
  • 58:30 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 64:27 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 64:56 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #340

Staggering Podcast #340: The Fun Makers

For 4 May 2020 (recorded 27 April 2020)

Duration: 48:22

MP3 (28,422 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Sun Makers and Red Dwarf: The Promised Land, have a 30 second recommendation, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:19 --- Welcome!
  • 02:37 - News:
  • 02:51 --- Doctor Who: Time Lord Victorious.
  • 07:46 --- Star Wars: Another TV series on the way?
  • 11:06 --- Doctor Who RPG: More unofficial source books.
  • 13:08 --- Benny Summerfield: Lockdown prequel story.
  • 15:01 - Doctor Who: The Sun Makers.
  • 28:40 - 30 Second Recommendation: Doctor Who Lockdown stories.
  • 30:52 - Red Dwarf: The Promised.
  • 41:26 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 45:36 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 46:05 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #339

Staggering Podcast #339: Environs of Isolation

For 20 April 2020 (recorded 13 April 2020)

Duration: 74:41

MP3 (43,844 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Robots of Death and Jodie Whittaker's 2011 film Attack the Block, have a 30 second recommendation, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:06 --- Welcome!
  • 02:12 - News:
  • 02:38 --- Doctor Who: New stories and videos from lockdown.
  • 06:08 --- Honor Blackman: DEAD!
  • 07:17 --- David Collings: DEAD!
  • 08:54 --- Tim Brooke-Taylor: DEAD!
  • 14:10 - Attack the Block.
  • 25:31 - Flotsam and Jetsam.
  • 34:34 - 30 Second Recommendation: The Sector General novels.
  • 35:38 - Doctor Who: The Robots of Death.
  • 54:20 - Doctor Who Quiz.
  • 63:33 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 70:34 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 72:08 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #338

Staggering Podcast #338: The Chronic Hysteresis Edition

For 6 April 2020 (recorded 30 March 2020)

Duration: 50:04

MP3 (29,418 KB)

Show summary:

Apologies for the poor audio quality in this first lockdown episode. Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review the animated release of Doctor Who: The Faceless ones and discuss the first season of Star Trek: Picard, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:54 --- Welcome!
  • 01:55 - News:
  • 02:06 --- Doctor Who: Lockdown relief!
  • 04:49 --- Red Dwarf: The Promised Land incoming.
  • 06:00 --- Amazon: Free streaming of Doctor Who stories.
  • 06:23 --- Torchwood: Mass streaming of episode.
  • 07:10 --- Life on Mars: Mass rewatching of episode 1.
  • 07:43 --- Rick and Morty: Short released on YouTube.
  • 08:15 --- Dorian Gray: Big Finish lockdown freebee.
  • 08:32 --- David Collings: DEAD!
  • 10:01 - Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones.
  • 22:39 - Picard: Season 1.
  • 40:07 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 48:23 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 49:34 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #234: Doctor Who - Praxeus

Staggering Commentary #234: Doctor Who - Praxeus

For 30 March 2020 (recorded 10 March 2020)

Duration: 52:56

MP3 (31,100 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Steven Clare sit down, plasticed, in front of 2020 Doctor Who episode 'Praxeus', and spout our usual nonsense!

Yaz is teleporting before thinking, Ryan gets a pat down, Sam Bishop is undercover as Jake and the Doctor has split up. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Praxeus…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #337

Staggering Podcast #337: Making a Horse Sick

For 23 March 2020 (recorded 16 March 2020)

Duration: 51:00

MP3 (29,968 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare look back at Doctor Who: Series 12 (2020), talk about their time at the Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng Chiang event at the BFI Southbank, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:31 --- Welcome!
  • 02:35 - News:
  • 02:48 --- Doctor Who: Series 12 Soundtrack.
  • 03:52 --- Inside No. 9: Renewed for two more series.
  • 05:01 --- Roy Hudd: DEAD!
  • 06:08 --- Doctor Who: Blu-ray boxset nearly had wrong artwork.
  • 06:30 --- Star Wars: Skynet takes over Battlefront 2.
  • 07:12 --- Filming put on hold due to plague.
  • 08:46 --- Doctor Who Conventions: Many postponed.
  • 09:28 --- Doctor Who: Soundtrack releases for The Sunmakers and The Visitation.
  • 11:29 - Doctor Who: Series 12 roundup.
  • 28:49 - Hello, Head of Pertwee!
  • 30:17 - Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng Chiang at the BFI.
  • 45:47 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 45:59 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 47:46 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #233: Doctor Who - Fugitive of the Judoon

Staggering Commentary #233: Doctor Who - Fugitive of the Judoon

For 16 March 2020 (recorded 10 March 2020)

Duration: 54:36

MP3 (32,080 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Steven Clare sit down, buried, in front of 2020 Doctor Who episode 'Fugitive of the Judoon', and spout our usual nonsense!

Ruth is failing to talk about the past, the fam are conveniently scooped out of the main plot and the Doctor's mind is blown. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Fugitive of the Judoon…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #336

Staggering Podcast #336: The Timeless Podcasters

For 9 March 2020 (recorded 2 March 2020)

Duration: 63:17

MP3 (37,168 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Doctor Who: Ascension of the Cybermen and The Timeless Children, talk about their time at Gallifrey One, get out of a Doctor Who Escape Room, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:58 --- Welcome!
  • 01:53 - News:
  • 02:13 --- Doctor Who: Filming resumes in September.
  • 03:43 --- Hitchhiker's Guide: Forty-second anniversary.
  • 05:01 --- Star Wars: The High Republic.
  • 07:46 --- Doctor Who: New escape room on the way.
  • 09:06 --- Inside Number 9: Something of the Coleman.
  • 10:31 - Doctor Who: BFI screening of The Faceless Ones.
  • 15:11 - Doctor Who: Ascension of the Cybermen and The Timeless Children.
  • 33:51 - Doctor Who Escape Room.
  • 35:45 - Gallifrey One.
  • 45:46 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 65:59 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 67:09 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #232: Doctor Who - Nikola Telsa's Night of Terror

Staggering Commentary #232: Doctor Who - Nikola Telsa's Night of Terror

For 2 March 2020 (recorded 15 January 2020)

Duration: 53:07

MP3 (31,206 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell and Keith Dunn sit down, shocked, in front of 2020 Doctor Who episode 'Nikola Telsa's Night of Terror', and spout our usual nonsense!

Tesla is besieged by aliens, the Skithra make the Racnoss look convincing and the Doctor has met a like-mind. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Nikola Telsa's Night of Terror…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #335

Staggering Podcast #335: The Haunting of Gallifrey One

For 24 February 2020 (recorded 15 and 16 February 2020)

Duration: 63:17

MP3 (37,168 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and friends review Doctor Who: Can You Hear Me? and The Haunting of Villa Diodati, get some views on the recent Gallifrey One convention, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:07 --- Welcome!
  • 03:59 - Doctor Who: Can You Hear Me?
  • 29:02 - Gallifrey One: attendee views.
  • 40:05 - Doctor Who: The Haunting of Villa Diodati.
  • 60:25 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 60:57 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #231: Doctor Who - Orphan 55

Staggering Commentary #231: Doctor Who - Orphan 55

For 17 February 2020 (recorded 15 January 2020)

Duration: 49:47

MP3 (29,254 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell and Keith Dunn sit down, lectured, in front of 2020 Doctor Who episode 'Orphan 55', and spout our usual nonsense!

Vilma is calling out for her Benni, Ryan has reverted to thumb sucking and the Doctor has taken over the laundry room. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Orphan 55…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #334

Staggering Podcast #334: Fugitive of the Federation

For 10 February 2020 (recorded 3 February 2020)

Duration: 84:49

MP3 (49,784 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Doctor Who: Fugitive of the Judoon and Praxeus, discuss the first two episodes of Star Trek: Picard, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:59 --- Welcome!
  • 01:38 - News:
  • 01:41 --- Doctor Who: 15 years of New Who panel.
  • 03:03 --- Howard the Duck: Denied again!
  • 04:30 --- Nicholas Parsons: DEAD!
  • 05:40 --- The Good Place: DEAD!
  • 07:04 --- Studio Ghibli: Now on Netflix.
  • 07:23 --- Where's Jean?
  • 08:16 - Doctor Who: Fugitive of the Judoon.
  • 25:16 - Star Trek: Picard.
  • 38:15 - Doctor Who: Praxeus.
  • 47:57 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 81:36 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 82:19 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #230: Doctor Who - Spyfall, Part Two

Staggering Commentary #230: Doctor Who - Spyfall, Part Two

For 3 February 2020 (recorded 15 January 2020)

Duration: 64:18

MP3 (37,762 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, shrunken, in front of 2020 Doctor Who episode 'Spyfall, Part Two', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Master has become a Nazi, Graham has some dangerous shoes and the Doctor is picking up women throughout time. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Spyfall, Part Two…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #333

Staggering Podcast #333: Cillit Bang's Night of Terror

For 27 January 2020 (recorded 20 January 2020)

Duration: 97:57

MP3 (57,478 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Orphan 55 and Nikola Telsa's Night of Terror, discuss Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss' Dracula, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:47 --- Welcome!
  • 01:21 - News:
  • 01:33 --- Doctor Who: Season 14 blu-ray incoming.
  • 06:09 --- Superman: New TV series on the way.
  • 09:31 --- Typewriter art.
  • 10:26 --- Fox: DEAD!
  • 11:01 --- The Witcher: Netflix first season out.
  • 11:17 --- Locke and Key: Netflix trailer released.
  • 12:23 --- Neil Peart: DEAD!
  • 13:32 --- Syd Mead: DEAD!
  • 15:16 - Doctor Who: Orphan 55.
  • 29:44 - Dracula (2020 BBC series).
  • 50:17 - Doctor Who: Nikola Tesla's Night of Terror.
  • 64:51 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 64:51 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 95:05 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #229: Doctor Who - Spyfall, Part One

Staggering Commentary #229: Doctor Who - Spyfall, Part One

For 20 January 2020 (recorded 15 January 2020)

Duration: 63:44

MP3 (37,426 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, driven, in front of 2020 Doctor Who episode 'Spyfall, Part One', and spout our usual nonsense!

C has a headache, the fam go to a party and O has a secret. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Spyfall, Part One…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #332

Staggering Podcast #332: When Spies Fall

For 13 January 2020 (recorded 6 January 2020)

Duration: 71:51

MP3 (42,186 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Spyfall parts 1 and 2, discuss the first season of the BBC/HBO's His Dark Materials, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:37 --- Welcome!
  • 01:13 - News:
  • 01:24 --- Doctor Who: Dicks - A Celebration.
  • 03:27 --- New Mutants: Finally getting a cinema release.
  • 04:52 --- Tom Baker: Shilling for BritBox UK.
  • 05:25 --- Undressing the Knobnaker.
  • 07:54 - Doctor Who: Spyfall (Parts 1 and 2).
  • 29:34 - His Dark Materials (season one).
  • 44:05 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:24 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:20 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #331

Staggering Podcast #331: Rise of Predictions

For 30 December 2019 (recorded 23 December 2019)

Duration: 92:58

MP3 (54,554 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker, play some games, come up with our Predictions, Hopes and Dreams, and Fears for 2020, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2019, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:51 --- Welcome!
  • 02:06 - News:
  • 02:20 --- Doctor Who: Back on Target.
  • 03:28 --- Picard: Premature Seconds.
  • 07:17 --- Good Omens: BBC finally decides to air the series.
  • 08:47 --- Donald Tosh: DEAD!
  • 09:12 --- Wendy Williams: DEAD!
  • 10:24 - Annual Predictions:
  • 11:03 --- 2019 Predictions.
  • 16:29 --- 2020 Predictions.
  • 21:47 - Christmas Presents.
  • 27:11 - Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker.
  • 45:24 - Fears:
  • 45:33 --- 2019 Fears.
  • 48:03 --- 2020 Fears.
  • 51:51 - Audio Quiz: 2019 Stuff.
  • 61:07 - Hopes and Dreams:
  • 61:15 --- 2019 Hopes and Dreams.
  • 65:08 --- 2020 Hopes and Dreams.
  • 71:07 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 89:12 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 90:22 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #330

Staggering Podcast #330: What Can You Get a Martian for Christmas?

For 16 December 2019 (recorded 10 December 2019)

Duration: 83:27

MP3 (48,976 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Big Finish's Doctor Who: Invaders from Mars and the BBC's 2019 War of the Worlds, play some festive games, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 02:36 --- Welcome!
  • 04:12 - News:
  • 04:20 --- Doctor Who: Knowing the Doctor's slot.
  • 06:08 --- Dracula and Locke & Key: Dated.
  • 09:06 --- Doctor Who: Total Immersion.
  • 10:59 --- Bring Out Yer Dead:
  • 11:19 ----- René Auberjonois: DEAD!
  • 14:28 ----- DC Fontana: DEAD!
  • 14:37 ----- Marina Sirtis' Husband: DEAD!
  • 14:50 ----- Caroll Spinney: DEAD!
  • 16:53 --- Ghostbusters: Trailer for 2020 film.
  • 18:00 --- Wonder Woman 1984: First trailer.
  • 18:10 --- The Witcher: Character trailers.
  • 18:24 --- Black Widow: First trailer.
  • 18:52 --- Lily Allen and David Harbour: Up a tree?
  • 19:41 --- Yule Loggery.
  • 20:09 --- Rivers of London: The Roleplaying Game.
  • 20:51 - War of the Worlds (BBC 2019 TV series).
  • 31:20 - Christmas Crackers.
  • 34:41 - Doctor Who: Invaders from Mars (Big Finish).
  • 43:33 - Game: Doctor Who 'Just One'.
  • 54:18 - Game: Name that Monster Audio Quiz.
  • 62:10 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 76:43 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 77:53 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #329

Staggering Podcast #329: Evil, Evil Monkey

For 2 December 2019 (recorded 25 November 2019)

Duration: 74:41

MP3 (43,842 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric as seen at the BFI and the first four episodes of the BBC's His Dark Materials, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:26 --- Welcome!
  • 02:06 - News:
  • 02:15 --- Star Trek: Goes Fourth?
  • 06:44 --- Quickfire News Roundup:
  • 06:49 ----- Avenue 5: Coming in January 2020.
  • 07:55 ----- The Witcher: Second season already in production.
  • 10:56 ----- Pennyworth: Alfred buttles a second season.
  • 12:26 --- Ian Cullen: DEAD!
  • 13:29 --- Star Wars: Flying X-Wing incoming?
  • 15:28 --- Doctor Who: Season 12 trailer.
  • 18:53 - His Dark Materials S1 Episodes 1-4.
  • 31:54 - Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric.
  • 46:22 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 71:13 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 71:50 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #328

Staggering Podcast #328: Flappy Chronovores and Cyborg Policemen

For 18 November 2019 (recorded 11 November 2019)

Duration: 72:18

MP3 (42,446 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Time Monster and the 1987 film Robocop, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:34 --- Welcome!
  • 02:02 - News:
  • 02:16 --- Doctor Who: Ace to meet the Thirteenth Doctor.
  • 05:46 --- Game of Thrones: Prequels fight for survival.
  • 10:48 --- Disney+: UK start date announced.
  • 12:54 --- Fantasy Island: New film version.
  • 13:44 --- Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse sequel.
  • 14:19 --- Doctor Who: Teaser trailer.
  • 15:52 - Robocop (1987 film).
  • 27:23 - Doctor Who Quiz.
  • 38:08 - Doctor Who: The Time Monster.
  • 54:08 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 68:34 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 69:21 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #327

Staggering Podcast #327: Insanity Breeding

For 4 November 2019 (recorded 28 October 2019)

Duration: 78:09

MP3 (45,876 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Big Finish's Doctor Who: Dust Breeding and the 2019 film Joker, discuss their visit to the Panopticon Lite Doctor Who convention, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:49 --- Welcome!
  • 02:44 - News:
  • 02:56 --- Doctor Who: Getting virtual with Whittaker.
  • 04:36 --- Red Dwarf: Feature length special in 2020.
  • 07:17 --- Doctor Who: Animated Fury from the Deep in 2020.
  • 08:49 --- Children in Need: Cover album featuring Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant.
  • 10:29 --- Doctor Who: Mission to the Unknown now on YouTube.
  • 11:44 --- Peanuts: Snoopy in Space TV series.
  • 13:19 --- Moomins: DVD of Moominvalley horror.
  • 14:24 --- Dracula: Moffat and Gatiss trailer out now.
  • 15:24 --- Batman: New Riddler cast.
  • 16:02 --- Batman: Composer for The Batman announced.
  • 18:39 - Joker (2019 film).
  • 33:24 - Doctor Who: Panopticon Lite 2019 convention.
  • 48:47 - Doctor Who: Dust Breeding (Big Finish).
  • 59:18 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 72:37 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 73:49 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #326

Staggering Podcast #326: Do You Want to be a Hero?

For 21 October 2019 (recorded 14 October 2019)

Duration: 62:38

MP3 (36,778 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Revenge of the Cybermen and the 1986 film Biggles, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:04 --- Welcome!
  • 02:00 - News:
  • 02:13 --- Doctor Who: Is the Doctor now a doctor?
  • 03:41 --- Doctor Who: Back for Christmas or New Year?
  • 06:46 --- Stephen Moore: DEAD!
  • 08:47 --- Picard: Trailered and dated.
  • 10:41 - Biggles (1986 film).
  • 22:53 - Doctor Who: Revenge of the Cybermen.
  • 39:49 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 58:19 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 58:44 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #325

Staggering Podcast #325: He'll Save Every One of Us

For 7 October 2019 (recorded 30 September 2019)

Duration: 74:20

MP3 (43,634 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review the Big Finish boxset Doctor Who: The Legacy of Time and the 1980 film Flash Gordon, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:59 --- Welcome!
  • 01:57 - News:
  • 02:09 --- Marvel: Spider-man prepares for reentry.
  • 04:32 --- Star Wars: Feige wants in.
  • 07:45 --- Battlestar Galactica: Mr Robot man rebooting reboot.
  • 11:21 --- Aron Eisenberg: DEAD!
  • 12:47 --- Stranger Things 4: Teaser Trailer.
  • 14:14 --- Anniversaries: The Flintstones and Thunderbirds.
  • 16:21 - Flash Gordon (1980 film).
  • 31:37 - Doctor Who: The Legacy of Time (Big Finish).
  • 53:37 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:52 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 69:01 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #324

Staggering Podcast #324: Having a Carnival Row

For 23 September 2019 (recorded 16 September 2019)

Duration: 50:24

MP3 (29,616 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review the Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders audiobook and Amazon's Carnival Row TV series, discuss the recent BFI Doctor Who event, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:45 --- Welcome!
  • 01:51 - News:
  • 02:04 --- Doctor Who: Whittaker fingered for potential award.
  • 03:35 --- Doctor Who: Season 26 Blu-ray boxset announced.
  • 06:34 --- Discworld: Ankh-Morpork gets some BBC live action.
  • 10:05 --- Doctor Who: Eccleston suffered from mental illness during his tenure.
  • 11:12 --- The Suicide Squad: Cast list for James Gunn's film.
  • 13:19 --- Death's Head: New Marvel short run comic series.
  • 14:29 - Carnival Row.
  • 27:01 - Doctor Who: BFI screening of Mindwarp and Q&A.
  • 36:21 - Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders audiobook.
  • 43:50 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 48:21 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 49:03 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #323

Staggering Podcast #323: Convention Duo and Hairy Ludo

For 9 September 2019 (recorded 2 September 2019)

Duration: 63:49

MP3 (37,472 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss their time at the Doctor Who conventions Fan TC Con and Whooverville 11, review the 1986 film Labyrinth, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:54 --- Welcome!
  • 01:36 - News:
  • 01:47 --- Spider-man: Exiting the Universe.
  • 05:17 --- The Matrix: Back for more.
  • 07:22 --- Terrance Dicks: DEAD!
  • 14:18 - Labyrinth (1986 film).
  • 30:18 - Doctor Who conventions:
  • 30:37 --- Fan TC Con.
  • 40:07 --- Whooverville 11.
  • 54:51 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 59:49 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 60:21 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #322

Staggering Podcast #322: Puppets and Pompadours

For 26 August 2019 (recorded 19 August 2019)

Duration: 40:40

MP3 (23,914 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Doctor Who: The Girl in the Fireplace and The Dark Crystal (1982 film), find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:50 --- Welcome!
  • 01:46 - News:
  • 01:58 --- Star Wars: Kenobi preparing for streaming.
  • 03:30 --- Event Horizon: Preparing for streaming.
  • 07:24 --- Doctor Who: Children in Need 2019 segment.
  • 08:34 --- He-Man: Back door pilot action.
  • 10:39 - The Dark Crystal (1982 film).
  • 23:27 - Doctor Who: The Girl in the Fireplace.
  • 36:30 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 37:19 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #321

Staggering Podcast #321: Genesis of Dusty Bin

For 12 August 2019 (recorded 5 August 2019)

Duration: 75:29

MP3 (44,308 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks and Stranger Things 3, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:11 --- Welcome!
  • 01:51 - News:
  • 01:59 --- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: The US TV series.
  • 07:55 --- Doctor Who: New streaming home in the US of A.
  • 13:56 --- Batman: Kevin Conroy finally gets some live action.
  • 16:24 --- Star Trek: Picard counts down.
  • 18:23 --- IT: De-aging children horror.
  • 22:40 - Stranger Things 3.
  • 40:28 - Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks.
  • 64:13 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:41 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:34 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #320

Staggering Podcast #320: Splendiferous Spider-man and Spitting Spiridon

For 29 July 2019 (recorded 22 July 2019)

Duration: 61:55

MP3 (36,366 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Planet of the Daleks and the 2019 film Spider-man: Far from Home, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:11 --- Welcome!
  • 01:54 - News:
  • 02:05 --- Marvel goes fourth.
  • 06:51 --- K9: Another TV series?
  • 09:24 --- Doctor Who companion hurts ankle shock!
  • 10:10 --- J. Michael Straczynski's autobiography.
  • 11:22 --- Attack of the Killer Tomatoes to be rebooted.
  • 12:00 --- Superman Red Son to be animated.
  • 12:38 --- David Hedison: DEAD!
  • 15:17 - Spider-man: Far from Home.
  • 31:49 - Doctor Who: Planet of the Daleks.
  • 54:19- Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 56:32 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 57:58 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #319

Staggering Podcast #319: Stallone Isn't the Law

For 15 July 2019 (recorded 8 July 2019)

Duration: 55:35

MP3 (32,656 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Big Finish's Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor Adventures Volume 3 boxset and the 1995 Stallone film Judge Dredd, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:12 --- Welcome!
  • 02:20 - News:
  • 02:29 --- Doctor Who: Charity songs incoming.
  • 04:58 --- Jumanji: Threequel named and trailered.
  • 07:08 --- Sandman: Coming to Netflix?
  • 09:07 --- Glyn Houston: DEAD!
  • 11:35 --- Doctor Who: Tennant tenner in British Museum.
  • 13:07 --- Doctor Who: Tennant specials rereleased as steelbook.
  • 16:20 - Judge Dredd (1995 Stallone film).
  • 31:14 - Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor Adventures, Vol. 3 (Big Finish).
  • 50:09- Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 50:57 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 51:36 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #318

Staggering Podcast #318: Phoenix Crashing

For 1 July 2019 (recorded 24 June 2019)

Duration: 58:44

MP3 (34,498 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn review Big Finish's Doctor Who: The First Doctor Adventures Volume 1 boxset and the 2019 film X-Men: Dark Phoenix, discuss their time at Big Finish Day 2019, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:20 --- Welcome!
  • 02:01 - News:
  • 02:08 --- Doctor Who: Trial by Blu-ray.
  • 03:36 --- Marvel: Endgame Embiggened.
  • 06:02 --- Netflix: Renews a trio of fan favourites.
  • 09:08 --- Star Trek: More Short Treks?
  • 10:09 --- Good Omens: Petition calls for Netflix to cancel Amazon series.
  • 11:50 - Doctor Who: The First Doctor Adventures, Volume 1 (Big Finish).
  • 27:19 - X-Men - Dark Phoenix.
  • 42:10 - Big Finish Day 2019.
  • 53:17- Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 55:01 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 55:42 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #317

Staggering Podcast #317: Dalek Resurrections and Apocalyptic Revelations

For 17 June 2019 (recorded 10 June 2019)

Duration: 71:42

MP3 (42,094 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks and the Good Omens TV mini-series, have a 30 second recommendation, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:28 --- Welcome!
  • 02:39 - News:
  • 02:46 --- Doctor Who: Troughton's Graphical Discs.
  • 04:57 --- The Good Place: Preparing for the end.
  • 08:13 --- Paul Darrow: DEAD!
  • 12:38 --- Gwyneth Paltrow: Doing films in her sleep.
  • 14:18 --- Doctor Who: Special DVD print runs.
  • 15:43 --- Doctor Who: One More Lifetime charity book.
  • 18:03 - Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks.
  • 38:46 - 30 Second Recommendation: Chernobyl.
  • 42:04 - Good Omens.
  • 57:45- Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:14 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:10 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #316

Staggering Podcast #316: Landing the Ending

For 3 June 2019 (recorded 27 May 2019)

Duration: 68:57

MP3 (40,488 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review Doctor Who: Black Orchid, discuss the ending to Game of Thrones, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:47 --- Welcome!
  • 02:23 - News:
  • 02:32 --- Doctor Who: Get virtual with Whittaker.
  • 04:57 --- Humans and The Tick no more but Black Mirror returns.
  • 06:49 --- Stephen Thorne: DEAD!
  • 09:17 --- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic film series?
  • 11:45 - Doctor Who: Black Orchid.
  • 24:36 - Game: Geek Battle quiz.
  • 33:30 - Game of Thrones: How it ended.
  • 48:47- Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 66:09 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 66:56 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #315

Staggering Podcast #315: Avengers Embiggened

For 20 May 2019 (recorded 13 May 2019)

Duration: 81:05

MP3 (47,590 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Steven Clare discuss Avengers: Endgame, recall our time at The Capitol 4 Doctor Who convention, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:39 --- Welcome!
  • 02:48 - News:
  • 03:02 --- Doctor Who: Pertwee Embiggened.
  • 07:04 --- The Orville: Back for a third.
  • 08:45 --- Peter Mayhew: DEAD!
  • 11:11 --- William Russell: Acting with son in film.
  • 12:39 --- Star Trek Online: Now with added Lorca.
  • 13:42 --- Star Trek: Picard series to stream on Amazon outside of North America.
  • 14:36 --- Game of Thrones: Coffee cup set intruder.
  • 15:53 - Doctor Who: The Capitol 4 convention.
  • 33:33 - Untimed Seconds Review: The Good Place.
  • 37:24 - Avengers: Endgame.
  • 64:36 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 74:31 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 75:18 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #314

Staggering Podcast #314: Entering The Macra Zone

For 6 May 2019 (recorded 15 April 2019)

Duration: 39:23

MP3 (23,156 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review Doctor Who: The Macra Terror, discuss their visit to the Ambassadors Theatre to see The Twilight Zone stage play, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:05 --- Welcome!
  • 03:08 - Doctor Who: The Macra Terror.
  • 20:03 - The Twilight Zone: the West End stage play.
  • 31:24 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 37:40 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 38:29 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #313

Staggering Podcast #313: The Other Captain Marvel

For 22 April 2019 (recorded 15 April 2019)

Duration: 37:04

MP3 (21,800 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review the 2019 film Shazam!, come up with some Doctor Who ideas for Big Finish, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:49 --- Welcome!
  • 02:35 - News:
  • 02:46 --- Preacher: Cancelled.
  • 03:45 --- The Umbrella Academy: Opening for more.
  • 05:48 --- Good Omens: BFI screening with Gaiman.
  • 07:51 - Shazam!
  • 21:44 - Doctor Who: Ideas for Big Finish.
  • 33:03 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 34:11 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #228: Doctor Who - Resolution

Staggering Commentary #228: Doctor Who - Resolution

For 15 April 2019 (recorded 30 January 2019)

Duration: 64:40

MP3 (37,978 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, driven, in front of 2019's Doctor Who episode 'Resolution', and spout our usual nonsense!

Aaron knows how to stall the plot, Lin is being taken for a ride and the Doctor has some serious skids. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Resolution…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #312

Staggering Podcast #312: Wigs and the Rani

For 8 April 2019 (recorded 2 April 2019)

Duration: 65:43

MP3 (38,592 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review the Sylvester McCoy's debut Doctor Who story Time and the Rani, discuss the Sounds of Thunder audio Annual 2019, celebrate Fake Keith's birthday, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:44 --- Welcome!
  • 02:15 - Birthday Presents!
  • 05:07 - News:
  • 05:15 --- Doctor Who: More Multi-Master Madness.
  • 06:57 --- Games of Thrones Prequel: Now with more actors!
  • 09:51 --- Doctor Who: Vote Rosa in BAFTA Must-See Moment category.
  • 11:12 --- Shane Rimmer: DEAD!
  • 12:29 --- Doctor Who: Sarah Jane Smith charity book.
  • 14:03 --- Correction: Jean's Goodies not Goons.
  • 14:33 - More Birthday Presents!
  • 21:32 - Doctor Who: Time and the Rani.
  • 42:18 - Sounds of Thunder Annual 2019.
  • 53:06 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:17 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 55:06 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #227: Doctor Who - Dimensions in Time

Staggering Commentary #227: Doctor Who - Dimensions in Time

For 1 April 2019 (recorded 18 March 2019)

Duration: 16:29

MP3 (9,744 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, baffled, in front of 1993's Doctor Who 30th anniversary story 'Dimensions in Time', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is randomly swapping bodies, companions are coming and going and the Rani wants to visit the set of EastEnders. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to 'enjoy' Dimensions in Time…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #311

Staggering Podcast #311: An Earthly Marvel

For 25 March 2019 (recorded 18 March 2019)

Duration: 60:42

MP3 (35,652 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn review the Big Finish Doctor Who stories An Earthly Child and Relative Dimensions, discuss the 2019 Captain Marvel film, talk about media we've been consuming, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:44 --- Welcome!
  • 01:35 - News:
  • 01:47 --- James Gunn: Back from mouse hell.
  • 06:20 --- Game of Thrones: Extra long for fans' pleasure.
  • 07:40 --- American Gods: Third season confirmed.
  • 09:29 --- Button Man: The film?
  • 10:58 - Captain Marvel.
  • 33:45 - Flotsam and Jetsam.
  • 42:45 - Doctor Who: An Earthly Child.
  • 48:18 - Doctor Who: Relative Dimensions.
  • 56:55 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 58:41 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 59:29 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #226: Doctor Who - The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos

Staggering Commentary #226: Doctor Who - The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos

For 18 March 2019 (recorded 16 January 2019)

Duration: 64:40

MP3 (37,978 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, forgetting, in front of the 2018 Doctor Who episode 'The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos', and spout our usual nonsense!

Paktraki's memory is entirely plot driven, Graham is out for revenge and Lady Jane from Lovejoy lost her critical thinking millennia ago. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #310

Staggering Podcast #310: Regressive Tendencies

For 11 March 2019 (recorded 4 March 2019)

Duration: 53:14

MP3 (31,278 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Steven Clare review The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, take two Classic Doctor Who stories and rewrite them for the modern series, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:11 --- Welcome!
  • 02:03 - News:
  • 02:10 --- Doctor Who: Breakfast at Whittaker's.
  • 04:14 --- Nightflyers: CANCELLED!
  • 06:46 --- Gremlins: Animated Streaming.
  • 10:04 --- Luke Perry: DEAD!
  • 11:29 --- The Dark Universe: The Invisible Woman?
  • 14:09 --- John Levene: The Book.
  • 15:42 --- Graeme Curry: DEAD!
  • 16:39 - Doctor Who: Modernising the Classics.
  • 25:56 - The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.
  • 39:38 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 49:19 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 50:19 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #225: Doctor Who - It Takes You Away

Staggering Commentary #225: Doctor Who - It Takes You Away

For 4 March 2019 (recorded 16 January 2019)

Duration: 51:23

MP3 (30,190 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, mirrored, in front of the 2018 Doctor Who episode 'It Takes You Away', and spout our usual nonsense!

Graham cannot give away a sandwich, Ryan is a reluctant babysitter and the Doctor finds it isn't easy being green. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy It Takes You Away…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #309

Staggering Podcast #309: Merchandise Madness

For 25 February 2019 (recorded 18 February 2019)

Duration: 45:33

MP3 (26,770 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare discuss their favourite merchandise, take a Classic Doctor Who story and rewrite it for the modern series, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:02 --- Welcome!
  • 02:45 - News:
  • 02:54 --- Doctor Who: Animated Whittaker to be pressed against your face.
  • 05:40 --- Good Omens for May.
  • 07:01 --- Marvel: Netflix kills Jessica Jones and the Punisher.
  • 08:12 --- Comics: Transformers meet the Ghostbusters.
  • 09:06 --- Funko Pops: Famous writers!
  • 09:37 --- Life on Mars: The Chinese series.
  • 10:31 --- Star Wars: Ep 9 and The Mandalorian wrapped.
  • 11:22 --- Convention: Fan TC Con on Isle of Wight.
  • 12:49 - Merchandise Obsessions.
  • 31:29 - Doctor Who: Modernising the Classics.
  • 40:27 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 41:23 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 42:29 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #224: Doctor Who - The Witchfinders

Staggering Commentary #224: Doctor Who - The Witchfinders

For 18 February 2019 (recorded 19 December 2018)

Duration: 50:08

MP3 (29,836 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, ducking, in front of the 2018 Doctor Who episode 'The Witchfinders', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor gets herself tied up, Yaz has an encounter with a tentacle monster and Ryan has an unwelcome admirer. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Witchfinders…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #308

Staggering Podcast #308: Pearls Before Masters

For 11 February 2019 (recorded 4 February 2019)

Duration: 60:26

MP3 (35,492 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss their visit to the Doctor Who convention 'Science of the Time Lords', listen to Big Finish's The War Master: Only the Good, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:48 --- Welcome!
  • 02:12 --- Welcome, Take Two!
  • 04:55 - News:
  • 05:03 --- Doctor Who: Two new Classic Who novelisations coming.
  • 06:28 --- Batman: Batfleck loses his cowl.
  • 09:15 --- Clive Swift: DEAD!
  • 12:17 --- Julie Adams: DEAD!
  • 12:36 --- Doctor Who: Legacy mobile game closing.
  • 14:14 - Doctor Who: Science of the Time Lords 2019 convention.
  • 24:34 - Doctor Who: The War Master - Only the Good.
  • 43:57 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 55:20 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 55:36 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #223: Doctor Who - Kerblam!

Staggering Commentary #223: Doctor Who - Kerblam!

For 4 February 2019 (recorded 19 December 2018)

Duration: 51:23

MP3 (30,190 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, unboxing, in front of the 2018 Doctor Who episode 'Kerblam!', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is overexcited by the Kerblam Man, Graham's become a professional scrubber and Twirly has taken up smoking. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Kerblam!…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #307

Staggering Podcast #307: The Irksome Doctors

For 28 January 2019 (recorded 22 January 2019)

Duration: 55:40

MP3 (32,696 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn debate each Doctor's more irritating traits, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:09 --- Welcome!
  • 01:50 - News:
  • 01:58 --- Doctor Who: When the War Master Met the Eighth Doctor.
  • 03:27 --- Ghostbusters: Sony aiming for another resurrection.
  • 05:01 --- Windsor Davies: DEAD!
  • 06:11 --- Doctor Who: Science of the Time Lords convention.
  • 07:26 - Doctor Who: When Doctors Irritate.
  • 32:11 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:19 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 53:49 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #222: Doctor Who - Demons of the Punjab

Staggering Commentary #222: Doctor Who - Demons of the Punjab

For 21 January 2019 (recorded 5 December 2018)

Duration: 57:19

MP3 (33,666 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, fated, in front of the 2018 Doctor Who episode 'Demons of the Punjab', and spout our usual nonsense!

Yaz wants to interfere with her grandmother, Prem has his card marked and the Doctor walks away. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Demons of the Punjab…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #306

Staggering Podcast #306: Seasonal Ranking

For 14 January 2019 (recorded 7 January 2019)

Duration: 110:58

MP3 (65,106 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn discuss the 2019 Doctor Who New Year's Special, rank the eleven 'New Who' Doctor Who series, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:40 --- Welcome!
  • 02:14 - News:
  • 02:25 --- Stranger Things: Season three dated.
  • 03:38 --- Batwoman: The CW orders a pilot.
  • 05:25 --- June Whitfield: DEAD!
  • 07:22 --- W. Morgan Sheppard: DEAD!
  • 08:52 --- Doctor Who: Better quality audio found for some missing episodes.
  • 11:21 - Shatner Roulette #1.
  • 16:07 - Doctor Who: Resolution.
  • 41:41 - Shatner Roulette #2.
  • 45:24 - Doctor Who: Seasonal Ranking.
  • 76:02 - Shatner Roulette #3.
  • 80:07 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 103:42 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 104:40 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #221: Doctor Who - The Tsuranga Conundrum

Staggering Commentary #221: Doctor Who - The Tsuranga Conundrum

For 7 January 2019 (recorded 5 December 2018)

Duration: 54:11

MP3 (31,830 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, hospitalised, in front of the 2018 Doctor Who episode, ‘The Tsuranga Conundrum’, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor isn't feeling herself, Yaz needs to kick the monster and Graham has become a doula. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Tsuranga Conundrum…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #305

Staggering Podcast #305: Annual Judgement

For 31 December 2018 (recorded 25 December 2018)

Duration: 111:04

MP3 (65,164 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss Doctor Who Series 11, play some games, come up with our Predictions, Hopes and Dreams, and Fears for 2019, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2018, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:08 --- Welcome!
  • 05:25 - News:
  • 05:36 --- Doctor Who: Series 11 soundtrack.
  • 6:57 - Quiz.
  • 14:49 - Doctor Who: Series 11 retrospective.
  • 44:38 - Balloon animals.
  • 45:37 - Predictions.
  • 58:22 - Another Quiz.
  • 62:20 - Hopes and Fears.
  • 72:31 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 108:27 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 109:16 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #220: Doctor Who - Arachnids in the UK

Staggering Commentary #220: Doctor Who - Arachnids in the UK

For 24 December 2018 (recorded 21 November 2018)

Duration: 54:08

MP3 (31,806 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, scuttling, in front of the 2018 Doctor Who episode 'Arachnids in the UK', and spout our usual nonsense!

Yaz finally gets some development, Robertson trumps nobody and the Doctor must be getting tired of giant spiders. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Arachnids in the UK…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #304

Staggering Podcast #304: The Battle of Rancid Old Koalas

For 17 December 2018 (recorded 10 December 2018)

Duration: 102:50

MP3 (60,342 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss two Doctor Who stories: It Takes You Away and The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos, pull some Christmas crackers, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:56 --- Welcome!
  • 03:12 - News:
  • 03:20 --- Doctor Who and the animated crabs of death.
  • 05:37 --- Doctor Who: Season 18 to be upscaled to Blu-ray.
  • 07:24 --- Daredevil: Cancelled.
  • 09:08 --- Doctor Who: Rose wants to ride a big cannon.
  • 11:54 --- Doctor Who: No new series in 2019.
  • 16:28 --- Avengers: NASA aren't mounting a rescue mission.
  • 19:21 - Christmas Crackers.
  • 23:38 - Doctor Who: It Takes You Away.
  • 38:14 - Game: Geek Battles.
  • 47:58 - Doctor Who: The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos.
  • 64:15 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 87:21 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 88:08 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
  • 94:53 --- Doctor Sinister's Christmas Message.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #219: Doctor Who - Rosa

Staggering Commentary #219: Doctor Who - Rosa

For 10 December 2018 (recorded 21 November 2018)

Duration: 53:34

MP3 (31,466 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, segregated, in front of the 2018 Doctor Who episode, ‘Rosa’, and spout our usual nonsense!

Ryan is feeling the sting of history, Graham doesn't want to be there and the Doctor cannot stop this injustice. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Rosa…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #303

Staggering Podcast #303: The Louboutin Finders

For 3 December 2018 (recorded 26 November 2018)

Duration: 69:40

MP3 (40,902 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss two Doctor Who stories: Kerblam! and The Witchfinders, give a 30 Second Recommendation, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:42 --- Welcome!
  • 02:16 - News:
  • 02:26 --- Doctor Who: Christmas is Cancelled!
  • 05:35 --- Doctor Who: Tom Baker going to Hell.
  • 07:20 --- Doctor Who: Episode goes out early on Amazon.
  • 08:32 --- Star Wars: The Mandalorian is cast.
  • 09:13 --- Crumbly's premature 30 Seconds.
  • 09:28 --- Avenue 5: New HBO Sci-Fi comedy by Armando Iannucci.
  • 11:09 - Doctor Who: Kerblam!
  • 24:20 - 30 Second Recommendation: The Amtrack Wars.
  • 26:38 - Doctor Who: The Witchfinders.
  • 45:03 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 64:05 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 65:03 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #218: Doctor Who - The Ghost Monument

Staggering Commentary #218: Doctor Who - The Ghost Monument

For 26 November 2018 (recorded 7 November 2018)

Duration: 54:47

MP3 (32,182 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, trekking, in front of the 2018 Doctor Who episode 'The Ghost Monument', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is searching for her baby, Ryan is screaming like a little girl and Epzo is sleeping a lot. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy the end of an era with The Ghost Monument…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #302

Staggering Podcast #302: A Villain Conundrum?

For 19 November 2018 (recorded 12 November 2018)

Duration: 68:30

MP3 (40,222 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn discuss two Doctor Who stories: The Tsuranga Conundrum and Demons of the Punjab, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:39 --- Welcome!
  • 01:50 - News:
  • 01:59 --- Doctor Who: Paternoster Gang to be heard again.
  • 04:19 --- Disney: Streaming Star Wars and Marvel.
  • 06:36 --- Game of Thrones: Prequel series named?
  • 08:20 --- Stan Lee: DEAD!
  • 11:09 --- Doctor Who: New exhibition in Cardiff Castle.
  • 12:36 --- Doctor Who: Fifth Doctor and Jenny audio story.
  • 15:14 - Doctor Who:
  • 15:23 --- The Tsuranga Conundrum.
  • 27:08 --- Demons of the Punjab.
  • 39:53 - Christmas Card Appeal.
  • 41:43 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 62:02 - Plug: Sounds of Thunder audio plays.
  • 65:35 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 65:55 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #217: Doctor Who - The Woman Who Fell to Earth

Staggering Commentary #217: Doctor Who - The Woman Who Fell to Earth

For 12 November 2018 (recorded 7 November 2018)

Duration: 67:48

MP3 (39,812 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, regenerated, in front of the 2018 Doctor Who premiere episode, 'The Woman Who Fell to Earth', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor cannot remember her own name, Ryan launches a bike and Tim Shaw gets a faceful of salad. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy the start of a new era with The Woman Who Fell to Earth…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #301

Staggering Podcast #301: A Whittaker Triple

For 5 November 2018 (recorded 29 October 2018)

Duration: 101:26

MP3 (59,522 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn discuss three Doctor Who stories: The Ghost Monument, Rosa and Arachnids in the UK, play a game, give a 30 Second Recommendation, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:09 --- Welcome!
  • 02:31 - News:
  • 02:45 --- Star Wars: Boba Fett - DEAD!
  • 05:53 --- Star Trek: Below Decks.
  • 08:54 --- Luke Cage: DEAD!
  • 11:50 --- Doctor Who: Big Finish for the Brig.
  • 13:50 --- Derrick Sherwin: DEAD!
  • 15:00 - Doctor Who: The Ghost Monument.
  • 31:04 - 30 Second Recommendation: The Haunting of Hill House.
  • 33:16 - Doctor Who: Rosa.
  • 50:11 - Game: Geek Battle.
  • 55:03 - Doctor Who: Arachnids in the UK.
  • 71:12 - Doctor Who: S11 so far...
  • 79:15 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 99:01 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 99:44 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #300

Staggering Podcast #300: The Podcasters Who Fell to Earth

For 22 October 2018 (recorded 14 October 2018)

Duration: 75:09

MP3 (44,112 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Crumbly, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss Doctor Who: The Woman Who Fell to Earth, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:50 --- Welcome!
  • 02:53 - News:
  • 03:06 --- Doctor Who: Big Finishes for River, Donna and Wilf.
  • 04:34 --- Star Wars: The Mandalorian.
  • 06:33 --- James Gunn: Fired by Marvel, Snapped up by DC.
  • 08:32 --- Star Trek Online: Now with added STD.
  • 09:40 --- Iron Fist: DEAD!
  • 11:32 - Game: Extreme Ironing.
  • 13:07 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 18:10 - Doctor Who: The Woman Who Fell to Earth.
  • 45:50 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 72:07 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 73:05 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #299

Staggering Podcast #299: Every Doctor has a First Time

For 8 October 2018 (recorded 1 October 2018)

Duration: 48:41

MP3 (28,610 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss Doctor Who's first stories of each Doctor, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:14 --- Welcome!
  • 02:00 - News:
  • 02:10 --- Doctor Who: Broadcast time confirmed.
  • 03:37 --- In defence of the young and the new.
  • 05:28 --- Star Trek Colon Discovery: Minisodes incoming.
  • 06:59 --- Doctor Who: That Missy sound.
  • 09:26 --- Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
  • 10:28 --- Death corner :(
  • 11:51 --- Star Trek: CBS kills fan project.
  • 14:28 --- Deadpool 2: The kiddie cut?
  • 16:20 - Doctor Who: Each Doctor’s first story.
  • 40:16 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 47:00 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 48:12 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #298

Staggering Podcast #298: Maximum Power!

For 24 September 2018 (recorded 17 September 2018)

Duration: 59:22

MP3 (34,866 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss the life and times of Jacqueline Pearce, compare our sonic screwdrivers, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:02 --- Welcome!
  • 01:37 - News:
  • 01:43 --- Doctor Who: New series dated.
  • 05:15 --- Henry Cavill: Superman turns into The Witcher.
  • 11:59 --- Jacqueline Pearce: DEAD!
  • 12:53 --- Doctor Who RPG: Unofficial Dalek sourcebook.
  • 14:12 --- Peter Benson: DEAD!
  • 14:48 --- Lovett Bickford: DEAD!
  • 15:13 --- Dudley Sutton: DEAD!
  • 16:04 --- Zienia Merton: DEAD!
  • 16:57 --- Doctor Who: Win a chance to be see people entering a screening.
  • 19:59 - Jacqueline Pearce.
  • 33:29 - Doctor Who: Merchandise Corner.
  • 41:05 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 51:15 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 52:58 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #297

Staggering Podcast #297: Who Reacts to the Reactors?

For 10 September 2018 (recorded 3 September 2018)

Duration: 64:38

MP3 (37,954 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn recount their time at the recent Whooverville X Doctor Who convention, talk about YouTube Doctor Who reactors, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:46 --- Welcome!
  • 01:46 - News:
  • 01:54 --- Doctor Who: Lucy Miller for another Big Finish.
  • 04:57 --- Matt Smith: Traveling to a galaxy far, far away.
  • 07:38 --- Michael Pickwoad: DEAD!
  • 09:58 --- Star Trek: Sued over STD plot similarities.
  • 11:42 --- Star Trek: Film troubles, too.
  • 13:08 --- Doctor Who: Season 19 Blu-ray release.
  • 18:22 - Whooverville X (Doctor Who convention).
  • 30:18 - Doctor Who: YouTube reactors.
  • 46:07 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 47:35 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 47:35 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
  • 50:18 - Michael Pickwoad interview

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Staggering Stories Podcast #296

Staggering Podcast #296: Don't Wipe Joey All Over Me

For 27 August 2018 (recorded 20 August 2018)

Duration: 64:39

MP3 (37,966 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn discuss Big Finish's Doctor Who: Revenge of the Swarm and Big Finish's Star Cops: Mother Earth 1, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 02:00 --- Welcome!
  • 02:58 - News:
  • 03:10 --- Doctor Who: Specially filmed telethon sketch coming?
  • 04:45 --- Star Trek: Gaining a Spock but losing a couple of Kirks.
  • 09:36 --- Watchmen: HBO making a TV series.
  • 11:48 --- Marriage: Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves married?
  • 15:10 --- Treadstone: A TV series based in the Jason Bourne universe.
  • 15:45 --- Doctor Who RPG: Unofficial sourcebook for the Sixth Doctor.
  • 17:28 --- Big Finish: Twenty years celebratory boxset.
  • 18:51 - Star Cops: Mother Earth 1 (Big Finish).
  • 34:45 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 44:01 - Doctor Who: Revenge of the Swarm (Big Finish).
  • 53:55 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 61:03 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 61:50 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #295

Staggering Podcast #295: Shrinky and Dinky

For 13 August 2018 (recorded 6 August 2018)

Duration: 68:19

MP3 (40,110 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn discuss Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy and the 2018 Ant-Man and the Wasp, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:30 --- Welcome!
  • 02:10 - News:
  • 02:18 --- ALF: New TV series in the works.
  • 04:47 --- Moffat: To get timey-whimey with another wife.
  • 06:42 --- Star Trek: Sir Patrick to boldly go once again.
  • 12:01 --- Shatner: Better late than never.
  • 13:44 --- James Gunn: More public support.
  • 18:04 - Doctor Who: The Invisible Enemy.
  • 36:33 - Ant-Man and the Wasp.
  • 54:20 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 63:06 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:52 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #294

Staggering Podcast #294: The Planet of Hot

For 30 July 2018 (recorded 23 July 2018)

Duration: 56:24

MP3 (33,126 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss a Doctor Who: Planet of Fire and the 2018 Pixar film Incredibles 2, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:50 --- Welcome!
  • 03:04 - News:
  • 03:07 --- Doctor Who: Christmas is Uncancelled.
  • 05:53 --- Guardians of the Galaxy: James Gunn fed to the wolves.
  • 11:33 --- Star Wars: The Clone Wars uncancelled.
  • 13:55 --- Comic-Con: Trailers gallore.
  • 15:23 --- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New series in the works.
  • 18:40 - Doctor Who: Planet of Fire.
  • 33:40 - Incredibles 2.
  • 46:00 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 50:51 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 53:16 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #293

Staggering Podcast #293: Copping the High Frontier

For 16 July 2018 (recorded 9 July 2018)

Duration: 64:27

MP3 (37,852 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, and the Real Keith Dunn discuss a Big Finish's Doctor Who: The Evil One and the 1987 BBC TV Series Star Cops, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:16 --- Welcome!
  • 02:20 - News:
  • 02:24 --- Doctor Who: New composer named.
  • 04:46 --- Torchwood: Series 6 coming in audio form.
  • 06:17 --- Harlan Ellison: DEAD!
  • 08:04 --- Star Trek: Big Finish does Prometheus.
  • 10:08 --- Doctor Who: 2018 Christmas episode confirmed?
  • 10:42 --- His Dark Materials: BBC TV adaptation.
  • 12:04 --- The War of the Worlds: Faithful audio version coming.
  • 13:34 --- Big Finish: Callan audio series.
  • 14:41 - Doctor Who: The Evil One (Big Finish).
  • 24:33 - Game: The Recasting Couch.
  • 35:53 - Star Cops.
  • 56:37 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 61:58 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 62:39 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #292

Staggering Podcast #292: Lost in Netflix

For 2 July 2018 (recorded 26 June 2018)

Duration: 58:34

MP3 (34,400 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, and the Real Keith Dunn discuss a Big Finish's Doctor Who: Energy of the Daleks and Netflix's Lost in Space Season 1, talk about media we've been consuming, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:21 --- Welcome!
  • 02:48 - News:
  • 02:54 --- Star Wars: Solo kills Fett and Kenobi?
  • 05:46 --- Star Trek: STD axes showrunners and Picard returning?
  • 08:34 --- Football: Live news!
  • 08:59 --- TV: Timeless out of time and Lucifer back from Hell!
  • 10:34 --- Leslie Grantham: DEAD!
  • 12:45 --- Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker leaks.
  • 16:23 - Lost in Space: Netflix Season 1.
  • 30:35 - Flotsam and Jetsam.
  • 39:34 - Doctor Who: Energy of the Daleks.
  • 49:57 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:42 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:34 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #291

Staggering Podcast #291: Goodbye, our Victorian Friends

For 18 June 2018 (recorded 11 June 2018)

Duration: 54:48

MP3 (32,194 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss a swan song in Jago and Litefoot Forever and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:39 --- Welcome!
  • 03:12 - News:
  • 03:15 --- Doctor Who: Big Finish gets Classy.
  • 06:18 --- Game of Thrones: Prequel TV series in the works.
  • 07:50 --- DC: Joker gets a film?
  • 09:26 --- Doctor Who: Fan show tours UK.
  • 11:01 --- Locke and Key: Netflix to order a new TV pilot?
  • 12:20 --- Tron: Third film back from the dead?
  • 13:32 - Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
  • 29:48 - Jago and Litefoot Forever.
  • 40:47 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:27 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:11 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #290

Staggering Podcast #290: The Meddling Nerf Herder

For 4 June 2018 (recorded 28 May 2018)

Duration: 57:04

MP3 (33,522 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss Doctor Who: The Time Meddler and Solo: A Star Wars Story, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:05 --- Welcome!
  • 02:08 - News:
  • 02:23 --- Doctor Who: Classic series coming to Twitch.tv.
  • 05:38 --- Hitchhiker's Guide: Coming to Vinyl soon.
  • 07:10 --- Star Wars: Boba Fett film rumours.
  • 10:21 --- Doctor Who: New TARDIS reference book coming.
  • 11:06 --- Doctor Who: Big Finish's Energy of the Daleks on LP.
  • 13:36 --- Firefly: Serenity reference book.
  • 14:04 --- Doctor Who: Genesis of the Daleks at the BFI.
  • 15:32 - Solo: A Star Wars Story.
  • 30:56 - Doctor Who: The Time Meddler.
  • 46:09 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:31 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:34 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #289

Staggering Podcast #289: Ready Podcast 289

For 21 May 2018 (recorded 14 May 2018)

Duration: 62:03

MP3 (36,436 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe and Ready Player One, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:27 --- Welcome!
  • 03:00 - News:
  • 03:14 --- Doctor Who: Eric Roberts to Drezz for another occasion.
  • 05:30 --- TV: Cancellation and renewal news.
  • 10:08 --- Margot Kidder: DEAD!
  • 13:05 --- Doctor Who: RTD takes the high ground with Eccleston spat.
  • 14:54 - Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe.
  • 39:08 - Ready Player One.
  • 51:31 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 54:45 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 55:33 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #288

Staggering Podcast #288: When Heroes Assemble

For 7 May 2018 (recorded 30 April 2018)

Duration: 71:55

MP3 (42,224 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Steven Clare discuss Doctor Who: The Three Doctors and Avengers: Infinity War, recall our time at The Capitol 3 Doctor Who convention, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:23 --- Welcome!
  • 02:56 - News:
  • 03:07 --- Jumanji: Threequel expected in 2019.
  • 04:33 --- Sense8: Finale dated.
  • 05:37 --- Ash vs Evil Dead: DEAD!
  • 07:32 --- American Gods: Second season confirmed for 2019.
  • 07:53 --- STD: Enterprise uniforms seen.
  • 09:06 --- Red Dwarf: Series 13 confirmed.
  • 10:14 - Doctor Who: The Three Doctors.
  • 24:47 - The Capitol 3 - Doctor Who convention.
  • 41:11 - Avengers: Infinity War.
  • 60:18 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:27 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:28 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #216: Babylon 5 - Sleeping in Light

Staggering Commentary #216: Babylon 5 - Sleeping in Light

For 30 April 2018 (recorded 17 January 2018)

Duration: 50:42

MP3 (29,788 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, mourning, in front of the last ever Babylon 5 episode 'Sleeping in Light', and spout our usual nonsense!

Sheridan is wanting a last supper, Garibaldi's nicking bits of B5 and Delenn has a new favourite bench. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy the Babylon 5 finale with Sleeping in Light…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #287

Staggering Podcast #287: We Have the Stones

For 23 April 2018 (recorded 16 April 2018)

Duration: 67:12

MP3 (39,456 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn discuss Doctor Who: The Stones of Blood and Nigel Kneale's The Stone Tape, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:54 --- Welcome!
  • 02:07 - News:
  • 02:15 --- Gummidge: Back for more.
  • 04:15 --- Jessica Jones: Back for a threequel.
  • 06:16 --- BBC Worldwide: Consumed.
  • 11:53 --- STD: Spock to appear in season 2.
  • 12:49 --- He-Man: Teaming up with Batman.
  • 14:37 --- STD: Enterprise is to be 25% different!
  • 17:34 - Nigel Kneale's The Stone Tape.
  • 35:25 - Doctor Who: The Stones of Blood.
  • 55:42 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 64:53 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 65:32 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #215: Doctor Who - Twice Upon a Time

Staggering Commentary #215: Doctor Who - Twice Upon a Time

For 16 April 2018 (recorded 17 January 2018)

Duration: 67:58

MP3 (39,904 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, regenerating, in front of the 2017 Doctor Who Christmas special, 'Twice Upon a Time', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is trying to hold back his explosive energies, another Doctor is also trying to hold it back and pretty much everyone else is trying not to be dead. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy the end of an era with Twice Upon a Time…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #286

Staggering Podcast #286: Encounters with Brian

For 9 April 2018 (recorded 3 April 2018)

Duration: 56:19

MP3 (33,080 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss Big Finish's UNIT: Encounters boxset and Monty Python's Life of Brian, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:27 --- Welcome!
  • 02:21 - News:
  • 02:41 --- Doctor Who: Lady Christina to be heard again.
  • 04:59 --- X-Men: New films delayed.
  • 11:00 --- Humans: Third season dated.
  • 12:56 --- Gormenghast: New TV series.
  • 14:37 --- Stephen Hawking: DEAD!
  • 16:03 --- Locke and Key: Another TV series cancelled at pilot stage.
  • 17:40 - Monty Python's Life of Brian.
  • 32:16 - Doctor Who: UNIT - Encounters (Big Finish).
  • 46:34 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 52:34 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 53:19 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #214: Babylon 5 - Objects at Rest

Staggering Commentary #214: Babylon 5 - Objects at Rest

For 2 April 2018 (recorded 8 November 2017)

Duration: 45:36

MP3 (26,804 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, preparing, in front of the penultimate Babylon 5 episode 'Objects at Rest', and spout our usual nonsense!

Lennier turns his back on Sheridan, Mollari offers his final gift and Garibaldi assembles a group of troublemakers. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Objects at Rest…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #285

Staggering Podcast #285: A Lady, a Panther and Eldrad...

For 26 March 2018 (recorded 19 March 2018)

Duration: 60:24

MP3 (35,478 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn discuss Big Finish's Doctor Who audio plays Eldrad Must Die! and The Lady of Mercia, review the Marvel film Black Panther, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:31 --- Welcome!
  • 02:27 - News:
  • 02:38 --- Moomins: New TV terror.
  • 04:35 --- Star Wars: TV showrunner named.
  • 06:20 --- Ken Dodd: DEAD!
  • 09:11 --- Batman: Ninja!
  • 11:25 --- Tom Baker: Death dream.
  • 11:57 - Doctor Who: Eldrad Must Die! and The Lady of Mercia (Big Finish).
  • 25:05 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 37:22 - Marvel: Black Panther (2018 film).
  • 48:58 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 57:57 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 58:49 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #213: Doctor Who - The Doctor Falls

Staggering Commentary #213: Doctor Who - The Doctor Falls

For 19 March 2018 (recorded 6 December 2017)

Duration: 65:34

MP3 (38,500 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, sieged, in front of the 2017 Doctor Who S10 finale, 'The Doctor Falls', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor needs to carried, Bill has a body image issue and Nardole thinks he's in the A-Team. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Doctor Falls…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #284

Staggering Podcast #284: Staggerers Assembled

For 12 March 2018 (recorded 5 March 2018)

Duration: 64:08

MP3 (37,658 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, a miming Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss Big Finish's UNIT: Assembled boxset and Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, Season 2, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 02:03 --- Welcome!
  • 03:08 - News:
  • 03:11 --- Doctor Who: New logo and more.
  • 06:29 --- Batgirl: Joss Whedon leaves film project.
  • 08:30 --- The Culture: TV series for Iain M Banks novel.
  • 09:58 --- Peter Miles: DEAD!
  • 11:51 --- Janet Fielding: Black eyed!
  • 12:49 --- Capitol 3: Doctor Who convention in Crawley.
  • 13:46 --- Doctor Who: Special Edition DVD of Enemy of the World a little late.
  • 15:03 - Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, Season 2.
  • 29:31 - Birthday Cake for Jean.
  • 30:56 - Doctor Who: UNIT - Assembled, Big Finish Boxset.
  • 47:18 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 57:29 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 59:18 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #212: Babylon 5 - Objects in Motion

Staggering Commentary #212: Babylon 5 - Objects in Motion

For 5 March 2018 (recorded 8 November 2017)

Duration: 44:54

MP3 (26,394 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, detoxing, in front of the Season 5 Babylon 5 episode 'Objects in Motion', and spout our usual nonsense!

G'Kar and Lyta run away together, Garibaldi uncovers some naughiness and Franklin sneaks off. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Objects in Motion…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #283

Staggering Podcast #283: Time of the Vast Toffee (MN)

For 26 February 2018 (recorded 29 January 2018)

Duration: 47:30

MP3 (27,920 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss Steven Moffat's (aka The Vast Toffee (MN)'s) time as the Doctor Who showrunner, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:46 --- Welcome!
  • 01:41 - Doctor Who: Retrospective on the Vast Toffee (MN) era, AKA Steven Moffat.
  • 45:59 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 46:21 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 46:58 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #211: Doctor Who - World Enough and Time

Staggering Commentary #211: Doctor Who - World Enough and Time

For 19 February 2018 (recorded 8 November 2017)

Duration: 51:07

MP3 (30,036 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, pained, in front of the 2017 Doctor Who S10 episode, 'World Enough and Time', and spout our usual nonsense!

Bill's innards are feeling a bit of a draft, Razor is channeling Zathras and the Doctor is taking years to do anything. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy World Enough and Time…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #282

Staggering Podcast #282: Lighting Up Leicester

For 12 February 2018 (recorded 29 January 2018)

Duration: 38:29

MP3 (22,632 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 2013 Big Finish Doctor Who 50th anniversary story 'The Light at the End', discuss their visit to the Doctor Who convention 'Science of the Time Lords', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:22 --- Welcome!
  • 02:46 - News:
  • 02:58 --- Torchwood: New full cast boxset, with added Arthur Darvill.
  • 04:20 --- Moon: Spiritual successor to Duncan Jones' Moon coming to Netflix.
  • 05:56 --- Ursula Le Guin: DEAD!
  • 07:02 --- Bella Emberg: DEAD!
  • 07:47 --- Jeremy Wilkin: DEAD!
  • 10:24 - Science of the Time Lords, January 2018.
  • 22:38 - Doctor Who: The Light at the End.
  • 33:30 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 34:55 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #210: Babylon 5 - The Wheel of Fire

Staggering Commentary #210: Babylon 5 - The Wheel of Fire

For 5 February 2018 (recorded 24 October 2017)

Duration: 44:50

MP3 (26,352 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, bargaining, in front of the Season 5 Babylon 5 episode 'The Wheel of Fire', and spout our usual nonsense!

G'Kar has become a cult, Delenn has a parasite and Lochley finally does something. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Wheel of Fire…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #281

Staggering Podcast #281: Ruler of Swindon (or maybe Sweden?)

For 29 January 2018 (recorded 22 January 2018)

Duration: 65:20

MP3 (38,368 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn discuss our Top Ten 2017 Films, review the 2017 Big Finish Doctor Who boxset 'The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield, Vol. 4 - Ruler of the Universe', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:32 --- Welcome!
  • 02:06 - News:
  • 02:27 --- The New Mutants: Delayed until 2019.
  • 03:50 --- The Tick: Amazon grants its TV series a second season.
  • 05:07 --- David Fisher: DEAD!
  • 05:42 --- Peter Wyngarde: DEAD!
  • 07:22 --- Star Trek: Klingon events in Sweden (or maybe Swindon?)
  • 09:25 --- Funko: Disturbing Jeff Goldblum from Jurrasic Park figure.
  • 11:25 - Our Top Films of 2017.
  • 45:06 - Doctor Who: New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield, Vol. 4 - Ruler of the Universe.
  • 55:10 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 61:12 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 62:20 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #209: Doctor Who - The Eaters of Light

Staggering Commentary #209: Doctor Who - The Eaters of Light

For 22 January 2018 (recorded 24 October 2017)

Duration: 46:38

MP3 (27,408 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, consuming, in front of the 2017 Doctor Who S10 episode, 'The Eaters of Light', and spout our usual nonsense!

Bill has fallen down a hole (again), Nardole is getting inked up and Kar is fending off a demon. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Eaters of Light…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #280

Staggering Podcast #280: Welcome to the Annual Predictability

For 15 January 2018 (recorded 8 January 2018)

Duration: 102:36

MP3 (60,198 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss Capaldi's best Doctor Who bits, review the film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, come up with our Predictions, Hopes and Dreams, and Fears for 2018, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2017, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:06 --- Welcome!
  • 02:06 - News:
  • 02:09 --- Game of Thrones: Not back until 2019.
  • 03:40 --- Nightflyers: Syphy to make George RR Martin Sci-Fi series.
  • 05:40 --- Star Trek: Tarantino's film gains a scriptwriter.
  • 06:49 --- Star Trek: Original Alexander (Jon Paul Steuer) - DEAD!
  • 07:29 --- Doctor Who: Andy Weir wants to write an episode.
  • 10:34 --- Doctor Who RPG: More fan made sourcebooks.
  • 12:12 --- Doctor Who: Board game figures available separately.
  • 14:37 - Annual Predictions:
  • 14:48 --- 2017 Predictions.
  • 22:13 --- 2018 Predictions.
  • 27:43 - Doctor Who: Capaldi's Best Bits.
  • 47:58 - Fears:
  • 48:10 --- 2017 Fears.
  • 53:21 --- 2018 Fears.
  • 57:49 - Murder of a vole.
  • 59:08 - Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
  • 67:37 - Hopes and Dreams:
  • 67:46 --- 2017 Hopes and Dreams.
  • 72:12 --- 2018 Hopes and Dreams.
  • 82:18 - Pluggery:
  • 82:18 --- Doctor Who walking tour.
  • 83:34 --- The Capitol Doctor Who convention.
  • 84:18 --- Science of the Time Lords Doctor Who convention.
  • 85:35 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 98:12 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 98:59 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #208: Babylon 5 - The Fall of Centauri Prime

Staggering Commentary #208: Babylon 5 - The Fall of Centauri Prime

For 7 January 2018 (recorded 27 September 2017)

Duration: 44:45

MP3 (26,302 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, coronated, in front of the Season 5 Babylon 5 episode 'The Fall of Centauri Prime', and spout our usual nonsense!

Mollari has a fetching new outfit that he doesn't want, Delenn and Lennier are wrecked and Vir suddenly has a large supply of Ferrero Rocher. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Fall of Centauri Prime…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #279

Staggering Podcast #279: Last of the Jedi, Two Doctors and the Rum

For 1 January 2018 (recorded 25 December 2017)

Duration: 87:39

MP3 (45,472 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 2017 Doctor Who Christmas Special 'Twice Upon a Time' and Star Wars: The Last Jedi, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 02:03 --- Welcome!
  • 03:36 - News:
  • 03:46 --- Doctor Who: 2015 soundtrack to be released in 2018.
  • 05:28 --- Dirk Gently: BBC America pull the plug.
  • 09:52 --- Star Wars: Fan film recreation of A New Hope Lightsabre battle.
  • 11:54 - Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time.
  • 37:30 - Dalek Eating.
  • 41:11 - Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
  • 68:43 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 80:25 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 80:59 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #207: Doctor Who - Empress of Mars

Staggering Commentary #207: Doctor Who - Empress of Mars

For 25 December 2017 (recorded 27 September 2017)

Duration: 47:01

MP3 (27,632 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, awakening, in front of the 2017 Doctor Who S10 episode, 'Empress of Mars', and spout our usual nonsense!

Bill has fallen down a hole, Nardole is sitting this one out (again) and Iraxxa wants to make an interstellar phone call. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Empress of Mars…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #278

Staggering Podcast #278: Festive Fools

For 18 December 2017 (recorded 11 December 2017)

Duration: 77:28

MP3 (45,472 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Crumbly, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the Big Finish Doctor Who boxset 'The Tenth Doctor Adventures: Vol. 2' and the recent partly animated Doctor Who: Shada, play some festive games, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:11 --- Welcome!
  • 02:40 - News:
  • 02:49 --- Star Trek: Tarantino may save the film series.
  • 05:09 --- Scooby Doo: Velma and Daphne prequel film.
  • 07:31 --- Stranger Things and Game of Thrones: No shows for 2018.
  • 08:00 --- Doctor Who: Dr. Men vinyl figures.
  • 11:06 --- Pacific Rim: Sequel due out in 2018.
  • 12:01 --- Comic-con: Trade mark dispute.
  • 13:48 - Christmas Crackers.
  • 19:44 - Doctor Who: Jean's BFI Shada experiences.
  • 26:53 - Game: Doctor Who - Name That Scream!
  • 35:52 - Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor Adventures, Vol. 2 (Big Finish).
  • 50:09 - Game: Swanee-Kazoo.
  • 64:47 - Game: Doctor Who Job Interviews.
  • 70:44 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 70:57 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 72:27 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #206: Babylon 5 - Movements of Fire and Shadow

Staggering Commentary #206: Babylon 5 - Movements of Fire and Shadow

For 11 December 2017 (recorded 13 September 2017)

Duration: 44:45

MP3 (26,302 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, detecting, in front of the Season 5 Babylon 5 episode 'Movements of Fire and Shadow', and spout our usual nonsense!

Lyta and Dr. Franklin have their investigating feet on, Mollari is keeping himself locked up and Delenn prangs her Whitestar. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Movements of Fire and Shadow…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #277

Staggering Podcast #277: Make the Sanest Listener Go Mad

For 4 December 2017 (recorded 27 November 2017)

Duration: 82:55

MP3 (48,670 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the likes of Big Finish's Doctor Who: Dark Eyes, Star Trek Discovery and Red Dwarf XII, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:30 --- Welcome!
  • 02:55 - News:
  • 03:06 --- Doctor Who News - including a lot of undeserved ranting about Jo Whiley, who is a lovely person.
  • 06:56 --- Red Dwarf news.
  • 07:51 --- Electric Car Corner.
  • 09:22 --- Adendums - the Bat'leth.
  • 10:32 --- Tom Baker not dead...honest!
  • 13:54 --- Plugging The Good Place.
  • 15:10 --- Target books.
  • 16:32 --- Anansi Boys.
  • 16:32 - Doctor Who: Dark Eyes
  • 30:26 - The Game with No Name.
  • 34:20 - Red Dwarf XII: Episode 4, 5 and 6.
  • 43:09 - Star Trek: Discovery - Episodes 7, 8 and 9.
  • 58:56 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 73:31 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 74:55 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #205: Doctor Who - The Lie of the Land

Staggering Commentary #205: Doctor Who - The Lie of the Land

For 27 November 2017 (recorded 13 September 2017)

Duration: 49:17

MP3 (28,958 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, broadcasting, in front of the 2017 Doctor Who S10 episode, 'The Lie of the Land', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor has become a TV presenter, Bill is still fixated on a dead woman and the Monks have given up on VR entirely. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Lie of the Land…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #276

Staggering Podcast #276: Whittaker Calling Orson

For 20 November 2017 (recorded 13 November 2017)

Duration: 76:16

MP3 (44,694 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn discuss Doctor Who subjects such as the Thirteenth Doctor's costume, the 60s and 70s composer Dudley Simpson and director Paddy Russell, review the second season of Stranger Things, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:02 --- Welcome!
  • 03:21 - News:
  • 03:32 --- Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor has clothes.
  • 05:13 --- Star Wars: Another film trilogy announced, plus live action TV series.
  • 10:02 --- Dudley Simpson: DEAD!
  • 11:53 --- Paddy Russell: DEAD!
  • 13:12 --- Star Cops: Big Finish audio series announced.
  • 16:44 --- Gal Gadot: Wonder Woman 2 stipulation over tainted financier.
  • 17:53 --- The Orville: Renewed for a second season.
  • 19:21 - Doctor Who:
  • 19:30 - Doctor Who: Whittaker's costume.
  • 30:15 - Doctor Who: Deadly Dudley.
  • 35:54 - Doctor Who: Paddy Russell.
  • 42:48 - Stranger Things 2.
  • 60:02 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 71:08 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 72:05 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #204: Babylon 5 - And All My Dreams, Torn Asunder

Staggering Commentary #204: Babylon 5 - And All My Dreams, Torn Asunder

For 13 November 2017 (recorded 16 August 2017)

Duration: 44:45

MP3 (26,302 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, inquiring, in front of the Season 5 Babylon 5 episode 'And All My Dreams, Torn Asunder', and spout our usual nonsense!

Mollari is feeling left out, Lennier has some hot footage and G'Kar wants to guard Londo's body. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy And All My Dreams, Torn Asunder…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #275

Staggering Podcast #275: Business is Business

For 6 November 2017 (recorded 30 October 2017)

Duration: 67:20

MP3 (39,540 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review Big Finish's version of the Doctor Who stage play The Ultimate Adventure, the fifth and sixth episodes of Star Trek: Discovery and the new Red Dwarf episode Timewave, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:59 --- Welcome!
  • 02:03 - News:
  • 02:11 --- Doctor Who: New companions cast.
  • 06:55 --- STD: Itching for more.
  • 08:45 --- Star Wars: The Untitled Han Solo film finally named.
  • 11:40 --- Quantum Leap: Film script written but unwanted?
  • 13:25 --- Game of Thrones: Monopoly edition.
  • 15:26 --- Preacher: Renewed for a third season.
  • 17:21 - Doctor Who: The Ultimate Adventure.
  • 31:40 - Red Dwarf 12: Episode 3 (Timewave).
  • 41:06 - 30 Second Recommendation: Stranger Things 2.
  • 41:37 - Star Trek Discovery: Episodes 5 and 6.
  • 58:06 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 60:13 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 61:40 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #203: Doctor Who - The Pyramid at the End of the World

Staggering Commentary #203: Doctor Who - The Pyramid at the End of the World

For 30 October 2017 (recorded 16 August 2017)

Duration: 49:17

MP3 (28,958 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, Turmezistaned, in front of the 2017 Doctor Who S10 episode, 'The Pyramid at the End of the World', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is trapped in an even more artificial situation than last week, Bill considers the meaning of consent and the Monks have gained god-like powers in the real world. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Pyramid at the End of the World…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #274

Staggering Podcast #274: The Seven Keys to Starbug

For 23 October 2017 (recorded 16 October 2017)

Duration: 73:33

MP3 (43,178 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Crumbly, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review Big Finish's version of the Doctor Who stage play The Seven Keys to Doomsday, the third and fourth episodes of Star Trek: Discovery and the new Red Dwarf episodes Cured and Siliconia, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:53 --- Welcome!
  • 03:28 - News:
  • 03:42 --- Doctor Who: Shada back for more.
  • 07:00 --- Hitchhiker's Guide: Hexagonal Phase incoming.
  • 09:28 --- Trevor Martin: DEAD!
  • 11:51 --- Doctor Who: S11 changes rumours.
  • 15:07 --- Dredd: Karl Urban has demands before returning to the role.
  • 16:14 --- Stranger Things: Eggo card game.
  • 17:33 - Doctor Who: The Seven Keys to Doomsday.
  • 29:46 - Red Dwarf 12: Episodes 1 (Cured) and 2 (Siliconia).
  • 40:58 - Star Trek Discovery: Episodes 3 and 4.
  • 54:15 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 66:34 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 67:34 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #202: Babylon 5 - Phoenix Rising

Staggering Commentary #202: Babylon 5 - Phoenix Rising

For 16 October 2017 (recorded 3 August 2017)

Duration: 44:37

MP3 (26,226 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, roasted, in front of the Season 5 Babylon 5 episode 'Phoenix Rising', and spout our usual nonsense!

Byron is losing control of more than his flowing locks, Garibaldi has a word with Bester and the rogue telepaths are burning bright. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Phoenix Rising…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #273

Staggering Podcast #273: Captain Ace and a Bout of ST:D

For 9 October 2017 (recorded 2 October 2017)

Duration: 63:51

MP3 (37,494 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review Big Finish's Doctor Who: Earth Aid audio play, discuss the first two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 02:01 --- Welcome!
  • 02:53 - News:
  • 03:01 --- Red Dwarf: Series 12 ready to launch.
  • 03:31 --- Doctor Who: New mobile game.
  • 04:22 --- Terminator: Yet another continuation trilogy planned.
  • 06:59 --- Good Omens: Another cast member announced.
  • 08:43 --- STD: Spock's mummy is cast.
  • 11:16 --- Rick and Morty: Szechuan sauce back on McDonald's for one day.
  • 12:18 --- Doctor Who RPG: Unofficial Fifth Doctor sourcebook.
  • 14:02 - Star Trek Discovery: Episodes 1 and 2.
  • 38:17 - Doctor Who: Earth Aid.
  • 49:42 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 58:07 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 59:13 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #201: Doctor Who - Extremis

Staggering Commentary #201: Doctor Who - Extremis

For 4 September 2017 (recorded 20 July 2017)

Duration: 50:36

MP3 (29,736 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, simulated, in front of the 2017 Doctor Who S10 episode, 'Extremis', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is doing his Daredevil impersonation, Bill has an unreal feeling and the Monks are definitely meddling. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Extremis…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #272

Staggering Podcast #272: Doctor Who and those Effing Nanites

For 25 September 2017 (recorded 18 September 2017)

Duration: 66:22

MP3 (38,974 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller compare TV's Doctor Who: Dalek and Big Finish's Doctor Who: Jubilee, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:10 --- Welcome!
  • 02:38 - News:
  • 02:48 --- Doctor Who: New First Doctor audio boxsets.
  • 06:12 --- Star Wars: Episode IX inevitable production drama.
  • 08:38 --- Hellboy: New non-whitewashed casting.
  • 10:49 --- Class: DEAD!
  • 13:25 --- Wonder Woman 2: Director named.
  • 14:28 --- Doctor Who: BBC America leaks Christmas synopsis.
  • 15:37 --- STD: Prohibited!
  • 18:09 - Doctor Who: Jubilee vs Dalek.
  • 47:57 - Things in Five Words.
  • 54:56 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 59:17 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 62:01 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #200: Babylon 5 - In the Kingdom of the Blind

Staggering Commentary #200: Babylon 5 - In the Kingdom of the Blind

For 18 September 2017 (recorded 20 July 2017)

Duration: 44:16

MP3 (26,020 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, blackmailed, in front of the Season 5 Babylon 5 episode 'In the Kingdom of the Blind', and spout our usual nonsense!

Byron and his flowing locks are attempting some dirty blackmail, the Centauri Regent has taken to drink and Londo Mollari needs to watch his back. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy In the Kingdom of the Blind…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #271

Staggering Podcast #271: That Derby Aroma

For 11 September 2017 (recorded 4 September 2017)

Duration: 55:26

MP3 (32,568 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller recount their time at the recent Whooverville 9 Doctor Who convention, talk about media we've been consuming, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:30 --- Welcome!
  • 03:26 - News:
  • 03:34 --- Hellboy: New film accussed of whitewashing.
  • 05:43 --- Dirk Gently: Second season airdate.
  • 07:15 --- Doctor Who: New companion rumour.
  • 09:13 --- Xena: Reboot efforts canned.
  • 10:35 --- Indiana Jones: Fifth film to not feature the Mutt.
  • 11:17 --- Syphy: Killjoys renewed, Dark Matter cancelled.
  • 12:04 --- Locke and Key: Bode Locke cast.
  • 12:43 --- Stranger Things: Season 3 confirmed, 4 likely.
  • 13:42 - Whooverville 9.
  • 36:33 - Flotsam and Jetsam.
  • 48:45 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 51:31 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 52:41 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #199: Doctor Who - Oxygen

Staggering Commentary #199: Doctor Who - Oxygen

For 4 September 2017 (recorded 20 July 2017)

Duration: 47:50

MP3 (28,114 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, hypoxiated, in front of the 2017 Doctor Who S10 episode, 'Oxygen', and spout our usual nonsense!

Bill is having a bad suit day, the Doctor is giving her his helmet and the techno-zombies are running rampant. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Oxygen…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #270

Staggering Podcast #270: As Each Doctor Became

For 28 August 2017 (recorded 21 August 2017)

Duration: 80:52

MP3 (47,468 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn review Big Finish's 'Power Play' audio play, discuss when each actor became the Doctor, talk about media we've been consuming, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:08 --- Welcome!
  • 01:59 - News:
  • 02:10 --- Good Omens: TV series on the way.
  • 04:47 --- Galaxy Quest: TV series back on the cards.
  • 07:06 --- Victor Pemberton: DEAD!
  • 08:12 --- Brian Aldiss: DEAD!
  • 09:11 --- Locke and Key: New TV series moving ahead.
  • 10:26 --- Star Wars: 1980s RPG getting an anniversary republishing.
  • 12:58 - Doctor Who: Power Play (Big Finish).
  • 24:51 - Flotsam and Jetsam.
  • 38:26 - Doctor Who: When each Doctor became the Doctor for us.
  • 76:04 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 77:22 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 78:02 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #198: Babylon 5 - Day of the Dead

Staggering Commentary #198: Babylon 5 - Day of the Dead

For 21 August 2017 (recorded 21 June 2017)

Duration: 46:46

MP3 (27,484 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, visited, in front of the Neil Gaiman's Season 5 Babylon 5 episode 'Day of the Dead', and spout our usual nonsense!

Zooty has a terrible secret, Lennier has a shadowy visitor, Lochley is trying to establish an identity for herself and Kosh has another cryptic message for Sheridan. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Day of the Dead…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #269

Staggering Podcast #269: Jago, Litefoot and AsBill

For 14 August 2017 (recorded 7 August 2017)

Duration: 56:36

MP3 (33,246 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Crumbly, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn have a retrospective on Doctor Who 'Series 10', discuss Big Finish's 'Jago and Litefoot, Series 4' audio boxset, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:57 --- Welcome!
  • 01:52 - News:
  • 02:01 --- Hellboy: Film reboot on the way.
  • 04:30 --- Hywel Bennett: DEAD!
  • 07:05 --- Star Wars: Dr. Princess Leia.
  • 09:59 --- Star Wars: Sant undeleted thanks to Rebels.
  • 11:58 - Jago and Litefoot, Series Four.
  • 25:35 - Things in Five Words.
  • 33:09 - Doctor Who: Series 10 retrospective.
  • 51:15 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 51:57 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 52:41 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #197: Doctor Who - Knock Knock

Staggering Commentary #197: Doctor Who - Knock Knock

For 7 August 2017 (recorded 21 June 2017)

Duration: 49:32

MP3 (29,108 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, bugged, in front of the 2017 Doctor Who S10 episode, 'Knock Knock', and spout our usual nonsense!

Bill has herself some new digs, the Doctor is suddenly a man with a van and the landlord has a wood infestation. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Knock Knock…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #268

Staggering Podcast #268: Whittaker and Watling

For 31 July 2017 (recorded 26 July 2017)

Duration: 76:58

MP3 (45,182 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Crumbly, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss the casting of Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor, remember Deborah Watling, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:37 --- Welcome!
  • 02:07 - News:
  • 02:15 --- Doctor Who: Thirteenth Doctor cast.
  • 04:16 --- Stargate: NOT DEAD!
  • 05:44 --- Deborah Watling: DEAD!
  • 06:56 --- Trevor Baxter: DEAD!
  • 08:47 --- Doctor Who: Whooverville convention in Derby, 2nd Sept 2017.
  • 10:59 --- John Barrowman: HOSPITALISED!
  • 12:23 - Doctor Who: Jodie Whittaker is the Doctor.
  • 42:35 - Debbie Watling.
  • 51:46 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 70:28 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 71:38 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #196: Babylon 5 - Rising Star

Staggering Commentary #196: Babylon 5 - Rising Star

For 24 July 2017 (recorded 24 May 2017)

Duration: 46:44

MP3 (27,464 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, allied, in front of the Season 4 Babylon 5 penultimate episode Rising Star, and spout our usual nonsense!

Sheridan has a new job offer, Garibaldi has an impromptu rescue to mount, Ivanova jumps ship and everyone is generally very busy. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Rising Star…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #267

Staggering Podcast #267: The Doctor has a Fall

For 17 July 2017 (recorded 10 July 2017)

Duration: 98:02

MP3 (57,520 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 2017 Doctor Who episodes 'World Enough and Time' and 'The Doctor Falls', take look back at Big Finish's 'Doctor Who: Spare Parts' audio play, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:21 --- Welcome!
  • 03:42 - News:
  • 03:49 --- Doctor Who Adventures: DEAD!
  • 06:52 --- Sense8: UNDEAD!
  • 08:55 --- Doctor Who: China buys TV rights.
  • 12:54 --- Star Wars: Bike crash helmets.
  • 14:58 - Doctor Who: World Enough and Time & The Doctor Falls.
  • 47:59 - Doctor Who: Spare Parts (Big Finish).
  • 64:16 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 92:02 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 94:14 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #195: Doctor Who - Thin Ice

Staggering Commentary #195: Doctor Who - Thin Ice

For 10 July 2017 (recorded 24 May 2017)

Duration: 46:11

MP3 (27,146 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, fished, in front of the 2017 Doctor Who S10 episode, 'Thin Ice', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor has himself a very fine hat, Bill has cold feet and the filthy Thames is somehow harbouring life. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Thin Ice…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #266

Staggering Podcast #266: Tenth Podcast Anniversary

For 3 July 2017 (recorded 24 June 2017)

Duration: 70:41

MP3 (41,502 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller celebrate ten years of the Staggering Stories podcast in Cardiff and review the 2017 Doctor Who episode 'The Eaters of Light', play some games, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 02:53 --- Welcome!
  • 04:05 - News:
  • 04:12 --- Star Wars: Han Solo's directory shake-up!
  • 06:21 --- Dracula: Moffat and Gatiss want a sucker.
  • 08:30 --- STD: Another airdate announced.
  • 11:18 --- Stephen Furst: DEAD!
  • 13:19 --- Rick and Morty: Cluedo.
  • 14:18 --- Brian Cant: DEAD!
  • 17:13 --- Doctor Who: The War Master.
  • 19:21 - Game: Name that Door.
  • 34:27 - Doctor Who: The Eaters of Light.
  • 50:28 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 57:41 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:14 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 67:49 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #194: Babylon 5 - Endgame

Staggering Commentary #194: Babylon 5 - Endgame

For 26 June 2017 (recorded 10 May 2017)

Duration: 45:44

MP3 (26,884 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, earthbound, in front of the Season 4 Babylon 5 penultimate episode Endgame, and spout our usual nonsense!

Sheridan is talking Clark to death, Marcus is turning tail and Ivanova is not taking much interest. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Endgame…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #265

Staggering Podcast #265: Wonder Cough

For 19 June 2017 (recorded 12 June 2017)

Duration: 99:30

MP3 (58,384 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 2017 Doctor Who episodes 'The Lie of the Land' and 'Empress of Mars', discuss the 2017 film 'Wonder Woman', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 02:25 --- Welcome!
  • 03:58 - News:
  • 04:11 --- Class: Showrunner jumps ship.
  • 06:41 --- Sense8: Cancelled!
  • 09:57 --- Adam West: DEAD!
  • 12:34 --- Star Trek: New pen and paper RPG.
  • 14:50 --- Doctor Who: New Doctor cast?
  • 15:57 --- STD: Trailer.
  • 17:57 - Doctor Who: The Lie of the Land.
  • 34:06 - Wonder Woman (2017 film).
  • 52:42 - Doctor Who: Empress of Mars.
  • 70:33 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 91:55 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 93:56 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #193: Doctor Who - Smile

Staggering Commentary #193: Doctor Who - Smile

For 12 June 2017 (recorded 10 May 2017)

Duration: 48:02

MP3 (28,228 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, emojied, in front of the 2017 Doctor Who S10 episode, 'Smile', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is interfering with a new species, Bill has a decision to make and the Vardy just want everybody to be happy. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Smile…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #264

Staggering Podcast #264: Stimulated Reality

For 5 June 2017 (recorded 28 May 2017)

Duration: 62:43

MP3 (36,832 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Steve Brittain review the 2017 Doctor Who episodes 'Extemis' and 'The Pyramid at the End of the World', discuss the Big Finish boxset 'Charlotte Pollard, Series Two', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:33 --- Welcome!
  • 02:51 - News:
  • 02:56 --- BBC Store: DEAD!
  • 05:59 --- Justice League: Joss Whedon takes over.
  • 09:08 --- The Witcher: Netflix picks up TV series.
  • 11:31 --- New Mutants: Some film casting details.
  • 14:07 --- Legal: YouTube reaction video targetted for copyright.
  • 20:31 - Doctor Who:
  • 20:40 --- Doctor Who: Extremis.
  • 30:42 --- Doctor Who: The Pyramid at the End of the World.
  • 44:38 - Big Finish: Charlotte Pollard, Series 2.
  • 53:53 - Announcement: Staggering Stories Tenth Anniversary Cardiff trip.
  • 55:56 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 56:48 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #192: Babylon 5 - Between the Darkness and the Light

Staggering Commentary #192: Babylon 5 - Between the Darkness and the Light

For 29 May 2017 (recorded 26 April 2017)

Duration: 44:56

MP3 (26,412 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, sprung, in front of the Season 4 Babylon 5 episode Between the Darkness and the Light, and spout our usual nonsense!

Sheridan is sporting a fetching head band, Garibaldi is looking for mercy and Ivanova is feeling crushed. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Between the Darkness and the Light…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #263

Staggering Podcast #263: Musical Helmets

For 22 May 2017 (recorded 15 May 2017)

Duration: 74:33

MP3 (43,762 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 2017 Doctor Who episodes 'Knock Knock' and 'Oxygen', tell of their recent visit to the Doctor Who studios in Cardiff and the Capitol 2 Doctor Who convention, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:47 --- Welcome!
  • 03:31 - News:
  • 03:43 --- Torchwood: Season 5 coming, as audio plays.
  • 06:13 --- Judge Dredd: Live action TV series in the works.
  • 10:16 --- TV: Cancelled and renewed US TV series.
  • 13:30 --- Powers Boothe: DEAD!
  • 14:17 --- Geoffrey Bayldon: DEAD!
  • 14:40 --- MP3: DEAD? No, not really...
  • 18:13 --- Doctor Who: Tennant and Piper come together for Big Finish.
  • 20:31 - Doctor Who: Knock Knock
  • 30:03 - Doctor Who Experience and Set Tour.
  • 39:23 - Doctor Who: Oxygen.
  • 51:39 - Doctor Who Convention: The Capitol 2.
  • 64:10 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:25 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:37 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #191: Doctor Who - The Pilot

Staggering Commentary #191: Doctor Who - The Pilot

For 15 May 2017 (recorded 26 April 2017)

Duration: 52:38

MP3 (30,926 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, puddled, in front of the 2017 Doctor Who S10 premiere episode, 'The Pilot', and spout our usual nonsense!

This Doctor is a lecturing security guard, Bill is fattening up the locals and Heather has a very moist fixation. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Pilot…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #262

Staggering Podcast #262: We Are Pete

For 8 May 2017 (recorded 1 May 2017)

Duration: 75:46

MP3 (44,474 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review the 2017 Doctor Who episodes 'Smile' and 'Thin Ice', and the 2017 film 'Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2', find some general news, play a game and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:12 --- Welcome!
  • 01:39 - News:
  • 01:47 --- Star Trek: STD has more pain.
  • 03:21 --- Powerless: Ready for the chop.
  • 06:22 --- Doctor Who: Miniatures game now officially released.
  • 07:49 --- Billie Piper: Appearing at MCM London Comic Con.
  • 08:21 --- Doctor Who: Gale Force 9 tabletop game on the way.
  • 09:35 --- Doctor Who: The Capitol convention in Crawley, right now.
  • 09:55 --- Star Trek: Klingon Monopoly boardgame.
  • 11:18 --- Loaded: Coming to UK via Channel 4.
  • 12:01 - Doctor Who:
  • 12:23 --- Smile.
  • 23:00 --- Thin Ice.
  • 33:56 - Game: Doctor Who trivia quiz.
  • 44:23 - Birthday: Adam.
  • 48:35 - Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2.
  • 66:28 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 72:54 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 73:33 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #190: Babylon 5 - Intersections in Real Time

Staggering Commentary #190: Babylon 5 - Intersections in Real Time

For 1 May 2017 (recorded 5 January 2017)

Duration: 44:32

MP3 (26,172 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, interrogated, in front of the Season 4 Babylon 5 episode Intersections in Real Time, and spout our usual nonsense!

Sheridan is feeling strapped in, William is just doing his job and, well, that's pretty much everyone. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Intersections in Real Time…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #261

Staggering Podcast #261: Of Companions and Pilots

For 24 April 2017 (recorded 17 April 2017)

Duration: 90:10

MP3 (52,912 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 2017 Doctor Who episode 'The Pilot' and discuss what makes a Doctor Who companion, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 02:29 --- Welcome!
  • 02:21 - News:
  • 02:36 --- Star Trek: Discovery narrowly avoids Worf.
  • 04:41 --- Potter-verse: Young Dumbledore cast.
  • 07:58 --- Doctor Who: Miniatures Games update.
  • 09:46 --- Doctor Who: Kris Marshall is the next Doctor?
  • 12:06 --- Dredd: 4K Blu-ray coming to the USA.
  • 13:04 - Doctor Who: The Pilot (2017).
  • 39:59 - Doctor Who: Keith's next Doctor suggestion.
  • 45:51 - Doctor Who: What's makes a companion?
  • 63:45 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 85:00 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 85:42 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #260

Staggering Podcast #260: Masterfully Unbound

For 10 April 2017 (recorded 3 April 2017)

Duration: 68:22

MP3 (40,144 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 2016 Big Finish Doctor Who boxset 'The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield, Vol. 3 - The Unbound Universe' and discuss Doctor Who's The Master in general, play a game, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:35 --- Welcome!
  • 02:21 - News:
  • 02:28 --- Star Trek: Discovery now with added Mudd.
  • 05:50 --- Star Wars: More films after episode IX?
  • 08:53 --- Joss Whedon: Batgirl.
  • 10:11 --- Robot Wars: New series begins filiming in May.
  • 10:28 --- Mythbusters: New series in the works.
  • 12:29 --- Doctor Who: Replicas of the Moment for sale.
  • 16:28 - Doctor Who: New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield, Vol. 3 - The Unbound Universe.
  • 31:08 - Things in Five Words.
  • 37:00 - Doctor Who: The Master.
  • 62:05 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 62:24 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:16 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #259

Staggering Podcast #259: British Robots Invasion of Earth 2150AD

For 27 March 2017 (recorded 20 March 2017)

Duration: 73:06

MP3 (42,912 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1966 film Daleks - Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. and the 2017 film The Lego Batman Movie, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:15 --- Welcome!
  • 02:01 - News:
  • 02:20 --- The Matrix: Back from the dead?
  • 05:53 --- Game of Thrones: Start date for season 7.
  • 10:27 --- Comic Relief.
  • 12:30 --- Doctor Dolittle.
  • 14:09 --- Muppets.
  • 15:07 - The Lego Batman Movie.
  • 29:11 - A very long '30 second' recommendation.
  • 30:05 - A bit of Bernard Cribbins.
  • 32:52 - Peter Cushing IS The Doctor - and jolly nice he is too.
  • 56:44 - Hello to the latex one.
  • 58:01 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:10 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:11 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #258

Staggering Podcast #258: That Osgood and Kate Sound

For 13 March 2017 (recorded 6 March 2017)

Duration: 68:30

MP3 (40,224 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss possibilities for the next Doctor on Doctor Who, review the first three Big Finish UNIT New Series boxsets, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:20 --- Welcome!
  • 01:42 - News:
  • 02:04 --- Tron: Third film booting up?
  • 04:18 --- Razzies: Batman V Superman wins multiple awards.
  • 08:05 --- Doctor Who: Crawley teenager in line to play the Doctor?
  • 10:44 --- Firefly: Fox may be interested in more but...
  • 13:45 --- Patrick Stewart: Applies for US citizenship.
  • 15:05 - Doctor Who: New Doctor suggestions.
  • 30:05 - Doctor Who: Big Finish's UNIT - New Series boxsets.
  • 45:20 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 63:21 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 65:00 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #257

Staggering Podcast #257: Holistic Double Banking

For 27 February 2017 (recorded 6 February 2017)

Duration: 65:45

MP3 (38,610 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss BBC America/Netflix's 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency' and Douglas Adams' time on Doctor Who, play some games, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:03 --- Welcome!
  • 02:14 - No news is...
  • 03:08 - Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.
  • 20:26 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 27:20 - Douglas Adams.
  • 47:00 - Game: Doctor Who quiz.
  • 54:33 - Fatigue sets in... in... in...
  • 55:07 - Time to go home...
  • 57:15 --- Eight and a half minutes of raw footage that should clearly demonstrate why editing is necessary!

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Staggering Stories Podcast #256

Staggering Podcast #256: The Double Whammy

For 13 February 2017 (recorded 6 February 2017)

Duration: 58:33

MP3 (34,392 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss Peter Capaldi's departure from Doctor Who and the legend that was John Hurt, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:25 --- Welcome!
  • 02:09 - News:
  • 02:20 --- Doctor Who: Capaldi quits.
  • 05:41 --- The Few: A British superhero web miniseries.
  • 06:58 --- John Hurt: DEAD!
  • 09:23 --- Yellow Car: Parts of Cornwall show yellow prejudice.
  • 11:52 --- Supergirl: Teri Hatcher and Kevin Sorbo to guest.
  • 12:43 - Doctor Who: Capaldi's departure and who's next?
  • 33:54 - John Hurt.
  • 44:31 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 52:30 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 53:44 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #255

Staggering Podcast #255: The Six Idiots

For 30 January 2017 (recorded 23 January 2017)

Duration: 73:41

MP3 (43,260 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the Big Finish Doctor Who boxset 'Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Vol. 1' and Sherlock Series 4, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:35 --- Welcome!
  • 02:49 - News:
  • 02:57 --- Star Wars: Episode VIII named.
  • 04:07 --- Star Trek: Spock's dad ready for self Discovery.
  • 07:10 --- Star Trek: Axanar fan film court case settled.
  • 11:39 --- Patrick Stewart: Readies himself for an animated poop.
  • 13:12 --- Doctor Who: Fourth Doctor predicted 'alternative facts'.
  • 13:54 --- Peter Capaldi: Back to Paddington (again).
  • 14:25 --- 2017 Razzies: Batman v. Superman actually wins an award.
  • 15:29 --- Good Omens: Production company details.
  • 17:06 - Doctor Who: Big Finish - Classic Doctors, New Monsters: Vol. 1.
  • 32:28 - Sherlock: Series 4.
  • 56:48 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:12 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 67:53 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #254

Staggering Podcast #254: Bad Awakenings

For 16 January 2017 (recorded 9 January 2017)

Duration: 83:26

MP3 (48,968 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn review the 1966 Doctor Who story 'The Power of the Daleks' and the 2016 film 'Passengers', say what we've been up to recently, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:14 --- Welcome!
  • 02:18 - News:
  • 02:26 --- Carrie Fisher: DEAD!
  • 05:36 --- Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet book launch.
  • 07:30 --- Star Wars: Additional cast for Han Solo film.
  • 09:20 --- Mark Hamill: Jokers Trump's tweets.
  • 10:09 --- Star Wars: Official Shapeways 3D printing for Disney properties.
  • 12:56 --- Star Trek: Axanar fan film fails in court.
  • 15:30 --- DC TV Series: The CW renews Supergirl, The Flash, Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow.
  • 16:56 - Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks.
  • 31:50 - Flotsam and Jetsam.
  • 45:40 - Passengers (2016 film).
  • 60:28 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 76:57 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 78:49 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #189: Doctor Who - The Return of Doctor Mysterio

Staggering Commentary #189: Doctor Who - The Return of Doctor Mysterio

For 9 January 2017 (recorded 5 January 2017)

Duration: 63:52

MP3 (37,508 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, supered, in front of the 2016 Doctor Who Christmas special, 'The Return of Doctor Mysterio', and spout our usual nonsense!

This Doctor is desperate to get Amy back, the Ghost has a baby to monitor and Lucy is channelling Lois Lane. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Return of Doctor Mysterio…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #253

Staggering Podcast #253: Rogue Year

For 2 January 2017 (recorded 27 December 2016)

Duration: 113:32

MP3 (66,610 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Heather Allen, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review the 2016 Doctor Who Christmas special 'The Return of Doctor Mysterio' and the 2016 Star Wars anthology film 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story', come up with our Predictions, Hopes and Dreams, and Fears for 2017, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2016, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:54 --- Welcome!
  • 02:00 - News:
  • 02:10 --- Class: Coming to BBC One soon.
  • 04:12 --- Star Trek Colon Discovery: They finally have their lead.
  • 05:44 --- Doctor Who: Seventh in UK provisional Christmas Day viewing figures.
  • 07:49 --- Alien: Covenant first trailer out.
  • 09:35 --- Duck Tales: David Tennant is Scrooge McDuck.
  • 09:44 --- Paddington Bear: Peter Capaldi returns in film sequel.
  • 11:30 - Predictions.
  • 11:30 --- 2016 Predictions.
  • 19:22 --- 2017 Predictions.
  • 26:41 - Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio.
  • 42:50 - Fears.
  • 42:50 --- 2016 Fears.
  • 48:40 --- 2017 Fears.
  • 52:36 - Star Wars: Rogue One.
  • 82:52 - Hopes and Dreams.
  • 82:52 --- 2016 Hopes and Dreams.
  • 87:47 --- 2017 Hopes and Dreams.
  • 93:49 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 106:02 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 106:49 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #252

Staggering Podcast #252: Festive Flotsam

For 19 December 2016 (recorded 12 December 2016)

Duration: 75:51

MP3 (44,526 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller pull some Christmas crackers, discuss their recent activities, play some games, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:14 --- Welcome!
  • 02:54 - News:
  • 03:03 --- Doctor Who: Christmas special broadcast times.
  • 05:35 --- Powerless: New TV DC universe comedy series.
  • 08:57 --- Doctor Who RPG: Gamemaster's Companion book.
  • 10:17 --- Doctor Who Miniatures Game: More miniature packs.
  • 15:33 --- Red Dwarf: Robot goldfish now real.
  • 16:33 - Christmas crackers.
  • 20:55 - Game: Audio Quiz - 2016 Sci-Fi.
  • 34:15 - Fight Club: Who can dominate Christmas?
  • 39:55 - Flotsam and Jetsam.
  • 63:59 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 68:32 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 69:34 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #251

Staggering Podcast #251: A Dragon from Far Away Lands

For 5 December 2016 (recorded 27 November 2016)

Duration: 92:02

MP3 (54,012 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Crumbly, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, Kathryn the Dragonmakr and the Real Keith Dunn discuss a recent visit to the Doctor Who Experience, talk about Firefly (particularly Shepherd Book), play some games, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:31 --- Welcome!
  • 03:18 - News:
  • 04:00 --- Carrie Fisher autobiography: The dirt!
  • 05:59 --- Doctor Who: Capaldi talks attraction.
  • 07:51 --- Class: Poor viewing figures?
  • 12:01 --- Ron Glass: DEAD!
  • 13:45 --- Ken Grieve: DEAD!
  • 14:23 --- Star Trek: STD casting news.
  • 15:33 --- Doctor Who: Rona Munro returns.
  • 16:48 --- Avatar: Disney World's Animal Kingdom area.
  • 17:56 --- Roger Dean royalties.
  • 24:01 - Firefly.
  • 35:39 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 44:44 - Doctor Who: Kathryn talks about the Doctor Who Experience.
  • 55:57 - Game: Tea Duelling from the American War of Independence.
  • 60:32 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 86:44 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 87:46 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #250

Staggering Podcast #250: Petals Against Humanity

For 21 November 2016 (recorded 14 November 2016)

Duration: 60:36

MP3 (35,588 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review episodes four and five of the 2016 Doctor Who spin-off Class and revisit the 2014 Doctor Who story Flatline, talk about the BFI Power of the Daleks screening, play some games, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:28 --- Welcome!
  • 02:18 - News:
  • 02:32 --- The Doctor Who Experience: DEAD!
  • 05:41 --- Doctor Who: Upcoming merchandise.
  • 08:23 --- Crowdfunding: Merchandise museum and other Strangeness.
  • 13:41 --- Doctor Who: Clean slate for 2018?
  • 19:44 --- Doctor Who: Into the Vortex miniatures game.
  • 23:27 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 32:53 - Doctor Who: Jean's Power of the Daleks screening.
  • 42:06 - Doctor Who: Flatline.
  • 51:07 - Game: Sherlock Against Humanity.
  • 60:50 - Class: Episodes four and five.
  • 71:57 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 84:51 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 85:02 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #249

Staggering Podcast #249: Opening of the Bunghole

For 7 November 2016 (recorded 31 October 2016)

Duration: 60:36

MP3 (35,588 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review the first three episodes of the 2016 Doctor Who spin-off Class and the final three episodes of the 2016 Red Dwarf XI, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:12 --- Welcome!
  • 04:06 - News:
  • 04:16 --- Star Wars: New Lando Calrissian cast.
  • 06:09 --- Star Trek: Showrunner lost for Discovery.
  • 08:40 --- Knight Rider: Back for more.
  • 12:07 --- Doctor Who: Titan comics on Humble Bundle.
  • 13:03 --- Doctor Who: Power of the Daleks reminder.
  • 16:05 - Class: Episodes 1 to 3.
  • 33:02 - Red Dwarf XI: Episodes 4 to 6.
  • 45:33 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:01 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 55:42 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #188: Babylon 5 - The Face of the Enemy

Staggering Commentary #188: Babylon 5 - The Face of the Enemy

For 31 October 2016 (recorded 14 September 2016)

Duration: 45:17

MP3 (26,620 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, tranqued, in front of the Season 4 Babylon 5 episode The Face of the Enemy, and spout our usual nonsense!

Garibaldi is wanting to slap something on Sheridan, Franklin gets a frosty reception and Bester reveals all. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Face of the Enemy…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #248

Staggering Podcast #248: The Peregrine and the Dwarf

For 24 October 2016 (recorded 17 October 2016)

Duration: 58:02

MP3 (34,086 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review the first three episodes of the 2016 Red Dwarf XI and the 2016 film 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children', play a Doctor Who game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:12 --- Welcome!
  • 02:04 - News:
  • 02:10 --- Doctor Who: Mystery Classic Who writer returns.
  • 04:39 --- Doctor Who: Mr. Man book crossover.
  • 06:06 --- Busy time for TV Sci-Fi in the UK.
  • 09:38 --- Doctor Who: Capaldi hammers the NY Comic Con.
  • 10:34 --- Doctor Who: A returning villain.
  • 10:54 --- Doctor Who: Companion advice preserved down the ages.
  • 11:36 --- Nabil Shaban: HITCHED!
  • 12:58 --- Computer Games: Voice actors get militant.
  • 15:51 - Red Dwarf XI (episodes 1 to 3).
  • 28:03 - 30 Second Recommendation: Carmilla (YouTube series).
  • 38:26 - Doctor Who: Quiz.
  • 40:26 - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.
  • 50:02 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:51 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:30 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #187: Doctor Who - The End of Time, Part Two

Staggering Commentary #187: Doctor Who - The End of Time, Part Two

For 17 October 2016 (recorded 14 September 2016)

Duration: 75:51

MP3 (44,526 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, not wanting to go, in front of the 2010 Doctor Who special, 'The End of Time, Part Two', and spout our usual nonsense!

This Doctor isn't doing much this episode, Rassilon is making the Master mad and Wilf hides in a fateful box. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The End of Time, Part Two…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #247

Staggering Podcast #247: Outrageous Accents and Absent Rigellians

For 10 October 2016 (recorded 3 October 2016)

Duration: 57:33

MP3 (33,808 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review the 1983 Doctor Who story 'The King's Demons' and the 1979 film 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:56 --- Welcome!
  • 02:34 - News:
  • 02:41 --- Class: Broadcast dates.
  • 04:29 --- Channel 4: New Philip K. Dick anthology series.
  • 07:03 --- BBC Radio 4: More Gaiman coming.
  • 09:39 --- Firefly: Most popular cancelled TV series.
  • 10:23 --- The Tick: Live action TV series picked up by Amazon.
  • 10:58 --- Luke Cage: Season 1 now available on Netflix.
  • 12:21 --- Back to the Future: Part of Netflix Marvel universe (kind of).
  • 13:15 --- Westworld: TV series has started.
  • 14:43 - Doctor Who: The King's Demons.
  • 31:02 - Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
  • 50:09 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:52 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:24 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #186: Babylon 5 - No Surrender, No Retreat

Staggering Commentary #186: Babylon 5 - No Surrender, No Retreat

For 3 October 2016 (recorded 1 September 2016)

Duration: 44:35

MP3 (26,206 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, liberated, in front of the Season 4 Babylon 5 episode 'No Surrender, No Retreat', and spout our usual nonsense!

Sheridan wants some freedom, Garibaldi wants some answers and Londo wants a drink with G'Kar. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy No Surrender, No Retreat…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #246

Staggering Podcast #246: The Awakening of Staggering Stories

For 26 September 2016 (recorded 19 September 2016)

Duration: 60:08

MP3 (35,242 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review the 1984 Doctor Who story 'The Awakening' and the 1989-1995 BBC comedy series 'The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand de Bargos', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:56 --- Welcome!
  • 01:50 - News:
  • 02:02 --- Doctor Who: Troughton to be reanimated.
  • 03:27 --- Star Trek Colon Discovery delayed.
  • 07:23 --- Torchwood: Moffat is not a blocker.
  • 09:29 --- Star Trek: Bluetooth combadge.
  • 11:28 --- Doctor Who RPG: Paternoster Investigations source book.
  • 14:39 --- Game of Thrones: Wins every Emmy (almost!).
  • 16:13 --- Star Wars: Rogue One new composer.
  • 17:37 --- Harry Potter: Little Whinging house for sale.
  • 19:31 - Doctor Who: The Awakening.
  • 33:51 - The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand de Bargos.
  • 40:57 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 57:46 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 59:38 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #185: Doctor Who - The End of Time, Part One

Staggering Commentary #185: Doctor Who - The End of Time, Part One

For 19 September 2016 (recorded 1 September 2016)

Duration: 63:50

MP3 (37,482 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, spittled, in front of the 2009 Doctor Who special, 'The End of Time, Part One', and spout our usual nonsense!

This Doctor cannot run anymore, Wilf does that misty eyed thing again and the Master is a tad hungry. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The End of Time, Part One…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #245

Staggering Podcast #245: The Horror of Rocks

For 12 September 2016 (recorded 5 September 2016)

Duration: 67:46

MP3 (39,788 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review the 1977 Doctor Who story 'The Horror of Fang Rock' and the 1975 film version of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', recount their time at the recent Whooverville 8 Doctor Who convention, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:07 --- Welcome!
  • 02:27 - News:
  • 02:34 --- Karen Gillan: Preparing herself for Jumanji.
  • 05:11 --- Doctor Strange: Dan Harmon writing additional material.
  • 07:19 --- Dirk Gently: Coming to Netflix.
  • 09:36 --- Freema Agyeman: She-Hulk?
  • 10:35 --- Nuptials: Congratulations to Jo! and Wyn.
  • 12:10 --- Mythbusters: Build team making a series for Amazon.
  • 13:59 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975 film version).
  • 29:10 - Convention: Whooverville 8.
  • 40:24 - Doctor Who: The Horror of Fang Rock.
  • 54:23 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 64:35 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 65:28 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #184: Babylon 5 - Moments of Transition

Staggering Commentary #184: Babylon 5 - Moments of Transition

For 5 September 2016 (recorded 17 August 2016)

Duration: 44:23

MP3 (26,088 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, reunified, in front of the Season 4 Babylon 5 episode Moments of Transition, and spout our usual nonsense!

Delenn has a burning sensation, Neroon has a religious conversion and Lyta sells her body. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Moments of Transition…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #244

Staggering Podcast #244: The Grumpiness Patrol

For 29 August 2016 (recorded 22 August 2016)

Duration: 59:00

MP3 (34,652 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn review the 1988 Doctor Who story 'The Happiness Patrol' and the 2016 DC film 'Suicide Squad', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:13 --- Welcome!
  • 02:45 - News:
  • 02:48 --- Red Dwarf: UK broadcast date for series XI.
  • 05:03 --- Supergirl: Kevin Smith to direct TV episode.
  • 07:13 --- Kenny Baker: DEAD!
  • 10:01 --- Shatner: Seen punting around Cambridge.
  • 11:51 --- Ghostbusters: Sequel looking unlikely.
  • 14:00 - Suicide Squad.
  • 30:15 - Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol.
  • 49:16 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 55:33 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 56:16 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #183: Doctor Who - The Waters of Mars

Staggering Commentary #183: Doctor Who - The Waters of Mars

For 22 August 2016 (recorded 17 August 2016)

Duration: 65:19

MP3 (38,356 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, damp, in front of the 2009 Doctor Who special, The Waters of Mars, and spout our usual nonsense!

This Doctor just cannot drag himself away, Adelaide Brooke isn't going to take the Doctor's messing around and the Flood is making the crew salivate. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Waters of Mars…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #243

Staggering Podcast #243: When the Gravis Pulled

For 15 August 2016 (recorded 8 August 2016)

Duration: 62:36

MP3 (36,764 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Heather Allen, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review the 1984 Doctor Who story 'Frontios' and the 2016 film 'Star Trek Beyond', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:12 --- Welcome!
  • 02:25 - News:
  • 02:30 --- Doctor Who: TV Movie Blu-ray.
  • 05:14 --- Jerry Doyle: DEAD!
  • 08:49 --- Doctor Who: Miniatures game first two packs announced.
  • 11:51 - Star Trek Beyond.
  • 32:17 - Doctor Who: Frontios.
  • 45:03 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 61:28 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 62:05 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #182: Babylon 5 - Racing Mars

Staggering Commentary #182: Babylon 5 - Racing Mars

For 8 August 2016 (recorded 6 July 2016)

Duration: 43:45

MP3 (25,714 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, keepered, in front of the Season 4 Babylon 5 episode Racing Mars, and spout our usual nonsense!

Captain Jack has let himself go, Marcus and Franklin are unexpectedly married and Delenn experiences some Woo Hoo. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Racing Mars…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #242

Staggering Podcast #242: Who You Gonna Call?

For 1 August 2016 (recorded 25 July 2016)

Duration: 73:50

MP3 (43,343 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review the 1974 Doctor Who story 'The Monster of Peladon' and the 2016 film 'Ghostbusters: Answer the Call', play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:51 --- Welcome!
  • 02:08 - News:
  • 02:14 --- Star Trek: Makes a Discovery.
  • 05:21 --- Star Wars: Thrawn Recanonised.
  • 08:06 --- Doctor Who: Buy a Dalek in a televised auction.
  • 09:53 --- William Lucas: DEAD!
  • 10:55 --- John Barrowman: A cosplay overload and threats.
  • 14:46 --- Star Trek: New RPG on the way.
  • 16:32 - Doctor Who: The Monster of Peladon.
  • 30:33 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 36:11 - Ghostbusters: Answer the Call (aka Ghostbusters 2016).
  • 58:33 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 69:30 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 70:30 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #181: Doctor Who - Planet of the Dead

Staggering Commentary #181: Doctor Who - Planet of the Dead

For 25 July 2016 (recorded 6 July 2016)

Duration: 61:35

MP3 (36,168 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, sanded, in front of the 2009 Doctor Who Easter special, Planet of the Dead, and spout our usual nonsense!

This Doctor's on his last Easter Egg sugar high, Christina's bag overfloweth, Malcolm professes his man-crush and the Tritovores really wish that bus had a toilet. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Planet of the Dead…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #241

Staggering Podcast #241: The Sarah Jane Smith Face Off

For 18 July 2016 (recorded 11 July 2016)

Duration: 60:01

MP3 (35,172 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review the 1975 Doctor Who story 'The Android Invasion' and the 2016 film 'Independence Day: Resurgence', say what we've been up to recently, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:23 --- Welcome!
  • 02:08 - News:
  • 02:20 --- Game of Thrones: Season 7 delayed.
  • 04:12 --- Preacher: Gets a second (extended) season.
  • 05:57 --- Lost in Space: Netflix commit to full season.
  • 07:50 --- Sheridan Smith: Back on her feet and back to work.
  • 08:53 --- John Barrowman: Penetrates into more of the DC TV universe.
  • 10:14 --- Doctor Who RPG: New source book - All the Strange, Strange Creatures, Vol. 1.
  • 11:30 --- Dan Harmon: New web D&D video series - HarmonQuest.
  • 13:36 - Independence Day: Resurgence.
  • 26:35 - Flotsam and Jetsam.
  • 40:04 - Doctor Who: The Android Invasion.
  • 53:09 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 57:13 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 58:43 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #180: Babylon 5 - Into the Fire

Staggering Commentary #180: Babylon 5 - Into the Fire

For 11 July 2016 (recorded 22 June 2016)

Duration: 43:39

MP3 (25,654 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, climaxed, in front of the Season 4 Babylon 5 episode Into the Fire, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Vorlons are angry, the Shadows are angry and Sheridan has a bevy of nukes. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Into the Fire…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #240

Staggering Podcast #240: The Sonic Adventures of Tennant and Tate

For 4 July 2016 (recorded 27 June 2016)

Duration: 67:00

MP3 (39,342 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn review the Big Finish Doctor Who boxset 'The Tenth Doctor Adventures: Vol. 1', discuss the various versions of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:35 --- Welcome!
  • 03:05 - News:
  • 03:24 --- Doctor Who: Filming back underway.
  • 06:00 --- Orphan Black: Fifth but final season coming.
  • 07:33 --- Anton Yelchin: DEAD!
  • 09:51 --- Supergirl: Linda Carter to appear and Superman cast.
  • 11:04 --- Game of Thrones: Brexit to cause problems?
  • 13:47 - Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor Adventures, Vol. 1 (Big Finish).
  • 29:35 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
  • 47:00 - Podcast ninth birthday cake.
  • 49:26 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 62:30 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:13 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #179: Doctor Who - The Next Doctor

Staggering Commentary #179: Doctor Who - The Next Doctor

For 27 June 2016 (recorded 22 June 2016)

Duration: 63:07

MP3 (37,067 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, twinned, in front of the 2008 Doctor Who Christmas special, The Next Doctor, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor thinks he's seeing double, the Cybermen have themselves some furry pets and Jackson Lake doesn't even get to use his own TARDIS. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Next Doctor…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #239

Staggering Podcast #239: Morbius and the Splitter

For 20 June 2016 (recorded 13 June 2016)

Duration: 54:25

MP3 (31,964 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review the 1976 Doctor Who story 'The Brain of Morbius', discuss various versions of Frankenstein, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:19 --- Welcome!
  • 03:06 - News:
  • 03:21 --- Class: Broadcast details.
  • 04:34 --- American Gods: Now with added Scully.
  • 06:22 --- Supergirl: Now with added Superman.
  • 08:05 --- Pacific Rim: Now with added John Boyega.
  • 08:54 --- Doctor Who: Dalek to help fight superbugs?
  • 10:34 --- Blake's 7: JACKfm with added Avon.
  • 12:01 --- Elite Dangerous: The AIs have gone rogue.
  • 12:52 --- Star Trek: VR bridge crew game.
  • 15:36 - Frankenstein.
  • 27:51 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 32:59 - Doctor Who: The Brain of Morbius.
  • 44:50 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 49:21 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 49:58 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #178: Babylon 5 - The Long Night

Staggering Commentary #178: Babylon 5 - The Long Night

For 13 June 2016 (recorded 11 May 2016)

Duration: 45:17

MP3 (26,614 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, assassinated, in front of the Season 4 Babylon 5 episode The Long Night, and spout our usual nonsense!

Cartagia feels the poke, Ericsson is broken bad and G'Kar is shattering his bonds. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Long Night…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #238

Staggering Podcast #238: All Hallows' June

For 6 June 2016 (recorded 30 May 2016)

Duration: 67:06

MP3 (39,403 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review the 1989 Doctor Who story 'Ghost Light' and the various versions of 'The Woman in Black', play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 02:09 --- Welcome!
  • 03:24 - News:
  • 03:36 --- Doctor Who: Filming of S10 begins in July 2016.
  • 05:41 --- Hitchhiker's Guide: New radio series on its way.
  • 08:06 --- E4's The Aliens: DEAD!
  • 10:11 --- Burt Kwouk: DEAD!
  • 11:54 --- Star Trek: Swimsuits.
  • 12:28 --- Star Trek: Tents.
  • 14:57 - Doctor Who: Ghost Light.
  • 28:04 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 31:41 - The Woman in Black.
  • 45:32 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 61:51 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 62:28 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #177: Doctor Who - Journey's End

Staggering Commentary #177: Doctor Who - Journey's End

For 30 May 2016 (recorded 26 June 2015)

Duration: 65:28

MP3 (38,439 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, duplicated, in front of the 2008 finale Doctor Who episode, Journey's End, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's firing his essence into his hand, Donna's having a crisis and Wilf can never forget. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Journey's End…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #237

Staggering Podcast #237: Men in Black and White (and Feathers)

For 23 May 2016 (recorded 16 May 2016)

Duration: 70:34

MP3 (41,432 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review the 2009 Big Finish Doctor Who trilogy 'The Key 2 Time' and the 1997 film 'Men in Black', play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:30 --- Welcome!
  • 03:24 - News:
  • 03:32 --- Big Finish: Doctor Who and Torchwood licence extended to 2025.
  • 05:27 --- Agent Carter: DEAD!
  • 08:09 --- Locke and Key: Another TV adaptation attempt.
  • 10:55 --- Employment Law: Clara'a mother (real life Nicola Sian) starts petition to prevent forcing of high heels at work.
  • 12:55 --- Buckaroo Banzai: Kevin Smith working on TV series.
  • 14:46 --- Harley Quinn: Solo film in the offing.
  • 17:48 - Doctor Who: The Key 2 Time (Big Finish).
  • 27:24 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 33:45 - Men in Black (1997 film).
  • 45:00 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 63:46 - Doctor Who Convention: The Capitol.
  • 67:23 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:22 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #176: Babylon 5 - Falling Toward Apotheosis

Staggering Commentary #176: Babylon 5 - Falling Toward Apotheosis

For 16 May 2016 (recorded 11 May 2016)

Duration: 44:29

MP3 (26,145 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, blinded, in front of the Season 4 Babylon 5 episode Falling Toward Apotheosis, and spout our usual nonsense!

They really are out to get Ulkesh, G'Kar has a good gouging and Sheridan ends up face down on the deck. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Falling Toward Apotheosis…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #236

Staggering Podcast #236: River Song and Not the Last Crusade (aka Poo Mould)

For 9 May 2016 (recorded 2 May 2016)

Duration: 71:00

MP3 (41,683 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 2015 Big Finish Doctor Who boxset 'The Diary of River Song, Series 1' and the 1989 film 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade', play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:04 --- Welcome!
  • 01:39 - Birthday present opening.
  • 06:00 - News:
  • 02:20 --- Doctor Who: New companion announced.
  • 08:54 --- The Punisher: New Netflix series.
  • 12:13 --- Superman: Krypton prequel TV series.
  • 15:54 --- Barry Howard: DEAD!
  • 16:45 --- Dredd: Karl Urban wants a Netflix series.
  • 18:46 --- Doctor Who: Target book covers exhibition.
  • 19:24 --- Shakespeare Live: Coming to US 'movie theaters'.
  • 21:31 --- Doctor Who RPG: Siluarian source book out now.
  • 23:02 - Doctor Who: The Diary of River Song, Series 1.
  • 37:43 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 43:30 - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1984 film).
  • 58:04 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 68:08 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:32 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #175: Doctor Who - The Stolen Earth

Staggering Commentary #175: Doctor Who - The Stolen Earth

For 2 May 2016 (recorded 26 June 2015)

Duration: 48:13

MP3 (28,334 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, exterminated, in front of the 2008 Doctor Who episode, The Stolen Earth, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is feeling the need to skip down the street, Martha's getting all Osterhagen, Harriet Jones (former Prime Minister) is feeling the Dalek's fire and Wilf's out for a game of paint ball. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Stolen Earth…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #235

Staggering Podcast #235: The Temple of Depravity (aka Sutekh's Gift of Doom)

For 25 April 2016 (recorded 18 April 2016)

Duration: 63:36

MP3 (37,345 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, and the Real Keith Dunn review the 2015 Big Finish Doctor Who boxset 'The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield, Vol. 2' and the 1984 film 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom', say what we've been up to recently, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:07 --- Welcome!
  • 01:54 - News:
  • 02:05 --- Gareth Thomas: DEAD!
  • 04:52 --- The Musketeers: DEAD!
  • 08:19 --- Neil Gaiman: Adapting Good Omens for TV.
  • 10:26 --- Star Wars: Rogue One Trailer.
  • 14:33 - Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984 film).
  • 31:27 - Flotsam and Jetsam.
  • 38:09 - Doctor Who: The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield, Vol. 2.
  • 49:20 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 58:45 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 59:58 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #174: Babylon 5 - The Summoning

Staggering Commentary #174: Babylon 5 - The Summoning

For 18 April 2016 (recorded 16 March 2016)

Duration: 44:01

MP3 (25,878 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, returned, in front of the Season 4 Babylon 5 episode The Summoning, and spout our usual nonsense!

Sheridan is back for more, Garibaldi wastes a lot of cling film and the Vorlons have something in their pocket. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Summoning…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #234

Staggering Podcast #234: An Adventure of Archaeologists (aka Casting Crazy)

For 11 April 2016 (recorded 4 April 2016)

Duration: 61:17

MP3 (35,988 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 2014 Big Finish Doctor Who boxset 'The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield, Vol. 1' and the 1981 film 'Raiders of the Lost Ark', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:38 --- Welcome!
  • 02:31 - News:
  • 02:43 --- Class: Casting.
  • 05:05 --- Dirk Gently: Casting.
  • 06:46 --- Blade Runner 2: Casting.
  • 07:33 --- X-Men New Mutants: Casting.
  • 09:03 --- Birthday: Fake Keith's a year older.
  • 10:19 --- Milk: Cow alien abduction bottles.
  • 11:44 --- His Dark Materials: BBC mini series.
  • 14:38 - Doctor Who: The New Adventures of Bernice Summerfield, Vol. 1.
  • 32:57 - Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981 film).
  • 44:32 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 56:17 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 56:58 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #173: Doctor Who - Turn Left

Staggering Commentary #173: Doctor Who - Turn Left

For 4 April 2016 (recorded 15 April 2015)

Duration: 53:19

MP3 (31,323 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, beetled, in front of the 2008 Doctor Who episode, Turn Left, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is feeling somewhat deceased, Donna's taken a wrong turn and Wilf's seen it all before. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Turn Left…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #233

Staggering Podcast #233: Master of the Ketchup and Mashed Potatoes (aka Oiled Up, Swords Aloft)

For 28 March 2016 (recorded 21 March 2016)

Duration: 68:01

MP3 (39,934 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 2015 Big Finish Doctor Who boxset 'The Sixth Doctor - The Last Adventure' and the 1987 film 'Masters of the Universe', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:11 --- Welcome!
  • 01:50 - News:
  • 02:00 --- Doctor Who: Capaldi speaks.
  • 05:39 --- Indiana Jones: Fifth film in the works.
  • 08:34 --- The CW: Renewal for all their sci-fi/fantasy programmes.
  • 10:20 --- Doctor Who: Capaldi sends special greeting to comic artist.
  • 11:46 --- Sherlock: Japanese comic to be reprinted in English by Titan.
  • 13:45 - Masters of the Universe (1987 film).
  • 25:35 - Doctor Who: The Sixth Doctor - The Last Adventure (Big Finish).
  • 44:10 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 62:33 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:58 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #172: Babylon 5 - Whatever Happened to Mr Garibaldi?

Staggering Commentary #172: Babylon 5 - Whatever Happened to Mr Garibaldi?

For 21 March 2016 (recorded 16 March 2016)

Duration: 44:01

MP3 (25,878 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, captured, in front of the Season 4 Babylon 5 episode 'Whatever Happened to Mr Garibaldi?', and spout our usual nonsense!

Sheridan has to choose between a tick and a tock, G'Kar is searching for a biscuit and Lorien lives in a pit. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy 'Whatever Happened to Mr Garibaldi?'…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #232

Staggering Podcast #232: V.I.N.CENT and the Mara (aka A Very Particular Womble)

For 14 March 2016 (recorded 7 March 2016)

Duration: 57:06

MP3 (33,536 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 2010 Big Finish Doctor Who stories 'Cobwebs', 'The Whispering Forest' and 'Cradle of the Snake', and the 1979 film 'The Black Hole', play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:08 --- Welcome!
  • 01:41 - News:
  • 01:54 --- Doctor Who: More Big Finish, including River Song, Churchill and Classic Doctors, New Monsters.
  • 04:10 --- Agents of SHIELD: Season four granted, plus maybe Agent Carter season 3.
  • 06:23 --- E4: The Aliens TV series has started.
  • 08:30 --- Doctor Who: Capaldi asked to stay for a fourth season.
  • 10:42 --- Rick and Morty: Third season coming in 2016.
  • 12:50 - The Black Hole (1979 film).
  • 28:43 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 33:30 - Doctor Who: Cobwebs, The Whispering Forest, and Cradle of the Snake (Big Finish).
  • 49:42 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:55 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:36 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #171: Doctor Who - Midnight

Staggering Commentary #171: Doctor Who - Midnight

For 7 March 2016 (recorded 15 April 2015)

Duration: 50:34

MP3 (29,712 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, copied, in front of the 2008 Doctor Who episode, Midnight, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's lost control of the situation, Donna's too busy trying to get a facial and Sky is repeating on our hero. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Midnight…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #231

Staggering Podcast #231: Seasons of Deadpool (aka Return of the ASDA-man)

For 29 February 2016 (recorded 22 February 2016)

Duration: 78:24

MP3 (46,025 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 2002 Big Finish Doctor Who story 'Seasons of Fear' and the 2016 film 'Deadpool', talk of their time at the Science of the Time Lords event, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:05 --- Welcome!
  • 01:57 - News:
  • 02:02 --- Bananaman: The Musical.
  • 03:44 --- Star Trek: Bryan Fuller signs up for TV series.
  • 05:28 --- Star Wars: 1977 print released by fans.
  • 08:09 --- Back to the Future: Fan made prequel trailer.
  • 09:39 --- Chairs: Nissan self parking chairs.
  • 11:29 - Doctor Who: Seasons of Fear (Big Finish).
  • 23:06 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 28:16 - Deadpool (the film).
  • 41:41 - Science of the Time Lords event.
  • 46:41 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 71:07 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 72:30 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #170: Babylon 5 - The Hour of the Wolf

Staggering Commentary #170: Babylon 5 - The Hour of the Wolf

For 22 February 2016 (recorded 20 January 2016)

Duration: 44:28

MP3 (26,139 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, peeling, in front of the Season 4 premiere Babylon 5 episode, The Hour of the Wolf, and spout our usual nonsense!

Morden has quite the sunburn, Londo has enabled a madman and Ivanova has drunk the place dry. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Hour of the Wolf…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #230

Staggering Podcast #230: The British Rail Chinchilla (aka Here's One We Prepared Earlier)

For 15 February 2016 (recorded 25 January 2016)

Duration: 40:03

MP3 (23,547 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn discuss their reactions to Chris Chibnall taking over Doctor Who, recommend some Big Finish audio ranges, play a game, make up some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:12 --- Welcome!
  • 02:49 - News Predictions:
  • 02:56 --- Doctor Who: Moffat arson gambit.
  • 03:14 --- Queen Liz 2: Arrested for murder with a baguette.
  • 03:27 --- Shatner: Implodes under his own gravitational pull.
  • 03:45 --- Star Wars: Ban on non-female character toys.
  • 05:28 - Doctor Who: Chris Chibnall showrunner reaction.
  • 15:21 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 19:44 - Big Finish: Ranges we recommend.
  • 34:20 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 36:20 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #169: Doctor Who - The Husbands of River Song

Staggering Commentary #169: Doctor Who - The Husbands of River Song

For 8 February 2016 (recorded 20 January 2016)

Duration: 59:56

MP3 (35,201 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, beheaded, in front of the 2015 Doctor Who Christmas special, The Husbands of River Song, and spout our usual nonsense!

River is being slow on the uptake, the Doctor is not the man he used to be and Hydroflax is straight from a Douglas Adams script. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Husbands of River Song…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #229

Staggering Podcast #229: When Charley Met the Doctor (aka They Don't Like the Mail Up Em)

For 1 February 2016 (recorded 25 January 2016)

Duration: 47:57

MP3 (28,176 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn have a retrospective on early Big Finish Eighth Doctor audio plays, play a game, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:08 --- Welcome!
  • 01:51 - News:
  • 02:01 --- Doctor Who: Moffat prepares to go as Chris Chibnall prepares to come.
  • 03:36 --- Jessica Jones: Netflix announces second season.
  • 04:25 --- Robert Banks Stewart: DEAD!
  • 05:10 --- Doctor Who RPG: Eleventh Doctor sourcebook out in digital form.
  • 06:25 --- Doctor Who LEGO: Stop motion animated fan short.
  • 07:17 - Doctor Who: Big Finish's Eighth Doctor audio plays (Charley Pollard era).
  • 21:18 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 30:06 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 44:41 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 45:18 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #168: Doctor Who - Hell Bent

Staggering Commentary #168: Doctor Who - Hell Bent

For 25 January 2016 (recorded 6 January 2016)

Duration: 64:33

MP3 (37,901 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, cloistered, in front of the 2015 Doctor Who episode, Hell Bent, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor isn't going to take anymore, the General feels the change coming on and the President has lost more than his hair. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Hell Bent…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #228

Staggering Podcast #228: The Abominable Retrospective (aka Capaldi's Solid Seconds)

For 18 January 2016 (recorded 11 January 2016)

Duration: 92:14

MP3 (54,130 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn have a retrospective on Doctor Who 'Series 9', discus the 2016 Sherlock episode 'The Abominable Bride', have some more Predictions for 2016, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:59 --- Welcome!
  • 02:02 - News:
  • 02:16 --- Dirk Gently: BBC America bringing it back to TV.
  • 04:13 --- Jekyll and Hyde: ITV swing the axe of death.
  • 08:10 --- Class: Spinning onto our screens in late 2016.
  • 11:52 --- Doctor Who RPG: More free fan created sourcebooks.
  • 14:29 --- David Bowie: DEAD! (also Lemmy and Ed 'Stewpot' Stewart).
  • 16:56 - Predictions: Crumbly adds his prognostications.
  • 21:07 - Doctor Who: Series 9 (2015) retrospective.
  • 56:37 - Sherlock: The Abominable Bride.
  • 68:53 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 90:03 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 90:40 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #167: Doctor Who - Heaven Sent

Staggering Commentary #167: Doctor Who - Heaven Sent

For 11 January 2016 (recorded 6 January 2016)

Duration: 56:54

MP3 (33,420 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, repeated, in front of the 2015 Doctor Who episode, Heaven Sent, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's head is in a spin cycle, the Veil has seen too much Scooby Doo and, well, nobody else is there. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Heaven Sent…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #227

Staggering Podcast #227: The Force of River Song (aka Banishing the Ghost of Jar Jar)

For 4 January 2016 (recorded 28 December 2015)

Duration: 109:42

MP3 (64,357 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss the 2015 Doctor Who Christmas Special 'The Husbands of River Song' and 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens', come up with our Predictions, Hopes and Dreams, and Fears for 2016, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2015, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:25 --- Welcome!
  • 01:46 - News:
  • 01:57 --- War of the Worlds: New TV miniseries.
  • 03:18 --- UK broadcast details: Agent Carter S2 and Legends of Tomorrow.
  • 07:16 --- The Man in the High Castle: Season 2 ordered.
  • 09:38 --- LEGO Dimensions: Real Keith has a play.
  • 10:26 --- Doctor Who RPG: Tenth Doctor sourcebook now out in PDF.
  • 12:51 - Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song.
  • 24:42 - Predictions, Fears and Hopes & Dreams for the future:
  • 25:10 --- How wrong we were: Predictions for 2015.
  • 33:46 --- Predictions for 2016.
  • 39:33 --- How wrong we were: Fears for 2015.
  • 50:25 --- Fears for 2016.
  • 54:25 --- How wrong we were: Hopes and Dreams for 2015.
  • 63:43 --- Hopes and Dreams for 2016.
  • 70:35 - Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
  • 96:03 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 106:20 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 106:51 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #166: Doctor Who - Face the Raven

Staggering Commentary #166: Doctor Who - Face the Raven

For 28 December 2015 (recorded 8 December 2015)

Duration: 51:18

MP3 (30,144 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, crowing, in front of the 2015 Doctor Who episode, Face the Raven, and spout our usual nonsense!

Rigsy woke up dead, Clara is smugging it up to danger levels and the Doctor misses the clue in the term trap street. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Face the Raven…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #226

Staggering Podcast #226: Yule Bent (aka The Christmas Lurgy Special)

For 21 December 2015 (recorded 15 December 2015)

Duration: 90:42

MP3 (53,225 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss the 2015 Doctor Who episodes 'Heaven Sent' and 'Hell Bent', play an audio quiz and charades, pull some Christmas Crackers, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:30 --- Welcome!
  • 02:44 - News:
  • 02:55 --- Lost in Space: New Netflix series.
  • 04:34 --- Neil Gaiman: Developing new Gormenghast film.
  • 07:00 --- JMS: Adapting Red Mars for TV.
  • 09:27 --- Adam J Purcell: DEAD!
  • 10:57 --- Doctor Who RPG: New scenarios book.
  • 11:44 --- Doctor Who: Peter Jackson and Peter Capaldi video.
  • 13:36 --- Doctor Who: Capaldi, Matt Smith, Eccleston etc. visit or video for sick fan.
  • 16:01 --- Star Trek: Beyond trailer out.
  • 16:39 - Christmas Crackers!
  • 21:38 - Charades.
  • 27:07 - Doctor Who: Heaven Sent.
  • 41:46 - Audio Quiz: Doctor Who Series 9.
  • 49:20 - Doctor Who: Hell Bent.
  • 73:36 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 85:51 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 86:47 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #165: Doctor Who - Sleep No More

Staggering Commentary #165: Doctor Who - Sleep No More

For 14 December 2015 (recorded 8 December 2015)

Duration: 48:22

MP3 (28,420 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, nightmared, in front of the 2015 Doctor Who episode, Sleep No More, and spout our usual nonsense!

Clara is finally getting some time with the Doctor this season, Rassmussen keeps interrupting the action and the Sandmen wish they were Xenomorphs. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Sleep No More…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #225

Staggering Podcast #225: Crow No More (aka Jet Lag Recovery)

For 7 December 2015 (recorded 5 December 2015)

Duration: 73:19

MP3 (43,041 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss the 2015 Doctor Who episodes 'The Zygon Inversion', 'Sleep No More' and 'Face the Raven', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:45 --- Welcome!
  • 02:31 - News:
  • 03:15 --- Robert Loggia: DEAD!
  • 03:39 --- Tremors: Kevin Bacon for TV series.
  • 04:04 --- iZombie: Second season gets additional episodes.
  • 04:16 --- Doctor Who: Radio Times interviews and cover.
  • 05:50 --- Star Wars: Disney dissing slave Leia?
  • 08:53 - Doctor Who:
  • 09:02 --- The Zygon Inversion.
  • 21:29 --- Sleep No More.
  • 32:23 --- Face the Raven.
  • 44:52 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 68:10 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:42 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #164: Doctor Who - The Zygon Inversion

Staggering Commentary #164: Doctor Who - The Zygon Inversion

For 30 November 2015 (recorded 9 November 2015)

Duration: 50:17

MP3 (29,542 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, boxed, in front of the 2015 Doctor Who episode, The Zygon Inversion, and spout our usual nonsense!

Osgood is thinking about the Doctor's underwear, Clara and Bonnie have a special connection and the Doctor has a speech ready to go. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Zygon Inversion…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #163: Doctor Who - The Zygon Invasion

Staggering Commentary #163: Doctor Who - The Zygon Invasion

For 30 November 2015 (recorded 9 November 2015)

Duration: 48:06

MP3 (28,264 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, extremisted, in front of the 2015 Doctor Who episode, The Zygon Invasion, and spout our usual nonsense!

Osgood is no longer beside herself, Kate is off sightseeing, Clara isn't quite feeling herself and the Doctor's been given another aircraft. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Zygon Invasion…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #224

Staggering Podcast #224: L.I. Who? (aka Taking to the Stage)

For 23 November 2015 (recorded 13 November 2015)

Duration: 71:48

MP3 (51,275 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn, Scott Fuller and guest presenter Gary Russell take some Escape Pod Discs, tackle some Quick Fire Questions, have a 30 Second Recommendation, admit to some Guilty Pleasures, squeeze in a quick interview, find a tiny amount of news, and a variety of other stuff (all live at the L.I. Who Doctor Who convention), specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:53 --- Welcome!
  • 03:06 - News:
  • 03:14 --- David Tennant: A new member to his family?
  • 04:47 - Escape Pod Discs.
  • 22:05 - Quick Fire Questions.
  • 23:39 - 30 Second Recommendation: Newsroom.
  • 25:28 - Guilty Pleasures.
  • 42:36 - Swanee-Kazoo.
  • 47:39 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 49:37 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
  • 50:24 - Bonus: Interview.
  • 59:58 - Bonus: Live feedback.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #162: Doctor Who - The Woman Who Lived

Staggering Commentary #162: Doctor Who - The Woman Who Lived

For 16 November 2015 (recorded 28 October 2015)

Duration: 49:43

MP3 (29,211 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, held-up, in front of the 2015 Doctor Who episode, The Woman Who Lived, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's searching for a curio, Leandro has some seriously hot breath and Me is a right Dick Turpin. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Woman Who Lived…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #223

Staggering Podcast #223: The Zygonic Twinkie (aka Dicking the Turpin)

For 9 November 2015 (recorded 2 November 2015)

Duration: 61:37

MP3 (36,184 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss the 2015 Doctor Who episodes 'The Woman Who Died' and 'The Zygon Invasion', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:56 --- Welcome!
  • 02:25 - News:
  • 02:32 --- Doctor Who: Capaldi to stay for at least a third season.
  • 04:23 --- Doctor Who: Tennant and Tate head to Big Finish.
  • 07:08 --- K9: The Movie.
  • 09:20 --- Karen Gillan: 'Conventional' short film on YouTube.
  • 11:59 --- Star Trek: New TV series for 2017.
  • 13:55 --- Doctor Who: New art book out now.
  • 15:26 --- Staggering Stories: We're off to LI Who and Chicago TARDIS.
  • 17:12 - Doctor Who:
  • 17:33 --- The Woman Who Lived.
  • 28:54 --- The Zygon Invasion.
  • 45:57 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 58:06 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 58:54 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #161: Doctor Who - The Girl Who Died

Staggering Commentary #161: Doctor Who - The Girl Who Died

For 2 November 2015 (recorded 28 October 2015)

Duration: 47:47

MP3 (28,077 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, pulped, in front of the 2015 Doctor Who episode, The Girl Who Died, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's gone yo-yo, Clara gets up close and personal with a love sprite and Ashildr's been parachuted in from another franchise. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Girl Who Died…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #222

Staggering Podcast #222: Viking Pulp (aka Spankhurst and the Donkey Punch)

For 26 October 2015 (recorded 19 October 2015)

Duration: 88:15

MP3 (51,794 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss the 2015 Doctor Who episodes 'Before the Flood' and 'The Girl Who Died', say what we've been up to recently, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:35 --- Welcome!
  • 02:32 - News:
  • 02:42 --- Jekyll and Hyde: ITV series starts.
  • 05:59 --- Prometheus: Sequel now named Alien: Paradise Lost.
  • 08:25 --- Derek Ware: DEAD!
  • 10:04 --- Star Wars: Ticket demand kills booking systems.
  • 11:22 --- Star Trek: Buy a place with an Enterprise D bridge home cinema.
  • 12:35 --- Maisie Williams: Jumper.
  • 13:00 --- Star Wars: R2D2 aircraft now flying.
  • 14:39 --- Back to the Future Day.
  • 15:58 - Doctor Who: Before the Flood.
  • 29:10 - Flotsam and Jetsam.
  • 34:57 - Doctor Who: The Girl Who Died.
  • 59:18 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 82:13 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 82:57 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #160: Doctor Who - Before the Flood

Staggering Commentary #160: Doctor Who - Before the Flood

For 19 October 2015 (recorded 14 October 2015)

Duration: 46:58

MP3 (27,603 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, bootstrapped, in front of the 2015 Doctor Who episode, Before the Flood, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's breaking the fourth wall, Clara's seen a ghost and Prentis wants to be dominated. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Before the Flood…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #159: Doctor Who - Under the Lake

Staggering Commentary #159: Doctor Who - Under the Lake

For 19 October (recorded 14 October 2015)

Duration: 46:42

MP3 (27,346 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, besieged, in front of the 2015 Doctor Who episode, The Under the Lake, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's relying on flash cards, Clara's become an adrenaline junkie and Moran is feeling the heat. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Under the Lake…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #221

Staggering Podcast #221: Under the Familiar (aka Everything is Awesome?)

For 12 October 2015 (recorded 5 October 2015)

Duration: 87:45

MP3 (51,502 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss the 2015 Doctor Who episodes 'The Witch's Familiar' and 'Under the Lake', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:53 --- Welcome!
  • 02:41 - News:
  • 02:49 --- Doctor Who: New spin-off - Class.
  • 05:59 --- Doctor Who: Big Finish for the War Doctor.
  • 10:56 --- BBC Radio 4: Halloween plays.
  • 15:07 --- Star Trek: Former Scottish First Minister was James T. Kirk?
  • 17:18 --- Back to the Future: Special Pepsi bottles for 2015 celebration.
  • 18:41 --- Doctor Who: First Lego set shown.
  • 19:38 --- Locke and Key: Audio adaptation out now (currently free) on Audible.
  • 23:02 - Doctor Who:
  • 23:12 --- The Witch's Familiar.
  • 43:35 --- Under the Lake.
  • 58:28 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 84:36 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 85:35 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #158: Doctor Who - The Witch's Familiar

Staggering Commentary #158: Doctor Who - The Witch's Familiar

For 5 October (recorded 29 September 2015)

Duration: 50:43

MP3 (29,798 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, eyed, in front of the 2015 Doctor Who episode, The Witch's Familiar, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor & Davros may be seeing eye to eye, though Clara & Missy are fighting over a stick. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Witch's Familiar…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #157: Doctor Who - The Magician's Apprentice

Staggering Commentary #157: Doctor Who - The Magician's Apprentice

For 5 October 2015 (recorded 29 September 2015)

Duration: 48:47

MP3 (28,663 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, tanked, in front of the 2015 Doctor Who première episode, The Magician's Apprentice, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's living it up in 1138, Clara's doing UNIT's job for them and Missy has been slipped a disc. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Magician's Apprentice…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #220

Staggering Podcast #220: Hand Mine Job Lot (aka Capaldi: Axeman)

For 28 September 2015 (recorded 21 September 2015)

Duration: 61:01

MP3 (35,831 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss the 2015 première Doctor Who episode The Magician's Apprentice, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:10 --- Welcome!
  • 02:27 - News:
  • 02:38 --- Doctor Who: Jenna Coleman to depart.
  • 04:58 --- Torchwood: Big Finish already plan a second series of audios.
  • 06:59 --- Marvel TV: Jessica Jones dated by Netflix.
  • 09:30 - Doctor Who: The Magician's Apprentice.
  • 46:03 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 52:30 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:19 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #156: Primeval - Series 2, Episode 7

Staggering Commentary #156: Primeval - Series 2, Episode 7

For 21 September 2015 (recorded 19 August 2015)

Duration: 47:09

MP3 (27,711 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, caged, in front of Primeval series two, episode seven and spout our usual nonsense!

Nick Cutter thinks he's smarter than your average predator, Stephen Hart is really ripped apart over something and Helen Cutter is still twiddling her moustache. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Primeval: Series 2, Episode 7…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #219

Staggering Podcast #219: Anticipation of Capaldi's Second Coming (aka Buffying Up)

For 14 September 2015 (recorded 7 September 2015)

Duration: 54:23

MP3 (31,951 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss their hopes for the upcoming Doctor Who series, look back at Buffy the Vampire the Slayer, talk about their time at the Whooverville 7 convention, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:13 --- Welcome!
  • 02:43 - News:
  • 02:52 --- Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace DVD unleashed.
  • 04:58 --- Galaxy Quest: The TV series.
  • 07:03 --- RTD: Use's Doctor Who team for his A Midsummer Night's Dream.
  • 09:48 --- Gobsmack Comics: Local pop-up comic shop opens.
  • 10:30 --- Barrowman: Plays TARDIS dress up.
  • 11:41 - Whooverville 7: convention report.
  • 21:43 - Game: Cheddar Gorge.
  • 25:10 - Doctor Who: Our hopes for the 2015 series.
  • 34:30 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
  • 44:17 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 50:48 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 51:53 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #155: Primeval - Series 2, Episode 6

Staggering Commentary #155: Primeval - Series 2, Episode 6

For 7 September 2015 (recorded 19 August 2015)

Duration: 47:24

MP3 (27,860 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, jammed, in front of Primeval series two, episode six and spout our usual nonsense!

Nick Cutter is experiencing trunk envy, Stephen Hart gets Cutter's knuckle sandwich and Oliver Leak has been a very naughty boy. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Primeval: Series 2, Episode 6…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #218

Staggering Podcast #218: The Ten Year Smackdown (aka Dougal and the Blue Box)

For 31 August 2015 (recorded 24 August 2015)

Duration: 79:29

MP3 (46,659 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller compare the first ten years of classic Doctor Who to the first ten years of New Who, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:33 --- Welcome!
  • 02:10 - News:
  • 02:20 --- Doctor Who: No Hugo win.
  • 03:44 --- Star Wars: Peter Cushing in Rogue One?
  • 05:38 --- Star Wars: Tom Baker off to a galaxy far, far away?
  • 08:04 --- Doctor Who: Buy your own irratiated part of Who history.
  • 10:40 --- Doctor Who: Warlord Games releasing official miniature game.
  • 16:24 - Doctor Who: The first 10 years of Classic vs. New.
  • 66:26 - The Pluggery:
  • 66:37 --- Whooverville - Doctor Who convention in Derby.
  • 68:39 --- The Imperium - a rather excellent looking telefantasy comic.
  • 70:13 --- Strangeness in Space - Comedy audio series featuring Sophie Aldred and Trev & Simon.
  • 71:12 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 74:29 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 75:16 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #154 Doctor Who - Forest of the Dead

Staggering Commentary #154: Doctor Who - Forest of the Dead

For 24 August 2015 (recorded 18 March 2015)

Duration: 50:34

MP3 (29,712 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, Scooby-Dooed, in front of the 2008 Doctor Who episode, Forest of the Dead, and spout our usual nonsense!

Miss Evangelista has a gurning fit, Donna just adds water for some instant children and River's moment has been prepared for. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Forest of the Dead…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #153 Doctor Who - Silence in the Library

Staggering Commentary #153: Doctor Who - Silence in the Library

For 24 August 2015 (recorded 18 March 2015)

Duration: 46:16

MP3 (27,190 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, flayed, in front of the 2008 Doctor Who episode, Silence in the Library, and spout our usual nonsense!

Donna has a face-off, River Song's diary is bulging and the Doctor feels at a disadvantage. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Silence in the Library…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #217

Staggering Podcast #217: National Alien Invasion Day (aka It's Your Head on the Block)

For 17 August 2015 (recorded 10 August 2015)

Duration: 73:43

MP3 (43,277 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1971 Doctor Who TV story 'The Claws of Axos' and the 1996 film 'Independence Day', play a game of Cheddar Gorge, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:25 --- Welcome!
  • 02:18 - News:
  • 02:30 --- Doctor Who: Gallifrey found, on Pluto's moon.
  • 03:59 --- Humans: Channel 4 and AMC order a second season.
  • 05:20 --- Doctor Who: Jago & Litefoot & Strax.
  • 07:57 --- Susan Sheridan: DEAD!
  • 09:43 --- Doctor Who: Tennant and RTD spotted in Cardiff.
  • 10:43 --- Doctor Who: Limited or no new episodes in 2016?
  • 13:37 --- The Imperium: 1960s telefantasy comic IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign (with added Staggerers).
  • 17:23 - Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos.
  • 34:00 - Game: Cheddar Gorge.
  • 37:48 - Independence Day (1996 film).
  • 55:38 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 65:49 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 66:25 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #152: Primeval - Series 2, Episode 5

Staggering Commentary #152: Primeval - Series 2, Episode 5

For 10 August 2015 (recorded 10 June 2015)

Duration: 48:34

MP3 (28,542 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, graboided, in front of Primeval series two, episode five and spout our usual nonsense!

Nick Cutter is experiencing Tremors (with the serial numbers filed off), Stephen Hart is grabbed from below and Taylor is needing a slap. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Primeval: Series 2, Episode 5…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #216

Staggering Podcast #216: The Blue Pill of Rassilon (aka Where's my Dibber?)

For 3 August 2015 (recorded 27 July 2015)

Duration: 61:44

MP3 (36,251 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1986 Doctor Who TV story 'The Ultimate Foe' and the 1999 film 'The Matrix', play a game of virtual Tea Duelling, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:58 --- Welcome!
  • 02:27 - News:
  • 02:41 --- Doctor Who: Series 10 (2016) already confirmed.
  • 04:44 --- Thunderbirds: Three new 1960s episodes to be made.
  • 06:19 --- Doctor Who: Titan Comics Eigth Doctor (Paul McGann) mini-series.
  • 08:44 --- Colin Baker: Last Man on Earth short film funded.
  • 09:30 --- Strangeness in Space: First episode now released, for free.
  • 10:00 --- Patrick Stewart: On wife's music tour.
  • 11:32 --- Colin Baker: Fallen out with DWM?
  • 13:14 - Doctor Who: The Ultimate Foe.
  • 32:51 - Tea Duelling.
  • 39:58 - The Matrix (1999 film).
  • 53:36 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 56:16 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 57:38 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #151 Doctor Who - The Unicorn and the Wasp

Staggering Commentary #151: Doctor Who - The Unicorn and the Wasp

For 27 July 2015 (recorded 5 February 2015)

Duration: 47:18

MP3 (27,793 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, bugged, in front of the 2008 Doctor Who episode, The Unicorn and the Wasp, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is the man in the brown suit, Donna is a right flapper and Agatha has a mystery to solve. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Unicorn and the Wasp…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #215

Staggering Podcast #215: Games of War (aka Troughton's Face Off)

For 20 July 2015 (recorded 13 July 2015)

Duration: 64:46

MP3 (38,037 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn review the 1969 Doctor Who TV story 'The War Games' and the 1983 film 'WarGames', say what we've been up to recently, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:25 --- Welcome!
  • 02:26 - News:
  • 02:40 --- Doctor Who: Back on the 19th September 2015.
  • 04:52 --- Star Wars: Young Han Solo film.
  • 07:16 --- Doctor Who: Lego Dimensions for Capaldi.
  • 09:48 --- Sapphire and Steel: New TV series?
  • 17:07 --- Danger Mouse: More cast added to new series.
  • 17:47 --- Locke and Key: Audio adaptation coming.
  • 20:08 - WarGames (1983 film).
  • 34:10 - Flotsam and Jetsam.
  • 44:24 - Doctor Who: The War Games.
  • 59:59 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 62:24 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 62:58 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #150: Primeval - Series 2, Episode 3

Staggering Commentary #150: Primeval - Series 2, Episode 3

For 13 July 2015 (recorded 10 June 2015)

Duration: 52:21

MP3 (30,757 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, teething, in front of the Primeval series two, episode three and spout our usual nonsense!

Nick Cutter is hunting for some ancient pussy, Connor has himself a proper bunny boiler and nobody seems to recognise that they are really at Thorpe Park. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Primeval: Series 2, Episode 3…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #214

Staggering Podcast #214: Like an Egyptian (aka The Hand of Sutekh)

For 22 June 2015 (recorded 15 June 2015)

Duration: 72:11

MP3 (42,3819 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1975 Doctor Who TV story 'Pyramids of Mars', the 1994 film 'Stargate', the 2015 film 'Minions', and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:00 --- Welcome!
  • 02:26 - News:
  • 02:37 --- Doctor Who: River Song coming to Big Finish.
  • 04:51 --- Neil Gaiman: American Gods TV series.
  • 06:33 --- Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace DVD cancelled.
  • 08:21 --- Patrick Macnee: DEAD!
  • 11:11 --- Clangers: want your money for toys.
  • 13:16 --- Colin Baker: wants your money for crowdfunded short film.
  • 16:05 - Doctor Who: Pyramids of Mars.
  • 32:54 - Minions (2015 film).
  • 35:42 - Stargate (1994 film).
  • 50:49 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 69:59 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 70:52 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #149 Doctor Who - The Doctor's Daughter

Staggering Commentary #149: Doctor Who - The Doctor's Daughter

For 29 June 2015 (recorded 26 November 2014)

Duration: 48:23

MP3 (28,431 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, copied, in front of the 2008 Doctor Who episode, The Doctor's Daughter, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is feeling violated, Jenny's surprisingly supple, the Hath have fish tanks attached to their faces and Martha's just along for the ride. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Doctor's Daughter…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #213

Staggering Podcast #213: Xenomorphs vs Drashigs (aka Skulking Through the Bowels)

For 22 June 2015 (recorded 15 June 2015)

Duration: 84:36

MP3 (49,649 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1973 Doctor Who TV story 'Carnival of Monsters', the 1986 film 'Aliens', say what we've been up to recently and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:48 --- Welcome!
  • 02:49 - News:
  • 03:01 --- Doctor Who: Second woman to write for New Who S9.
  • 04:35 --- Honours: Steven Moffat, Benedict Cumberbatch and more get Birthday Honours.
  • 07:01 --- Doctor Who: Osgood joins Big Finish UNIT series.
  • 09:33 --- Christopher Lee: DEAD!
  • 14:40 --- Ron Moody: DEAD!
  • 16:01 --- Ghostbusters: Chris Hemsworth is new receptionist.
  • 17:03 --- Prometheus/Alien: Mash-up movie.
  • 19:22 - Doctor Who: Carnival of Monsters.
  • 33:06 - Flotsam and Jetsam.
  • 57:04 - Aliens.
  • 74:11 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 80:26 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 81:10 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #148: Primeval - Series 2, Episode 1

Staggering Commentary #148: Primeval - Series 2, Episode 1

For 15 June 2015 (recorded 23 July 2014)

Duration: 52:21

MP3 (30,757 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, en-raptor-ed, in front of ITV's Primeval Series 2, Episode 1, and spout our usual nonsense!

Nick Cutter is feeling discombobulated, Claudia's feeling nonexistent and the raptors just want to go shopping. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Primeval: Series 2, Episode 1…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #212

Staggering Podcast #212: Life Cycles of the Naughty Looking (aka Horror on the Riviera)

For 8 June 2015 (recorded 1 June 2015)

Duration: 71:59

MP3 (42,264 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1986 Doctor Who TV story 'Terror of the Vervoids', the 1979 film 'Alien', the 2015 film 'Moomins on the Riviera' and the 2015 Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:52 --- Welcome!
  • 02:27 - News:
  • 02:37 --- Tron 3: DEAD!
  • 04:09 --- Humans: Airs on 14th June 2015 in the UK, 28th June 2015 in the US.
  • 05:21 --- Clangers: New series 15th June 2015 in the UK.
  • 06:47 --- The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Live action reboot in the works.
  • 07:55 --- Supergirl: Pilot leaked.
  • 08:42 --- Doctor Who: Lego Dimensions inclusion.
  • 10:29 - Alien.
  • 23:28 - Doctor Who: Symphonic Spectacular
  • 30:27 - Doctor Who: Terror of the Vervoids.
  • 44:53 - Moomins on the Riviera.
  • 51:21 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 66:49 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 77:26 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #147 Doctor Who - The Poison Sky

Staggering Commentary #147: Doctor Who - The Poison Sky

For 1 June 2015 (recorded 5 August 2014)

Duration: 46:21

MP3 (27,243 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, teleporting, in front of the 2008 Doctor Who episode, The Poison Sky, and spout our usual nonsense!

Martha is seeing double, Donna has a new interest in probic vents and the Doctor wants the world to burn. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Poison Sky…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #146 Doctor Who - The Sontaran Stratagem

Staggering Commentary #146: Doctor Who - The Sontaran Stratagem

For 1 June 2015 (recorded 5 August 2014)

Duration: 47:10

MP3 (27,722 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, choking, in front of the 2008 Doctor Who episode, The Sontaran Stratagem, and spout our usual nonsense!

Martha is wanting the Doctor, Donna has some explaining to do with her family and the Doctor is getting all choked up. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Sontaran Stratagem…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #211

Staggering Podcast #211: Cyborgs, Androids and Taran Wood Beasts (aka Rival Rubber Head)

For 25 May 2015 (recorded 18 May 2015)

Duration: 76:19

MP3 (44,802 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1978 Doctor Who TV story 'The Androids of Tara' and the 1984 film 'The Terminator', play a game, say what we've been up to recently and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:10 --- Welcome!
  • 02:09 - News:
  • 02:47 --- Doctor Who: Moffat signed up for more?
  • 05:01 --- Renewals: More Agent Carter, Agents of SHIELD, Orphan Black and iZombie back for more.
  • 06:50 --- Martin Freeman: Joining Captain America.
  • 08:00 --- Doctor Who: Titan Comics' The Four Doctors.
  • 10:23 --- Doctor Who RPG: Free unofficial sourcebooks from fans.
  • 12:45 --- Science: Self repairing concrete.
  • 13:38 --- Arthur Darvill: Now in DC's Legends of Tomorrow.
  • 16:24 - The Terminator.
  • 30:57 - Quiz: Robot, Android or Cyborg?
  • 37:11 - Doctor Who: The Androids of Tara.
  • 50:22 - Flotsam and Jetsam.
  • 63:08 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 69:51 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 70:46 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #145: Babylon 5 - Z'ha'dum

Staggering Commentary #145: Babylon 5 - Z'ha'dum

For 18 May 2015 (recorded 25 June 2014)

Duration: 44:45

MP3 (26,303 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, jumped, in front of the Babylon 5 third season finale episode, 'Z'ha'dum', and spout our usual nonsense!

Sheridan has a blast from the past, Sheridan goes somewhere bad and Sheridan goes for a dive. But enough of his problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Babylon 5: Z'ha'dum…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #210

Staggering Podcast #210: Leather Bikini of Ultron (aka Staggering Chap Rap)

For 11 May 2015 (recorded 4 May 2015)

Duration: 80:25

MP3 (47,199 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1977 Doctor Who TV story 'The Face of Evil' and the 2015 film 'Avengers: Age of Ultron', say what we've been up to recently and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:50 --- Welcome!
  • 02:28 - News:
  • 02:35 --- Torchwood: Big Finish series.
  • 05:57 --- Red Dwarf: Series 11 and 12 coming to Dave.
  • 07:30 --- Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrel: Finally on TV - Sunday 17th May 2015, 10pm, BBC One.
  • 08:34 --- Nigel Terry: DEAD!
  • 09:30 --- Grace Lee Whitney: DEAD!
  • 10:24 --- NASA: Breaking our understanding of Physics.
  • 12:26 - Doctor Who: The Face of Evil.
  • 27:35 - Flotsam and Jetsam.
  • 49:48 - Avengers: Age of Ultron.
  • 64:55 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 74:55 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 75:30 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #144 Doctor Who - Planet of the Ood

Staggering Commentary #144: Doctor Who - Planet of the Ood

For 6 May 2015 (recorded 25 June 2014)

Duration: 45:26

MP3 (26,700 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, foaming, in front of the 2008 Doctor Who episode, Planet of the Ood, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor must escape from the claw, Donna wants some social justice, the Ood should hate evolution and Klineman Halpen is going through the change. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Planet of the Ood…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #209

Staggering Podcast #209: Of Daleks and Beach Balls (aka When Slythers Evolve)

For 27 April 2015 (recorded 20 April 2015)

Duration: 74:18

MP3 (43,615 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1964 Doctor Who TV story 'The Dalek Invasion of Earth' and the 1974 film 'Dark Star', say what we've been up to recently and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:39 --- Welcome!
  • 02:29 - News:
  • 02:43 --- Doctor Who: 8 Seasons and a movie?
  • 06:11 --- Trailers: Star Wars and Batman v Superman.
  • 12:09 --- Doctor Who: Symphonic Spectacular 'album cover'.
  • 13:17 --- Doctor Who: Eccleston's continued griping.
  • 15:29 --- Star Trek: Cosplay, in space.
  • 17:28 --- DC: Cosplay international record.
  • 19:07 - Dark Star.
  • 32:47 - Flotsam and Jetsam.
  • 43:54 - Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth.
  • 61:27 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 68:08 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 69:10 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #143: Babylon 5 - Shadow Dancing

Staggering Commentary #143: Babylon 5 - Shadow Dancing

For 20 April 2015 (recorded 12 June 2014)

Duration: 46:32

MP3 (27,348 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, stabbed, in front of the Babylon 5 penultimate third season episode, 'Shadow Dancing', and spout our usual nonsense!

Franklin has a stabbing pain, Delenn is keeping an eye on Sheridan during the night and who is that visitor at this late hour? But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Babylon 5: Shadow Dancing…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #208

Staggering Podcast #208: Dead Who, Reborn Bat (aka Watershed 1989)

For 13 April 2015 (recorded 6 April 2015)

Duration: 79:45

MP3 (46,810 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1989 Doctor Who story 'Survival' and the 1989 film 'Batman', say what we've been up to recently and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:53 --- Welcome!
  • 01:34 - News:
  • 01:42 --- Doctor Who: Official BitTorrent Bundle.
  • 04:31 --- The X-Files: Coming back to TV.
  • 06:50 --- The Avengers: Emma Peel audio adventures.
  • 09:12 --- Doctor Who: Hugo nomination for Listen.
  • 11:02 --- Crumbly Rant: Political rant perhaps involving Bilbo Baggins...
  • 13:09 --- Doctor Who RPG: Ninth Doctor sourcebook out in PDF.
  • 13:58 --- IDW Comics: Star Trek/Green Lantern crossover.
  • 16:11 - Doctor Who: Survival.
  • 29:44 - Game: Bring Your Own Book.
  • 55:02 - Batman (1989 film).
  • 67:21 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 71:36 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 72:15 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #142 Doctor Who - The Fires of Pompeii

Staggering Commentary #142: Doctor Who - The Fires of Pompeii

For 6 April 2015 (recorded 25 June 2014)

Duration: 51:29

MP3 (30,252 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, pyroclasticed, in front of the 2008 Doctor Who episode, The Fires of Pompeii, and spout our usual nonsense!

Donna wants to change history, the Doctor has a hankering for another man's face and the people of Pompeii are going to have a very bad day. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Fires of Pompeii…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #207

Staggering Podcast #207: Mysterious Planet of Death (aka The Embuggerance)

For 30 March 2015 (recorded 23 March 2015)

Duration: 61:53

MP3 (36,342 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn review the 1986 Doctor Who story 'The Mysterious Planet', discuss the recently deceased Sir Terry Pratchett and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:43 --- Welcome!
  • 02:40 - News:
  • 02:49 --- Terry Pratchett: DEAD.
  • 03:45 --- Star Wars: First stand-alone film named and filler novel.
  • 06:42 --- Tron 3: Filming later this year.
  • 08:49 --- Harry Potter: Tom Felton meets the superfans.
  • 10:38 --- Karen Gillan: HBO's The Devil You Know.
  • 12:07 - Terry Pratchett.
  • 25:11 - Quiz: New Who stats.
  • 37:47 - Doctor Who: The Mysterious Planet.
  • 54:31 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 58:40 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 59:29 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #141: Babylon 5 - Walkabout

Staggering Commentary #141: Babylon 5 - Walkabout

For 23 March 2015 (recorded 15 May 2014)

Duration: 44:47

MP3 (26,324 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, down bellowed, in front of the Babylon 5 third season episode, 'Walkabout', and spout our usual nonsense!

Franklin wants to find himself to have a jolly good word, Sheridan is itching for a fight and Lyta has a new master. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Babylon 5: Walkabout…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #206

Staggering Podcast #206: Mystery Men of the Autons (aka You have been and always shall be... Spock)

For 16 March 2015 (recorded 9 March 2015)

Duration: 67:55

MP3 (39,881 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1999 film 'Mystery Men'and the 1971 Doctor Who story 'Terror of the Autons', discuss the recently deceased Leonard Nimoy and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:10 --- Welcome!
  • 02:09 - News:
  • 02:22 --- Leonard Nimoy: DEAD.
  • 04:21 --- Harrison Ford: MAIMED (again!)
  • 07:44 --- Community: Back for season 6.
  • 09:05 --- Harve Bennett: DEAD.
  • 10:38 --- Space: Sarah Brightman goes to the ISS.
  • 13:05 --- Doctor Who: Life insurance against extermination by Dalek.
  • 14:35 --- Shatner: Shat-app - Shatoetry.
  • 17:18 - Leonard Nimoy.
  • 27:00 - Mystery Men.
  • 40:44 - Doctor Who: Terror of the Autons.
  • 54:45 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 64:49 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 65:24 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #140 Doctor Who - Partners in Crime

Staggering Commentary #140: Doctor Who - Partners in Crime

For 9 March 2015 (recorded 12 June 2014)

Duration: 53:13

MP3 (31,265 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, fattened, in front of the 2008 Doctor Who premiere episode, Partners in Crime, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is on the case, Donna is on the same case and the Adipose are nothing if not fat. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Partners in Crime…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #205

Staggering Podcast #205: The Quest of Scares (aka Tapa, tapa)

For 2 March 2015 (recorded 23 February 2015)

Duration: 71:32

MP3 (41,994 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1999 film 'Galaxy Quest', discuss Doctor Who violence and scares over the years, say what we've been up to recently, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:30 --- Welcome!
  • 02:18 - News:
  • 02:30 --- Doctor Who: New UNIT Big Finish series with Kate Stewart.
  • 05:16 --- Alien: New sequel from Neill Blomkamp.
  • 07:14 --- Ghostbusters: Reboot and original series sequel?
  • 09:12 --- Samuel Anderson: Best male performance!
  • 11:01 --- Doctor Who: Titan comics Doctors 10, 11 & 12 crossover series.
  • 13:31 - Galaxy Quest.
  • 27:58 - Flotsum and Jetsam.
  • 45:46 - Doctor Who: Scares and violence in new vs old Doctor Who.
  • 59:31 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 66:28 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 67:07 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #139: Babylon 5 - War Without End, Part Two

Staggering Commentary #139: Babylon 5 - War Without End, Part Two

For 23 February 2015 (recorded 5 February 2015)

Duration: 45:19

MP3 (26,632 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, Zathrased, in front of the Season 3 Babylon 5 episode, War Without End, Part Two, and spout our usual nonsense!

Sheridan is space suit jumping, Sinclair's getting to that age for the change and Zathras is still poor Zathras. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy War Without End, Part Two…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #138: Babylon 5 - War Without End, Part One

Staggering Commentary #138: Babylon 5 - War Without End, Part One

For 23 February 2015 (recorded 5 February 2015)

Duration: 49:23

MP3 (29,180 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, unstuck, in front of the Season 3 Babylon 5 episode, War Without End, Part One, and spout our usual nonsense!

Sinclair is scarred, Zathras is scared and Londo is aged. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy War Without End, Part One…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #204

Staggering Podcast #204: Terror of the Pod People (aka Feel my Suckers!)

For 16 February 2015 (recorded 9 February 2015)

Duration: 76:10

MP3 (44,708 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn review 'Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons' and the 1978 film 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers', find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:03 --- Welcome!
  • 02:08 - News:
  • 02:21 --- Doctor Who: Sixth Doctor's final adventure coming.
  • 05:54 --- Doctor Who: LEGO.
  • 11:18 --- The Musketeers: Gets a third season.
  • 14:35 --- Doctor Who: Comic book getting UK release.
  • 19:13 - Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978).
  • 29:00 - Flotsum and Jetsam.
  • 50:03 - Doctor Who: Terror of the Zygons.
  • 68:54 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 73:25 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 74:04 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #137: Doctor Who - Last Christmas

Staggering Commentary #137: Doctor Who - Last Christmas

For 9 February 2015 (recorded 5 February 2015)

Duration: 63:23

MP3 (37,220 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, crabby, in front of the 2014 Doctor Who Christmas special, Last Christmas, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is dreaming, Clara is dreaming, Danny is still a dead soldier and Father Christmas likes a bit of Ho, Ho, Ho at night. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Last Christmas…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #203

Staggering Podcast #203: The Mind Rabbit (aka The Foreign Edit)

For 2 February 2015 (recorded 26 January 2015)

Duration: 52:07

MP3 (29,976 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review 'Doctor Who: The Mind Robber' and the 1988 film 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit', find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:52 --- Welcome!
  • 02:02 - News:
  • 02:10 --- Atlantis: DEAD!
  • 05:08 --- Torchwood: Back in radio form.
  • 06:55 --- Star Trek: Simon Pegg to write next film.
  • 08:14 --- Simon Fisher-Becker: Even more hitched.
  • 09:04 --- Colin Baker: Star Trekkin' across the universe.
  • 12:10 --- In the Flesh: DEAD!
  • 13:08 --- Wizards vs Aliens: On hiatus.
  • 15:25 - Doctor Who: The Mind Robber.
  • 29:00 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988 film).
  • 44:24 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 46:56 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 48:09 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #136: Doctor Who - Death in Heaven

Staggering Commentary #136: Doctor Who - Death in Heaven

For 26 January 2015 (recorded 7 January 2015)

Duration: 60:50

MP3 (35,730 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, unearthed, in front of the 2014 Doctor Who episode, Death in Heaven, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's been promoted, Danny's been upgraded, Clara is hanging around a graveyard and Missy is bananas. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Death in Heaven…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #135: Doctor Who - Dark Water

Staggering Commentary #135: Doctor Who - Dark Water

For 26 January 2015 (recorded 7 January 2015)

Duration: 48:49

MP3 (28,685 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, splattered, in front of the 2014 Doctor Who episode, Dark Water, and spout our usual nonsense!

Danny, the ex-solider, is feeling less than lively, Clara hasn't learnt how to ask for help and Missy reveals herself to the Doctor. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Dark Water…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #202

Staggering Podcast #202: Danger, Susan Foreman! (aka Oh, the Pain... The Pain)

For 19 January 2015 (recorded 12 January 2015)

Duration: 64:54

MP3 (38,107 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review 'Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction' and the 1998 'Lost in Space' film, play a silly game, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:21 --- Welcome!
  • 02:01 - News:
  • 02:08 --- Doctor Who: Capaldi snubbed in National Television Awards.
  • 03:41 --- Daredevil: Netflix series coming 10th April 2015.
  • 04:50 --- Fiona Cumming: DEAD!
  • 06:17 --- Rod Taylor: DEAD!
  • 07:26 --- Brian Clemens: DEAD!
  • 08:27 --- Neil Gaiman: New short stories book.
  • 10:00 --- Doctor Who RPG: 8th Doctor sourcebook out in PDF.
  • 13:41 - Lost in Space (1998 film).
  • 26:18 - Game: Grab My Sonic.
  • 28:23 - Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction.
  • 43:49 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 59:13 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 60:57 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #134: Doctor Who - In the Forest of the Night

Staggering Commentary #134: Doctor Who - In the Forest of the Night

For 12 January 2015 (recorded 26 November 2014)

Duration: 49:18

MP3 (28,968 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, foliaged, in front of the 2014 Doctor Who episode, In the Forest of the Night, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is confused by the wood, Clara is leaving her marking on the TARDIS, Maebh is Little Red Riding Hood on drugs and did Danny mention he used to be a soldier? But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy In the Forest of the Night…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #201

Staggering Podcast #201: Festive Face Huggery (aka Predicting, Hoping and Fearing 2015)

For 5 January 2015 (recorded 29 December 2014)

Duration: 90:58

MP3 (53,379 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review 'Doctor Who: Last Christmas', come up with our Predictions, Hopes and Dreams, and Fears for 2015, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2014, play an audio quiz, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:42 --- Welcome!
  • 01:52 - News:
  • 02:04 --- Doctor Who: Clara back for another season.
  • 05:45 --- Star Trek: New scriptwriter required.
  • 07:33 --- Models: Unofficial Sci-Fi models.
  • 10:45 - The News Quiz 2014.
  • 26:08 - Doctor Who: Last Christmas.
  • 43:36 - Predictions, Fears and Hopes & Dreams for the future:
  • 43:50 --- How wrong we were: Predictions for 2014.
  • 50:27 --- Predictions for 2015.
  • 56:06 --- How wrong we were: Hopes and Dreams for 2014.
  • 63:03 --- Hopes and Dreams for 2015.
  • 68:14 --- How wrong we were: Fears for 2014.
  • 71:47 --- Fears for 2015.
  • 78:23 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 84:55 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 85:40 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #133: Doctor Who - Flatline

Staggering Commentary #133: Doctor Who - Flatline

For 29 December 2014 (recorded 12 November 2014)

Duration: 48:33

MP3 (28,527 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, flattened, in front of the 2014 Doctor Who episode, Flatline, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor wants to lend a hand, Clara is taking charge and KFC have named the monsters. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Flatline…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #200

Staggering Podcast #200: Fun, Frivolity and Jollity (aka Even more Crackers)

For 22 December 2014 (recorded 14 December 2014)

Duration: 116:03

MP3 (68,085 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller play lots of silly games to celebrate our 200th podcast, 7½ years of podcasting and Christmas, discuss Doctor Who's portrayals of real life historical figures, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:20 --- Welcome!
  • 01:40 - Christmas Crackers!
  • 05:10 - News:
  • 05:18 --- Doctor Who: BBC Theme park in 2020.
  • 08:01 --- Star Trek: New director required.
  • 11:29 --- Doctor Who: Lethbridge-Stewart novels coming.
  • 13:14 --- Tom Adams: DEAD!
  • 15:19 - Game: Doctor Who Series 8 Audio Quiz.
  • 28:45 - Game: Swanee-Kazoo
  • 33:17 - Doctor Who: Historical figures in Doctor Who.
  • 48:07 - Game: Theme Tune Audio Quiz.
  • 60:19 - Game: Cheddar Gorge.
  • 66:48 - Staggering Stories: Cardiff visit and Doctor Who set tour.
  • 80:56 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 108:09 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 110:01 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #132: Doctor Who - Mummy on the Orient Express

Staggering Commentary #132: Doctor Who - Mummy on the Orient Express

For 15 December 2014 (recorded 12 November 2014)

Duration: 49:44

MP3 (29,106 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, shambled, in front of the 2014 Doctor Who episode, Mummy on the Orient Express, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is talking to himself, Clara wants a last hurrah and Perkins was probably a chimney sweep as a child. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Mummy on the Orient Express…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #199

Staggering Podcast #199: Calm Before the Celebrations (aka Balls)

For 8 December 2014 (recorded 1 December 2014)

Duration: 81:09

MP3 (47,634 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, and Keith Dunn discuss the unbroadcast 1980 Doctor Who story 'Shada' and the 1987 comedy film 'Spaceballs', find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:26 --- Welcome!
  • 02:52 - News:
  • 03:02 --- Doctor Who: Female writer for new season?
  • 05:39 --- Jekyll and Hyde: ITV making a new TV series.
  • 08:44 --- Westworld: HBO creating TV series.
  • 11:28 --- Doctor Who: New Statesman Doctor Who spoof cover.
  • 13:46 --- Reboot: Animated CGI series coming back with The Guardian Code.
  • 16:44 --- Star Trek: You can now buy Klingon Blood Wine.
  • 19:04 --- Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer out.
  • 20:57 --- BBC Sci-Fi Season: My Life in Science Fiction.
  • 22:01 - Doctor Who: Shada.
  • 40:11 - Spaceballs.
  • 53:58 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 76:29 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 77:42 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #131: Doctor Who - Kill the Moon

Staggering Commentary #131: Doctor Who - Kill the Moon

For 1 December 2014 (recorded 30 October 2014)

Duration: 49:44

MP3 (29,220 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, lunatic, in front of the 2014 Doctor Who episode, Kill the Moon, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor has split, Clara has one of her moods, Courtney is a disruptive influence and the moon is a what?! But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Kill the Moon…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #198

Staggering Podcast #198: Heavenly Death (aka The Red Light Podcast)

For 24 November 2014 (recorded 17 November 2014)

Duration: 70:22

MP3 (41,309 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss the 2014 Doctor Who episode 'Death in Heaven' and the season as a whole, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:16 --- Welcome!
  • 01:46 - News:
  • 01:56 --- Doctor Who: Big Finish resurrects Jon Pertwee.
  • 04:21 --- Star Wars: Episode VII named.
  • 06:19 --- The Bionic Man: Now costing Six Billion.
  • 08:35 --- Aunt May: Spider-man spin-off not happening.
  • 09:48 --- Glen A Larson: DEAD!
  • 10:54 --- Fine Art: Superheroes in ruffs.
  • 12:28 --- Conventions: Staggering team going to L.I. Who and Chicago TARDIS.
  • 14:41 - Doctor Who: Death in Heaven.
  • 35:48 - Doctor Who: New Who Season 8 retrospective.
  • 56:38 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 65:37 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 66:22 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #130: Doctor Who - The Caretaker

Staggering Commentary #130: Doctor Who - The Caretaker

For 17 November 2014 (recorded 30 October 2014)

Duration: 47:21

MP3 (27,832 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, PEed, in front of the 2014 Doctor Who episode, The Caretaker, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor has a cunning disguise, Courtney is feeling unwell and has Danny mentioned that he was a solider? But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Caretaker…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #197

Staggering Podcast #197: In the Dark of the Water (aka Dirty Clouds)

For 10 November 2014 (recorded 3 November 2014)

Duration: 74:30

MP3 (43,733 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss the 2014 Doctor Who stories 'In the Forest of the Night' and 'Dark Water', find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:15 --- Welcome!
  • 02:13 - News:
  • 02:21 --- Doctor Who: Soundtrack release for The Day of the Doctor and The Time of the Doctor.
  • 03:20 --- Marvel: Benedict Cumberbatch to be Strange?
  • 04:39 --- Doctor Who: Replacement programme for The Day of the Doctor blu-rays.
  • 06:21 --- Marvel: No Agent Carter for UK Channel 4.
  • 07:56 --- Syphy: Admits that they've dropped the Sci-Fi ball.
  • 09:54 --- Barrowman: Working with NASA for Project Orion.
  • 10:36 --- Nichelle Nicols: Detained at airport, companion has drugs.
  • 11:35 - Doctor Who: In the Forest of the Night.
  • 26:05 - Doctor Who: Dark Water.
  • 53:20 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 68:44 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 69:31 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #129: Doctor Who - Time Heist

Staggering Commentary #129: Doctor Who - Time Heist

For 3 November 2014 (recorded 15 October 2014)

Duration: 48:51

MP3 (28,706 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, hustled, in front of the 2014 Doctor Who episode, Time Heist, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor has forgotten something, Clara has forgotten something, Psi has forgotten something and Saibra has forgotten something. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Time Heist…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #196

Staggering Podcast #196: The Trains of Death (aka The Clara Show)

For 27 October 2014 (recorded 20 October 2014)

Duration: 89:05

MP3 (52,277 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss the 2014 Doctor Who stories 'Mummy on the Orient Express' and 'Flatline', find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:16 --- Welcome!
  • 02:45 - News:
  • 03:36 --- Minister of Chance: Kickstarter for film.
  • 05:20 --- Ghostbusters 3: New script, new cast.
  • 07:20 --- Humans: Everybody needs good androids.
  • 08:54 --- DC Comics: Ten new films over five years.
  • 12:33 --- Doctor Who: Buy a Siege Mode TARDIS.
  • 14:35 --- Lynda Bellingham: DEAD!
  • 15:46 - Keith's Birthday: Presents 1.
  • 17:49 - Doctor Who: Mummy on the Orient Express.
  • 35:38 - Keith's Birthday: Presents 2.
  • 37:31 - Doctor Who: Flatline.
  • 60:14 - Keith's Birthday: Presents 3.
  • 63:44 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 83:08 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 85:10 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #128: Doctor Who - Listen

Staggering Commentary #128: Doctor Who - Listen

For 20 October 2014 (recorded 15 October 2014)

Duration: 53:08

MP3 (31,212 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, divided, in front of the 2014 Doctor Who episode, Listen, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is scared of the dark, Rupert's bed has been usurped and Clara grabs children. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Listen…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #195

Staggering Podcast #195: Moon the Caretaker (aka Nuking the Chicken)

For 13 October 2014 (recorded 6 October 2014)

Duration: 64:53

MP3 (38,097 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss the 2014 Doctor Who stories 'The Caretaker' and 'Kill the Moon', find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:32 --- Welcome!
  • 02:24 - News:
  • 03:31 --- Doctor Who: Experience reopens on the 24th October.
  • 05:51 --- Gerry Anderson: Firestorm series to be Kickstarted to life.
  • 08:13 --- William Shatner: Back to play Kirk in new Star Trek film?
  • 11:10 --- Community: Shirley leaves Greendale.
  • 12:49 --- Maggie Stables: DEAD!
  • 14:20 --- Star Wars: X-Wing Airer.
  • 16:49 - Doctor Who: The Caretaker.
  • 32:16 - Doctor Who: Kill the Moon.
  • 51:14 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 62:24 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 62:52 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #127: Doctor Who - Robot of Sherwood

Staggering Commentary #127: Doctor Who - Robot of Sherwood

For 6 October 2014 (recorded 17 September 2014)

Duration: 49:23

MP3 (29,016 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, pantoed, in front of the 2014 Doctor Who episode, Robot of Sherwood, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's as fed up with Robin as the viewers, Robin Hood himself is desperate for pain and the Sheriff of Nottingham may or may not be a robot or a cyborg. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Robot of Sherwood…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #194

Staggering Podcast #194: The Missing (aka The Mad Scramble)

For 29 September 2014 (recorded 24 September 2014)

Duration: 77:58

MP3 (45,762 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn discuss the 2014 Doctor Who stories 'Listen' and 'Time Heist', find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:03 --- Welcome!
  • 01:59 - News:
  • 02:02 --- Doctor Who: Guests for Christmas.
  • 03:26 --- Matt Smith: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.
  • 05:03 --- Danger Mouse: New voices all around.
  • 07:08 --- DEAD: Jane Baker, Angus Lennie and Richard Kiel.
  • 12:59 --- Shatner: Laments his mortality.
  • 09:33 --- Doctor Who RPG: 7th Doctor sourcebook out.
  • 10:59 --- Shatner: Thomson holidays advert.
  • 13:12 --- Brian Blessed: Hawkwind's Sonic Attack.
  • 14:24 --- Thunderbirds: Sheridan Smith's halfway through voicing Lady Penelope.
  • 16:49 - Doctor Who: Listen.
  • 38:45 - Doctor Who: Time Heist.
  • 57:44 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 74:33 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 75:11 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #126: Doctor Who - Into the Dalek

Staggering Commentary #126: Doctor Who - Into the Dalek

For 8 September 2014 (recorded 17 September 2014)

Duration: 49:23

MP3 (29,020 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, miniaturised, in front of the 2014 Doctor Who episode, Into the Dalek, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is soul searching, Danny is causing himself brain damage and Rusty is feeling penetrated. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Into the Dalek…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #193

Staggering Podcast #193: The Adventures of Rusty and Robin (aka Operation Derby)

For 15 September 2014 (recorded 8 September 2014)

Duration: 97:50

MP3 (57,412 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss the 2014 Doctor Who stories 'Into the Dalek' and 'Robot of Sherwood', reminisce on the recent Whooverville 6 convention, play a game, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:33 --- Welcome!
  • 02:01 - News:
  • 03:02 --- Doctor Who: New showrunner rumours.
  • 05:47 --- Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett: BBC Radio 4 adaptation of Good Omens.
  • 09:20 --- Clangers: Michael Palin to narrate the new series.
  • 11:14 --- Back to the Future: The musical pushed futher back into the future.
  • 12:59 --- Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog: A sequel in 2015?
  • 14:40 - Doctor Who: Into the Dalek.
  • 33:33 - Game: Operation.
  • 38:20 - Doctor Who: Robot of Sherwood.
  • 56:13 - Whooverville 6.
  • 70:56 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 92:01 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 92:45 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #125: Doctor Who - Deep Breath

Staggering Commentary #125: Doctor Who - Deep Breath

For 8 September 2014 (recorded 2 September 2014)

Duration: 80:59

MP3 (47,532 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, eyebrowed, in front of the 2014 opening Doctor Who episode, Deep Breath, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's not feeling himself, Clara's being attacked by a newspaper and the villain is slightly exposing himself. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Deep Breath…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #192

Staggering Podcast #192: The Capaldi Cometh (aka New Doctor, New Danger!)

For 1 September 2014 (recorded 25 August 2014)

Duration: 70:58

MP3 (41,670 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss the 2014 Doctor Who story 'Deep Breath', find some general news and very little else, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:22 --- Welcome!
  • 02:01 - News:
  • 02:12 --- Doctor Who: Extra behind the scenes online programme.
  • 03:48 --- The Woman in Black: Film sequel coming.
  • 05:38 --- Doctor Who Legacy: New S8 content each week.
  • 06:58 --- Benedict Cumberbatch: To voice Khan.
  • 08:06 --- Doctor Who: Clara to leave TARDIS?
  • 09:55 --- Doctor Who: Porn film.
  • 10:47 --- Richard Attenborough: DEAD!
  • 12:33 - Doctor Who: Deep Breath.
  • 60:58 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 69:49 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 70:27 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #124: Doctor Who - Voyage of the Damned

Staggering Commentary #124: Doctor Who - Voyage of the Damned

For 25 August 2014 (recorded 15 May 2014)

Duration: 77:01

MP3 (45,208 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, Fooned, in front of the 2007 Christmas Doctor Who episode, Voyage of the Damned, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's back in a DJ, Astrid is going off the deep end and Mr Copper is played by a complete twat. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Voyage of the Damned…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #191

Staggering Podcast #191: Recursion of the 1980s (aka Crumbly's Half Centenary)

For 18 August 2014 (recorded 11 August 2014)

Duration: 83:33

MP3 (49,042 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1982 classic film 'Tron', the 1982 Doctor Who story 'Castrovalva' and the 2014 Karen Gillan film 'Guardians of the Galaxy', stow some Escape Pod Discs, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:59 --- Welcome!
  • 02:09 - News:
  • 02:20 --- Doctor Who: Moffat's online videos.
  • 04:38 --- Dirk Gently: New TV Series on the way?
  • 06:45 --- Doctor Who: Australian simulcast and more Symphonic Spectaculars.
  • 08:58 --- Doctor Who: Capaldi signed on for second season?
  • 11:40 - Tron (1982 film).
  • 27:02 - Escape Pod Discs: Scott.
  • 29:46 - Doctor Who: Castrovalva.
  • 48:00 - Guardians of the Galaxy (2014 film).
  • 59:05 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 75:22 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 76:51 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #123: Babylon 5 - Interludes and Examinations

Staggering Commentary #123: Babylon 5 - Interludes and Examinations

For 11 August 2014 (recorded 20 March 2014)

Duration: 43:56

MP3 (25,826 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, stimmed, in front of the Babylon 5 third season episode, 'Interludes and Examinations', and spout our usual nonsense!

Sheridan is dreaming, Kosh gets that burning sensation and Franklin is stimulated. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Babylon 5: Interludes and Examinations…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #190

Staggering Podcast #190: Beach Holidays (aka Sand in Delicate Places)

For 4 August 2014 (recorded 28 July 2014)

Duration: 73:07

MP3 (42,922 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1984 classic film 'Dune' and the 1980 Doctor Who story 'The Leisure Hive', play a game of Cheddar Gorge, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:26 --- Welcome!
  • 02:19 - News:
  • 02:22 --- Doctor Who: Capaldi's silver screen adventure.
  • 04:28 --- Babylon 5: New film hopes?
  • 07:40 --- Doctor Who: New comics and 50th anniversary DVD/Blu-ray box sets.
  • 12:07 --- Firefly: Cast back for online game.
  • 14:54 --- Locke & Key: Film series deal.
  • 16:05 - Doctor Who: The Leisure Hive.
  • 38:21 - Game: Cheddar Gorge.
  • 43:07 - Dune (1984 film).
  • 59:05 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:53 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:43 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #122: Doctor Who - Last of the Time Lords

Staggering Commentary #122: Doctor Who - Last of the Time Lords

For 28 July 2014 (recorded 17 April 2014)

Duration: 57:01

MP3 (33,492 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, reset buttoned, in front of the 2007 Doctor Who episode, Last of the Time Lords, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is Dobbying it up, Martha is on a mission and the Master has apparently become a wife beater. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Last of the Time Lords…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #121: Doctor Who - The Sound of Drums

Staggering Commentary #121: Doctor Who - The Sound of Drums

For 28 July 2014 (recorded 17 April 2014)

Duration: 48:37

MP3 (28,570 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, voted, in front of the 2007 Doctor Who episode, The Sound of Drums, and spout our usual nonsense!

Harold Saxon emits some terrible gas, the US President gets more than he bargained for and the Doctor is the Master's gimp. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Sound of Drums…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #189

Staggering Podcast #189: The Highlanding (aka More Dodgy Accents)

For 21 July 2014 (recorded 14 July 2014)

Duration: 64:56

MP3 (38,132 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1986 classic film 'Highlander' and the 1966 Doctor Who story 'The Highlanders', play a game of Cheddar Gorge, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:59 --- Welcome!
  • 02:08 - News:
  • 02:22 --- Doctor Who: Leaks abound.
  • 07:08 --- Orphan Black: Back for a third season.
  • 08:29 --- Gremlins and The Goonies: sequelling or rebooting.
  • 10:25 --- Ghostbusters: 30th anniversary cinema screenings.
  • 11:53 --- Doctor Who RPG: Sixth Doctor source book.
  • 14:07 --- Doctor Who: Ben Wheatley directing.
  • 14:47 --- Patrick Stewart: will record a custom message for £1,000.
  • 16:55 --- Scottish Vote: David Tennant & John Barrowman just say no.
  • 18:36 - Doctor Who: The Highlanders.
  • 30:57 - Game: Cheddar Gorge.
  • 34:58 - Highlander.
  • 50:16 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 57:57 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 59:19 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #120: Babylon 5 - Ship of Tears

Staggering Commentary #120: Babylon 5 - Ship of Tears

For 14 July 2014 (recorded 4 March 2014)

Duration: 43:49

MP3 (25,760 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, merged, in front of the Babylon 5 third season episode, 'Ship of Tears', and spout our usual nonsense!

Bester wants something from the freezer, the Shadows need some auto spares and G'Kar still wants in. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Babylon 5: Ship of Tears…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #188

Staggering Podcast #188: A Mogwai, an Ergon and Danger Mouse Walk into a Bar... (aka That Ergon's a Chicken!)

For 7 July 2014 (recorded 1 July 2014)

Duration: 58:57

MP3 (34,622 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1984 classic film 'Gremlins' and the 1983 Doctor Who story 'Arc of Infinity', play a game of Doctor Who Quotes, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:53 --- Welcome!
  • 01:36 - News:
  • 01:47 --- Doctor Who: Back on 23rd August 2014.
  • 03:58 --- Community: Six Seasons.
  • 05:16 --- Danger Mouse: Secret Agent's back for more.
  • 08:01 --- Doctor Who: S8 only 12 episodes and US screening.
  • 09:18 - Doctor Who: Arc of Infinity.
  • 23:23 - Game: Doctor Who Quotes.
  • 35:38 - Gremlins.
  • 44:56 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 50:34 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 51:40 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #119: Doctor Who - Blink

Staggering Commentary #119: Doctor Who - Utopia

For 2 June 2014 (recorded 4 March 2014)

Duration: 49:27

MP3 (29,056 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, corralled, in front of the 2007 Doctor Who episode, Utopia, and spout our usual nonsense!

Jack's a hanger-on, Yana has buried the truth and the Doctor is mainly doing running, again. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Utopia…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #187

Staggering Podcast #187: Forbidden Oculus of Evil (aka Actually a 'Fake Keith' Production)

For 23 June 2014 (recorded 16 June 2014)

Duration: 71:46

MP3 (42,134 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1956 classic film 'Forbidden Planet', plus the 1975 Doctor Who story 'The Planet of Evil' and Karen Gillan's 2014 film Oculus, talk about our Evening with Sophie Aldred, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:34 --- Welcome!
  • 02:23 - News:
  • 02:34 --- Doctor Who: World Tour.
  • 04:28 --- DEAD: Sam Kelly.
  • 05:15 --- DEAD: Rik Mayall.
  • 06:14 --- DEAD: Casey Kasem.
  • 07:42 --- DEAD: Francis Matthews.
  • 08:25 --- MAIMED: Harrison Ford.
  • 09:40 --- Radio 4: Sci-Fi season - Dangerous Visions.
  • 10:39 --- Doctor Who RPG: Unofficial Doctor guides for non-canon stories.
  • 12:15 --- DC Films: A whole slew of superhero films coming.
  • 13:41 - Forbidden Planet.
  • 29:56 - An Evening with Sophie Aldred.
  • 37:26 - Doctor Who: Planet of Evil.
  • 51:20 - Oculus.
  • 60:21 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 64:44 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 65:15 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #118: Babylon 5 - Severed Dreams

Staggering Commentary #118: Babylon 5 - Severed Dreams

For 16 June 2014 (recorded 14 November 2013)

Duration: 46:17

MP3 (27,204 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, civil warred, in front of the Babylon 5 third season episode Severed Dreams, and spout our usual nonsense!

President Clark's forces have a bone to pick with B5, Delenn gets her bad-ass on and Sheridan is looking a little transparent. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Babylon 5: Severed Dreams…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #186

Staggering Podcast #186: Paradise in Space (aka Putting Paradise Towers to Rights)

For 9 June 2014 (recorded 2 June 2014)

Duration: 68:15

MP3 (40,076 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1972 classic film 'Silent Running' and the 1987 Doctor Who story 'Paradise Towers', play a game of Only Connect, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:59 --- Welcome!
  • 01:58 - News:
  • 02:17 --- Doctor Who: Back in August 2014.
  • 03:34 --- Community: To be saved by Hulu?
  • 05:02 --- Ant-Man: Loses Edgar Wright as director.
  • 06:36 --- Doctor Who: The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot coming to disc.
  • 08:49 --- Matt Smith: Has a new squeeze?
  • 09:50 --- Jimmy 'the Goer' Doohan: D-Day Lander.
  • 11:57 --- Warehouse 13: The end is nigh.
  • 12:42 - Doctor Who: Paradise Towers.
  • 32:32 - Game: Only Connect.
  • 39:20 - Silent Running.
  • 54:03 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 59:48 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 60:42 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #117: Doctor Who - Blink

Staggering Commentary #117: Doctor Who - Blink

For 2 June 2014 (recorded 4 March 2014)

Duration: 47:10

MP3 (27,718 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, blinkered, in front of the almighty 2007 Doctor Who episode, Blink, and spout our usual nonsense!

Sally hates wallpaper, Larry hates clothes and the Doctor is trapped filming another episode. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Blink…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #185

Staggering Podcast #185: Bill and Ted's Twin Dilemma (aka Locking Keith in the Car)

For 26 May 2014 (recorded 19 May 2014)

Duration: 69:17

MP3 (40,678 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1989 classic film 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure' and the 1984 Doctor Who story 'The Twin Dilemma', play a game of Things in Five Words, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:05 --- Welcome!
  • 02:02 - News:
  • 02:12 --- Doctor Who: More guest actors announced - Hermione Norris and Frank Skinner.
  • 03:54 --- Community: DEAD!
  • 05:39 --- H.R. Giger: DEAD!
  • 08:10 --- Karen Gillan: Selfie goes to series.
  • 09:03 --- Doctor Who: First female director since 2010 (Rachel Talalay).
  • 10:55 --- King Conan: Arnie back, with beard.
  • 11:39 --- Peanuts: Compendium book prefaced by RTD.
  • 14:33 - Doctor Who: The Twin Dilemma.
  • 29:02 - Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 38:12 - Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.
  • 48:13 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 64:04 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 64:44 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #116: Babylon 5 - Point of No Return

Staggering Commentary #116: Babylon 5 - Point of No Return

For 21 April 2014 (recorded 23 October 2013)

Duration: 44:22

MP3 (26,080 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, martial lawed, in front of the Babylon 5 third season episode, 'Point of No Return', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Nightwatch goes all power grabby, Zack has a side to choose and Earthforce is feeling torn. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Babylon 5: Point of No Return…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #184

Staggering Podcast #184: Time-Flight Attacks! (aka Ack Ack, Ack-Ack!)

For 12 May 2014 (recorded 4 May 2014)

Duration: 71:15

MP3 (41,834 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1996 classic film 'Mars Attacks!' and the 1982 Doctor Who story 'Time-Flight', play a game of Cards Against Gallifrey, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:07 --- Welcome!
  • 03:28 - News:
  • 03:46 --- Birthday: Adam's 40th.
  • 04:34 --- Doctor Who: Radio Times nominated for best cover.
  • 06:11 --- Matt Smith: Cast in the new Terminator film trilogy.
  • 08:26 --- Doctor Who: Day of the Doctor and Adventures in Space and Time win technical BAFTAs.
  • 09:38 --- DEAD: William Hartnell.
  • 09:51 --- Star Wars: Casting announced.
  • 13:52 --- The Shining: Buy clothes based on the carpet from Overlook hotel.
  • 15:35 --- The Omega Factor: TV series back in Big Finish audio form.
  • 19:38 --- Menagerie: New head joins the Staggering Stories team.
  • 20:42 - Doctor Who: Time-Flight.
  • 38:20 - Game: Cards Against Gallifrey.
  • 44:01 - Mars Attacks!
  • 55:56 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 66:30 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 66:40 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #115: Doctor Who - The Family of Blood

Staggering Commentary #115: Doctor Who - The Family of Blood

For 5 May 2014 (recorded 30 October 2013)

Duration: 48:07

MP3 (28,274 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, scarecrowed, in front of the 2007 Doctor Who episode, The Family of Blood, and spout our usual nonsense!

John Smith doesn't want to go, Joan likes John's ball action and the scarecrows are on the move. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Family of Blood…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #114: Doctor Who - Human Nature

Staggering Commentary #114: Doctor Who - Human Nature

For 5 May 2014 (recorded 30 October 2013)

Duration: 47:29

MP3 (27,902 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, humanified, in front of the 2007 Doctor Who episode, Human Nature, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor has lost his heart (well, one of them), Martha is a scivy and Tim is being fagged. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Human Nature…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #183

Staggering Podcast #183: Do Fake Trees Dream of Jip and Pain Baker? (aka Mark of the Replicant)

For 28 April 2014 (recorded 21 April 2014)

Duration: 69:23

MP3 (40,736 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1982 classic film 'Blade Runner' and the 1985 Doctor Who story 'The Mark of the Rani', play another fateful game of Cards Against Humanity, abuse some Kinder Surprises, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:44 --- Welcome!
  • 02:09 - News:
  • 02:30 --- Doctor Who: North Korea gets it.
  • 03:36 --- Doctor Who: Ben Miller guest starring.
  • 04:29 --- Heroes Reborn: Missing its Cheerleader?
  • 06:07 --- Masters of the Universe: New director for the new film.
  • 07:20 --- Terrahawks: Big Finish audio plays.
  • 10:27 --- Joss Whedon: New film In Your Eyes available now.
  • 11:02 --- Doctor Who: British Pathé news reels featuring Doctor Who.
  • 11:50 --- Orphan Black: Back on BBC Three on 30th April 2014.
  • 12:24 --- Karen Gillan: Hair donated to Star Wars VII.
  • 13:34 --- Peanuts: Film teaser trailer now at large.
  • 14:00 - Doctor Who: The Mark of the Rani.
  • 29:09 - Game: Guess the Kinder Surprise toy.
  • 31:23 - Game: Cards Against Humanity.
  • 37:06 - Blade Runner.
  • 55:58 - Game: Guess the Kinder Surprise toy.
  • 59:08 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 64:39 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 65:21 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #113: Babylon 5 - Messages from Earth

Staggering Commentary #113: Babylon 5 - Messages from Earth

For 21 April 2014 (recorded 23 October 2013)

Duration: 44:24

MP3 (26,102 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, unearthed, in front of the Babylon 5 third season episode, 'Messages from Earth', and spout our usual nonsense!

Ganymede has an unwanted guest, Doctor Kirkish has a story to tell and the Nightwatch are closing in on Sheridan. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Babylon 5: Messages from Earth…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #182

Staggering Podcast #182: Metropolitan Myrka (aka Classic and Not So Classic)

For 14 April 2014 (recorded 7 April 2014)

Duration: 66:39

MP3 (39,138 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1927 classic film 'Metropolis' and the 1984 Doctor Who story 'Warriors of the Deep', play a fateful game of Cards Against Humanity, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:40 --- Welcome!
  • 02:29 - News:
  • 02:39 --- DEAD: Kate O'Mara, Derek Martinus and Glyn Jones.
  • 06:13 --- Prometheus 2: Expected in the cinemas in 2016.
  • 08:29 --- Community: Six seasons and a movie?
  • 09:44 --- Doctor Who RPG: Fifth Doctor source book now out in PDF.
  • 10:51 --- Peanuts: Film teaser trailer now at large.
  • 11:49 - Doctor Who: Warriors of the Deep.
  • 27:12 - Game: Cards Against Humanity.
  • 36:35 - Metropolis.
  • 53:29 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 59:04 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 60:23 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #112: Doctor Who - 42

Staggering Commentary #112: Doctor Who - 42

For 7 April 2014 (recorded 23 October 2013)

Duration: 45:25

MP3 (26,694 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, burned, in front of the 2007 Doctor Who story, 42, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is feeling the heat, Martha is jettisoned and Kath is an EastEnders reject. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy 42…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #181

Staggering Podcast #181: Tell Me, Doctor, Where Are We Going This Time? (aka Is it the 1880s or 1955?)

For 31 March 2014 (recorded 24 March 2014)

Duration: 87:31

MP3 (51,360 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1985 classic film 'Back to the Future' and the 1966 Doctor Who story 'The Gunfighters', play a game of Cards Against Humanity, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:10 --- Welcome!
  • 02:46 - News:
  • 02:51 --- Star Wars: Timeframe revelations.
  • 05:33 --- Ghostbusters: Third film still happening?
  • 08:11 --- Football: Matt Smith charity match.
  • 09:39 --- Doctor Who: 3rd of April to be International Bow Tie Day.
  • 11:11 --- Shatner: 22nd Match is International Talk Like Shatner Day.
  • 13:41 --- Arthur Darvill: Now appearing in 'Once the Musical' in the West End.
  • 15:31 - Doctor Who: The Gunfighters.
  • 32:06 - Game: Cards Against Humanity.
  • 38:43 - Back to the Future.
  • 58:01 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 81:34 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 82:58 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #111: Babylon 5 - Dust to Dust

Staggering Commentary #111: Babylon 5 - Dust to Dust

For 24 March 2014 (recorded 2 October 2013)

Duration: 43:35

MP3 (25,624 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, dusted, in front of the Babylon 5 third season episode, 'Dust to Dust', and spout our usual nonsense!

Bester is playing Babylon Vice, G'Kar goes feral and Kosh is playing god again. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Babylon 5: Dust to Dust…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #180

Staggering Podcast #180: Busting Makes Us Feel Good (aka I Ain't Afraid of No Dogtanian)

For 17 March 2014 (recorded 10 March 2014)

Duration: 78:34

MP3 (46,122 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review the 1984 classic film 'Ghostbusters', play a Doctor Who trivia game, talk about the events 'The Third Surrey Steampunk Convivial' and 'Brighton Modelworld', find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:35 --- Welcome!
  • 02:00 - News:
  • 02:45 --- BBC Three: DEAD!
  • 04:48 --- Doctor Who: Radiophonic Workshop celebration event.
  • 05:51 --- James Ellis: DEAD!
  • 07:14 --- Gillan Watch: Oculus trailer released.
  • 08:23 --- Simon Fisher-Becker: One man show My Dalek has a Puncture.
  • 09:40 --- Peter Capaldi: Paddington Bear film coming in November.
  • 11:16 --- IDW Comics: Now has the licence to 'Inspector Spacetime'.
  • 12:57 - 30 Second Recommendation: Redshirts novel.
  • 15:05 - Doctor Who Trivial Game and Paranoid Pursuit.
  • 24:45 - Ghostbusters.
  • 41:37 - Brighton Modelworld (and general Lego talk!)
  • 49:48 - The Third Surrey Steampunk Convivial.
  • 57:07 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 74:27 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 75:30 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #110: Doctor Who - The Lazarus Experiment

Staggering Commentary #110: Doctor Who - The Lazarus Experiment

For 10 March 2014 (recorded 2 October 2013)

Duration: 45:25

MP3 (26,694 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, rejuvenated, in front of the 2007 Doctor Who story, The Lazarus Experiment, and spout our usual nonsense!

Martha has family problems, the Doctor is touching her underwear and Professor Lazarus is reenacting The Quatermass Experiment. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Lazarus Experiment…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #179

Staggering Podcast #179: Cardinal Sin (aka Companion Cogitation)

For 3 March 2014 (recorded 24 February 2014)

Duration: 96:40

MP3 (56,724 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, The Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss 'What makes a Doctor Who companion', review the BBC's new series 'The Musketeers', find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:02 --- Welcome!
  • 02:00 - News:
  • 02:15 --- Doctor Who: Titan gets comic licence.
  • 04:46 --- Doctor Who: Twelfth Doctor's initial costume revealed.
  • 07:46 --- Back to the Future: The Musical.
  • 10:53 --- Heroes: Reborn.
  • 15:14 --- Guardians of the Galaxy: Karen Gillan's Nebula revealed, at last.
  • 17:22 --- Harold Ramis: DEAD!
  • 18:39 --- Inspector Spacetime: The film.
  • 19:26 --- Doctor Who: New male companion?
  • 24:23 --- Doctor Who: Dark Eyes 2 out from Big Finish.
  • 25:00 - Doctor Who: What makes a companion?
  • 42:35 - The Musketeers.
  • 56:22 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 86:55 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 87:46 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #109: Babylon 5 - Voices of Authority

Staggering Commentary #109: Babylon 5 - Voices of Authority

For 24 February 2014 (recorded 21 August 2013)

Duration: 46:03

MP3 (27,070 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, 957'ed, in front of the Babylon 5 third season episode, 'Voices of Authority', and spout our usual nonsense!

Sheridan has a naked guest, Marcus wants to put a bucket on his head and G'Kar wants in. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Babylon 5: Voices of Authority…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #178

Staggering Podcast #178: His Last SPLINK! (aka City of the French)

For 17 February 2014 (recorded 20 January 2014)

Duration: 66:58

MP3 (39,322 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review Doctor Who: The City of Death and the Sherlock episode 'His Last Vow', play a game, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:59 --- Welcome!
  • 03:14 - Doctor Who: The City of Death.
  • 20:05 - Trivial Game and Paranoid Pursuit.
  • 26:27 - Sherlock: His Last Vow.
  • 43:48 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 63:37 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 64:10 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #108: Doctor Who - Evolution of the Daleks

Staggering Commentary #108: Doctor Who - Evolution of the Daleks

For 10 February 2014 (recorded 5 September 2013)

Duration: 48:58

MP3 (28,774 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, ear-ached, in front of the 2007 Doctor Who episode, Evolution of the Daleks, and spout our usual nonsense!

Sec needs his suit dry cleaned, the Doctor and Martha are still running around sewers and the remainder of the Cult of Skaro are getting cold, er, tentacles. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Evolution of the Daleks…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #107: Doctor Who - Daleks in Manhattan

Staggering Commentary #107: Doctor Who - Daleks in Manhattan

For 10 February 2014 (recorded 5 September 2013)

Duration: 48:48

MP3 (28,680 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, enveloped, in front of the 2007 Doctor Who episode, Daleks in Manhattan, and spout our usual nonsense!

Laszlo has the snuffles, the Doctor and Martha are running around sewers and Dalek Sec wants a man. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Daleks in Manhattan…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #177

Staggering Podcast #177: The Sign of Capaldi (aka Willful Ignorance)

For 3 February 2014 (recorded 20 January 2014)

Duration: 58:21

MP3 (34,274 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller look forward to Peter Capaldi's era of Doctor Who, review the Sherlock episode 'The Sign of Three', play a game, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:48 --- Welcome!
  • 01:34 - News:
  • 01:44 --- Doctor Who: Tops 2013 iPlayer charts.
  • 02:58 --- Batman: 60s cult classic gets disc treatment.
  • 04:19 --- Doctor Who: More merchandise - Tales of Trenzalore book & less merchandise - Worlds in Time: DEAD!
  • 06:58 --- Roger Lloyd-Pack: DEAD!
  • 09:05 - Doctor Who: Our hopes and fears for Peter Capaldi's era.
  • 21:04 - Trivial Game and Paranoid Pursuit.
  • 26:18 - Sherlock: The Sign of Three.
  • 38:23 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:33 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:20 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #106: Babylon 5 - Matters of Honor

Staggering Commentary #106: Babylon 5 - Matters of Honor

For 27 January 2014 (recorded 7 August 2013)

Duration: 46:03

MP3 (27,070 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, rangered, in front of the Babylon 5 third season premiere episode, 'Matters of Honor', and spout our usual nonsense!

Babylon 5 is being repaired, Marcus is growing a beard and Londo wants to end it with Morden. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Babylon 5: Matters of Honor…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #176

Staggering Podcast #176: The Empty Fez (aka Looking Back in a Bow Tie)

For 20 January 2014 (recorded 13 January 2014)

Duration: 84:58

MP3 (49,864 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller look back on Matt Smith's era of Doctor Who, review the Sherlock episode 'The Empty Hearse', find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:52 --- Welcome!
  • 01:25 - News:
  • 01:35 --- Doctor Who: Peter Capaldi is being shot.
  • 03:49 --- Star Wars: Expanded Universe to be slimmed down, Dark Horse turned into glue and Fett gets his own film.
  • 07:37 --- Doctor Who: Gillan and Smith doing Australian convention tour.
  • 09:20 --- Star Wars: Peter David's rejected Star Wars Infinities.
  • 12:10 --- Sherlock: Series 4 and 5 plotted out.
  • 12:33 --- Doctor Who: Series 9 in 2015 and without split.
  • 13:33 - Doctor Who: Matt Smith Era Audio Quiz.
  • 24:02 - Doctor Who: Mattrospective of the Eleventh Doctor.
  • 37:25 - Sherlock: The Empty Hearse.
  • 49:27 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 81:22 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 81:54 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #105: Doctor Who - The Time of the Doctor

Staggering Commentary #105: Doctor Who - The Time of the Doctor

For 13 January 2014 (recorded 8 January 2014)

Duration: 66:01

MP3 (38,762 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, aged, in front of the 2013 Doctor Who Christmas special, The Time of the Doctor, and spout our usual nonsense!

Handles has lost everything but his head, the Doctor cannot tell a lie, Clara is going around naked and the Doctor just doesn't like the colour. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who - The Time of the Doctor…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #175

Staggering Podcast #175: Raggedy Man, Goodnight (aka Predicting, Hoping and Fearing 2014)

For 6 January 2014 (recorded 30 December 2013)

Duration: 112:21

MP3 (65,916 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review 'Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor', come up with our Predictions, Hopes and Dreams, and Fears for 2014, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2013, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:58 --- Welcome!
  • 02:19 - News:
  • 02:33 --- Doctor Who: Random House Audio taking on audio range.
  • 04:05 --- Doctor Who: Final IDW comic out now.
  • 06:21 --- Ant-man: Paul Rudd cast as hero.
  • 07:14 --- Doctor Who: An Adventure in Space and Time audio CD coming.
  • 07:56 --- Spider-man: Sony to make villain films.
  • 09:52 --- Fight: Keeley Hawes and Sheila Hancock fall out.
  • 11:46 --- BBC: FTP servers hacked.
  • 14:23 - Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor.
  • 32:55 - The News Quiz 2013.
  • 45:33 - Predictions, Fears and Hopes & Dreams for the future:
  • 45:51 --- How wrong we were: Predictions for 2013.
  • 54:21 --- How wrong we were: Hopes and Dreams for 2013.
  • 60:12 --- How wrong we were: Fears for 2013.
  • 63:48 --- Predictions for 2014.
  • 67:31 --- Fears for 2014.
  • 70:45 --- Hopes and Dreams for 2014.
  • 75:46 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 107:27 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 108:04 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #104: Doctor Who - The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

Staggering Commentary #104: Doctor Who - The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot

For 16 December 2013 (recorded 12 December 2013)

Duration: 33:58

MP3 (19,988 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, parodied, in front of the Doctor Who 50th anniversary related spoof, The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot, and spout our usual nonsense!

Peter, Colin and Sylvester are feeling left out, Barrowman has a terrible secret, Moffat has his play things and Russell 'The' Davies has completely cracked. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #174

Staggering Podcast #174: The Games of Yule (aka The Windy Podcast)

For 23 December 2013 (recorded 16 December 2013)

Duration: 99:57

MP3 (58,650 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss regeneration in 'Doctor Who', play some festive games of Name That Character, Swanee-Kazoo and Cheddar Gorge, pull some Christmas Crackers, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 02:17 --- Welcome!
  • 03:46 - News:
  • 03:59 --- Doctor Who & Eastenders: Annette Badland to mother Queen Vic.
  • 05:14 --- Ripper Street: DEAD!
  • 05:42 --- Doctor Who: Flying TARDIS crashes.
  • 07:52 --- Doctor Who RPG: Three bargain PDF scenarios released.
  • 09:30 --- Sherlock: Returns to BBC One on New Year's Day.
  • 11:34 - Christmas Crackers!
  • 16:52 - Doctor Who: Regeneration.
  • 36:12 - Audio Game: Name that Character.
  • 50:56 - Game: Cheddar Gorge.
  • 58:32 - Game: Swanee-Kazoo
  • 63:36 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 91:12 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 91:56 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #103: Doctor Who - The Day of the Doctor

Staggering Commentary #103: Doctor Who - The Day of the Doctor

For 16 December 2013 (recorded 12 December 2013)

Duration: 84:34

MP3 (49,638 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, time-locked, in front of the 50th anniversary Doctor Who special, The Day of the Doctor, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor has had enough, the Doctor is suckered by a Zygon, the Doctor is hanging around and the Doctor can still touch his nose with his finger. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy the 50th anniversary Doctor Who special - The Day of the Doctor…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #173

Staggering Podcast #173: The Weekend of the Doctor (aka 100% Doctor Who)

For 9 December 2013 (recorded 27 November 2013)

Duration: 85:22

MP3 (50,102 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller review 'Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor' and 'An Adventure in Space and Time', discuss their time at the official ExCeL convention 'Doctor Who Celebration', and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:05 --- Welcome!
  • 01:25 - News:
  • 01:32 --- Doctor Who: 'Day of the Doctor' dominates!
  • 04:04 --- Doctor Who: 'Legacy' mobile game now out.
  • 05:35 --- Doctor Who: Daily Mail review.
  • 11:03 - Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor.
  • 30:44 - Doctor Who: An Adventure in Space and Time.
  • 44:10 - Doctor Who: Celebration.
  • 59:52 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 82:18 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 83:11 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #102: Doctor Who - Gridlock

Staggering Commentary #102: Doctor Who - Gridlock

For 2 December 2013 (recorded 7 August 2013)

Duration: 46:21

MP3 (27,244 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, choked, in front of the 2007 Doctor Who story, Gridlock, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is serially housebreaking, Martha is being an Old-Who companion by being kidnapped and the Face of Boe is feeling a bit peaky. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Gridlock…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #172

Staggering Podcast #172: Remembrance of the Podcasters (aka Trunching and the Chicken)

For 23 November 2013 (recorded 15 & 18 November 2013)

Duration: 102:09

MP3 (59,934 KB)

Show summary:

To celebrate Doctor Who's fiftieth anniversary, Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss their memories of Doctor Who and what it means to them, put their voted for Eleventh Doctor story 'Doctor Who: Vincent and the Doctor' on trial, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:55 --- Welcome!
  • 01:32 - News:
  • 01:42 --- Doctor Who: Radio Times Doctor and Companion poll results.
  • 05:35 --- AudioGO: Dead(ish!)
  • 09:31 --- Marvel: NetFlix buying four TV series.
  • 10:58 --- Star Wars: Episode VI release dated for 18th December 2015.
  • 13:19 --- Pluggery: 'Ultimate Doctor Who Quiz Book' and 'Blue Box Messiah' stage play.
  • 14:30 --- Shatner: Ponder the Mystery!
  • 16:15 --- Doctor Who: BBC sued over ownership of the TARDIS.
  • 20:19 --- Big Finish: Tom Baker and Lalla Ward back together.
  • 22:37 --- Doctor Who: Royal party time!
  • 25:37 - Doctor Who: Our memories and what Doctor Who means to us.
  • 67:55 - Doctor Who: Trial of a Doctor - The Eleventh Doctor and Vincent and the Doctor.
  • 79:51 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 96:12 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 96:54 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #101: Doctor Who - The Five Doctors

Staggering Commentary #101: Doctor Who - The Five Doctors

For 18 November 2013 (recorded 18 October 2013)

Duration: 94:16

MP3 (55,316 KB)

Show summary:

Preempting our scheduled commentary due to British celebratory statute:

 

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller sit down, mind probed, in front of the 1983 Doctor Who anniversary special, The Five Doctors, and spout more than our usual nonsense and generally get in the mood for the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary!

Warning: This commentary is at least three times more boisterous than our average effort. Do not listen if you have a history of mind probing in your family or you have ever lost a beloved pet yeti in a freak fireworks accident.

The Doctor is plucking at the harp strings, the Doctor is playing with his Galactic Glitter, the Doctor is taking Rassilon's tower from above, the Doctor is trapped in some film offcuts and the Doctor is a fake. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who's Twentieth Anniversary Special - The Five Doctors…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #171

Staggering Podcast #171: Blinking Thor! (aka The Best Tenth Doctor is a Missing Tenth Doctor?)

For 11 November 2013 (recorded 4 November 2013)

Duration: 76:30

MP3 (44,910 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, and the Real Keith Dunn put their voted for Tenth Doctor story 'Doctor Who: Blink' on trial, review the new Thor film 'The Dark World', discuss the now finished first season of Orphan Black, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:30 --- Welcome!
  • 02:00 - News:
  • 02:08 --- Doctor Who: Day of the Doctor cinema release.
  • 05:34 --- Atlantis: Second season ordered.
  • 06:51 --- Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrel: Finally cast and shooting.
  • 09:01 --- Paddington Bear: Peter Capaldi set for the feature film.
  • 10:40 --- Doctor Who: Still more rumours of more found episodes.
  • 12:18 --- Science: Time travel paper full of Doctor Who jokes.
  • 14:36 --- Doctor Who: An Adventure in Space and Time broadcast announced in UK.
  • 16:14 - Doctor Who: Trial of a Doctor - The Tenth Doctor and Blink.
  • 29:12 - Thor: The Dark World.
  • 42:05 - Orphan Black.
  • 47:44 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 71:20 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 72:28 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #100: Firefly - Objects in Space

Staggering Commentary #100: Firefly - Objects in Space

For 4 October 2013 (recorded 4 April 2013)

Duration: 47:01

MP3 (27,630 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, philosophically, in front of the final ever Firefly episode, 'Objects in Space', and spout our usual nonsense!

Jubal Early is having an existential crisis, River is one with Serenity and Simon is injured, again. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Firefly: Objects in Space…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #170

Staggering Podcast #170: The Troughton Double (aka Eccleston's Finest Months)

For 28 October 2013 (recorded 19 October 2013)

Duration: 92:07

MP3 (54,060 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller put their voted for Ninth Doctor story 'Doctor Who: The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances' on trial, discuss the two recently rediscovered Doctor Who stories 'The Enemy of the World' and 'The Web of Fear', and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:56 --- Welcome!
  • 01:57 - News:
  • 02:09 --- Doctor Who: Missing stories found!
  • 05:52 --- Misfits: Final season already started on E4.
  • 07:18 --- Marvel: Potentially four more TV series coming?
  • 09:04 --- The Clangers: They are back!
  • 13:05 --- Doctor Who RPG: Third Doctor source book now available as PDF.
  • 13:23 --- Doctor Who: Horsham museum have a Doctor Who comic exhibition.
  • 09:04 --- Doctor Who: Ben Wheatley to direct first Peter Capaldi episodes.
  • 16:34 - Doctor Who: The Enemy of the World.
  • 27:35 - Doctor Who: Trial of a Doctor - The Ninth Doctor and The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances.
  • 43:48 - Doctor Who: The Web of Fear.
  • 58:03 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 86:00 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 86:35 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #99: Doctor Who - The Shakespeare Code

Staggering Commentary #99: Doctor Who - The Shakespeare Code

For 21 October 2013 (recorded 7 August 2013)

Duration: 47:12

MP3 (27,738 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, voodooed, in front of the 2007 Doctor Who story, The Shakespeare Code, and spout our usual nonsense!

Shakespeare is being played, Martha sleeps with the Doctor and Lillith gains and loses her looks. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Shakespeare Code…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #169

Staggering Podcast #169: Drezzing to Unimpress (aka The SHIELD of Atlantis)

For 14 October 2013 (recorded 7 October 2013)

Duration: 75:00

MP3 (44,026 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller put their voted for Eighth Doctor story 'Doctor Who: The TV Movie' on trial, discuss the first two episodes of Agents of SHIELD and the BBC's Atlantis, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:33 --- Welcome!
  • 02:54 - News:
  • 03:03 --- Doctor Who: Matt Smith has left the building.
  • 04:18 --- Reboots and Spin-offs:
  • 04:20 ----- Batman: James Gordon 'Gotham' spin-off.
  • 04:50 ----- The Walking Dead: AMC greenlights parallel spin-off.
  • 06:15 ----- Thunderbirds: New CGI reboot coming.
  • 08:36 --- Matt Smith: Getting into musical theatre - American Psycho.
  • 12:44 --- Doctor Who RPG: Third Doctor source book ready for preorder.
  • 13:45 --- Gillan Watch: Finished with Guardians of the Galaxy and Not Another Happy Ending out now.
  • 15:24 --- Rory Watch: Arthur Darvill to appear in UK Broadchurch series two.
  • 16:10 - Game: Cheddar Gorge.
  • 20:00 - Doctor Who: Trial of a Doctor - The Eighth Doctor and The TV Movie.
  • 34:23 - Atlantis.
  • 44:06 - Agents of SHIELD.
  • 51:37 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 63:22 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:51 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #98: Firefly - War Stories

Staggering Commentary #98: Firefly - War Stories

For 7 October 2013 (recorded 4 April 2013)

Duration: 45:04

MP3 (26,494 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, tortured, in front of the Firefly episode, 'War Stories', and spout our usual nonsense!

Wash wants some experience, Niska is giving Mal ear ache and no power in the 'verse can stop River. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Firefly: War Stories…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #168

Staggering Podcast #168: Getting Past JNT's Saggy Bit (aka Waiting Room Podcasting)

For 30 September 2013 (recorded 23 September 2013)

Duration: 75:00

MP3 (44,026 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller put their voted for Seventh Doctor story 'Doctor Who: Remembrance of the Daleks' on trial, discuss the first two episodes of Orphan Black and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:45 --- Welcome!
  • 01:35 - News:
  • 01:44 --- Doctor Who: BBC anniversary programmes.
  • 07:59 --- Star Trek: J.J. Abrams will not direct the next film.
  • 10:29 --- Harry Potter: J.K. Rowling to write new spin-off films.
  • 09:20 --- Doctor Who: Doctors Revisited to finally screen in the UK.
  • 15:08 --- Doctor Who RPG: Second Doctor source book out in hardback.
  • 17:29 --- Doctor Who RPG: Christmas specials out on CD.
  • 18:13 - Doctor Who:
  • 18:44 --- Trial of a Doctor - The Seventh Doctor and Remembrance of the Daleks.
  • 36:17 --- Seventh Doctor overview.
  • 43:29 --- John Nathan-Turner retrospective.
  • 51:32 - Game: Cheddar Gorge.
  • 53:41 - Orphan Black.
  • 63:00 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 69:28 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 70:30 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #97: Doctor Who - Smith and Jones

Staggering Commentary #97: Doctor Who - Smith and Jones

For 23 September 2013 (recorded 20 March 2013)

Duration: 46:15

MP3 (27,188 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, lunaticed, in front of the 2007 Doctor Who story, Smith and Jones, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor does a cheap trick, Martha has a surprisingly chavy family and Florence likes a good suck. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Smith and Jones…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #167

Staggering Podcast #167: Attack of the Tasteless Coat (aka The Film That Changed It All)

For 16 September 2013 (recorded 9 September 2013)

Duration: 94:30

MP3 (55,452 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller put their voted for Sixth Doctor story 'Doctor Who: Attack of the Cybermen' on trial, tell the tale of their recent Whooverville 5.0 convention visit, discuss the cultural impact of Star Wars and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:23 --- Welcome!
  • 01:55 - News:
  • 02:16 --- William Shatner: New album terror!
  • 04:28 --- Babylon 5: JMS urges fan action to prompt US 'reruns'.
  • 06:30 --- DEAD: Christopher Burgess, Gerard Murphy, Frederik Pohl and A.C. Crispin.
  • 09:20 --- DC Comics: Batwoman refused marriage by DC, writers walk.
  • 11:27 --- Doctor Who RPG: Time Traveller's Companion supplement wins award.
  • 13:35 - Doctor Who: Trial of a Doctor - The Sixth Doctor and Attack of the Cybermen.
  • 36:02 - Game: Connect Four.
  • 39:11 - Star Wars: The cultural impact.
  • 53:25 - Whooverville 5.0.
  • 63:08 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 86:05 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 86:51 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #96: Firefly - Ariel

Staggering Commentary #96: Firefly - Ariel

For 9 September 2013 (recorded 20 March 2013)

Duration: 44:13

MP3 (25,994 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, heisting, in front of the Firefly episode, 'Ariel', and spout our usual nonsense!

Simon is becoming a criminal mastermind, Jayne smells some reward and the Hands of Blue go in two by two. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Firefly: Ariel…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #166

Staggering Podcast #166: Staggering in the TARDIS (aka It's Bigger on the Outside)

For 2 September 2013 (recorded 26 August 2013)

Duration: 75:58

MP3 (44,600 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller put their voted for Fifth Doctor story 'Doctor Who: Earthshock' on trial, tell the tale of their recent Roath Lock Studios Doctor Who set visit, have a couple of 30 Second Recommendations and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:56 --- Welcome!
  • 01:41 - News:
  • 01:54 --- Batman: New caped crusader named as Ben Affleck.
  • 05:54 --- Channel 4: Buys rights for 'Agents of SHIELD', 'The Tomorrow People' and more.
  • 08:10 --- Gilbert Taylor: DEAD!
  • 08:42 --- Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor outfits that Matt Smith rejected.
  • 11:44 - Doctor Who: Trial of a Doctor - The Fifth Doctor and Earthshock.
  • 33:07 - 30 Second Recommendation: Reboot.
  • 35:08 - Doctor Who: Our visit to the Experience and the Roath Lock Studios set.
  • 59:05 - 30 Second Recommendation: Pacific Rim.
  • 61:36 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 70:37 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 71:09 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #95: Doctor Who - The Runaway Bride

Staggering Commentary #95: Doctor Who - The Runaway Bride

For 26 August 2013 (recorded 6 February 2013)

Duration: 62:07

MP3 (36,480 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, ear-ached, in front of the 2006 Christmas Doctor Who story, The Runaway Bride, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is feeling lonely, Donna is being bolshy and the Racnoss Queen is overacting. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Runaway Bride…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #165

Staggering Podcast #165: Introducing Peter Capaldi as the Doctor (aka The Trial of Thomas Baker)

For 19 August 2013 (recorded 12 August 2013)

Duration: 97:53

MP3 (57,434 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller put their voted for Fourth Doctor story 'Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang' on trial, consider the thirteen regenerations problem, discuss the casting of the Twelfth Doctor, play more ripped off games and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:39 --- Welcome!
  • 02:30 - News:
  • 02:44 --- Doctor Who: Twelfth Doctor named as Peter Capaldi.
  • 06:32 --- Quickfire News Roundup:
  • 06:35 ----- Doctor Who: 2013 Prom to air in the UK on Monday 26th August 2013
  • 06:41 ----- Doctor Who: Series 7 Soundtrack released in the UK on 9th September 2013.
  • 06:46 ----- The Hobbit: Extended An Unexpected Journey DVD & Blu-ray released.
  • 06:55 ----- Star Wars: New Dark Horse comic series based on the original script.
  • 07:02 ----- Avatar: James Cameron is working on three sequels.
  • 07:06 ----- Doctor Who: New figurine part work series starts on 28th August 2013.
  • 07:53 --- Amelia: Favourite name for baby girls in the UK, again!
  • 10:03 --- David Tennant: Treading the boards in Richard II.
  • 10:13 --- Jenna Coleman: Featuring in Death Comes to Pemberley.
  • 10:55 --- Nea: Best wishes after the burglary.
  • 11:37 - Doctor Who: Trial of a Doctor - The Fourth Doctor and The Talons of Weng-Chiang.
  • 26:05 - Game: Connect Four.
  • 37:34 - Doctor Who: Regeneration limit and the Twelfth Doctor.
  • 64:26 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 91:46 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 92:05 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #94: Firefly - Out of Gas

Staggering Commentary #94: Firefly - Out of Gas

For 12 August 2013 (recorded 6 February 2013)

Duration: 45:04

MP3 (26,490 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, gasping, in front of the Firefly episode, 'Out of Gas', and spout our usual nonsense!

Serenity is feeling poorly, Mal is having flashbacks and Kaylee's hot for engines. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Firefly: Out of Gas…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #164

Staggering Podcast #164: Promming Pertwee (aka Hollywood Baldness)

For 5 August 2013 (recorded 29 July 2013)

Duration: 80:49

MP3 (47,438 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller put their voted for Third Doctor story 'Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks' on trial, reminisce on the 2013 Doctor Who Proms, play some more ripped off games and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:01 --- Welcome!
  • 01:58 - News:
  • 02:08 --- Doctor Who: Moffat promising closure.
  • 04:41 --- Doctor Who: IDW losing/dropping comic licence.
  • 08:46 --- Star Wars: John Williams is back to score Episode VII.
  • 10:52 --- Firefly: Online mobile game coming.
  • 12:42 --- Dredd: Official movie sequel petition.
  • 14:32 --- Crowd Funding: Big Finish's Cleaning Up and Neil Gaiman computer game Wayward Manor.
  • 17:15 --- The Avengers: Big Finish to remake (as audio) the missing episodes of the TV series.
  • 22:36 --- Gillan Watch: Galloping slaphead!
  • 25:55 --- Accident: Get well Gail Willis!
  • 26:38 - Doctor Who: Trial of a Doctor - The Third Doctor and Death to the Daleks.
  • 40:44 - Game: Connect Four.
  • 45:17 - BBC Proms 2013: Doctor Who.
  • 62:44 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 75:00 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 75:49 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #93: Doctor Who - The Name of the Doctor

Staggering Commentary #93: Doctor Who - The Name of the Doctor

For 29 July 2013 (recorded 30 May 2013)

Duration: 50:56

MP3 (29,932 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, fractured, in front of the 2013 Doctor Who story, The Name of the Doctor, and spout our usual nonsense!

Clara is feeling haunted, the Doctor's having some ropey flashbacks and the Wispermen have been reading too much Rupert Bear. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Name of the Doctor…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #163

Staggering Podcast #163: Steaming Punks (aka Troughton Trial)

For 22 July 2013 (recorded 15 July 2013)

Duration: 91:43

MP3 (53,820 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn put their voted for Second Doctor story 'Doctor Who: The Tomb of the Cybermen' on trial, pit Steampunk against Cyberpunk, play some more ripped off games and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:00 --- Welcome!
  • 02:01 - News:
  • 02:13 --- Doctor Who: Longer 50th Anniversary Special?
  • 04:12 --- Arrow: Summer Glau joins the cast.
  • 05:38 --- The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Soon to be a Fox TV pilot.
  • 08:14 --- Doctor Who: Big screen in some US 'movie theatres'.
  • 09:53 --- BBC: 3D unit being disbanded after Doctor Who special.
  • 12:09 --- Doctor Who: Prince Charles is a fan.
  • 13:42 --- Star Wars: $10k merchandise forms part of court settlement.
  • 14:45 --- Matt Smith: His first car 'the shed' up for charity auction.
  • 16:06 - Doctor Who: Trial of a Doctor - The Second Doctor and The Tomb of the Cybermen.
  • 31:32 - Game: Missing Vowels.
  • 34:06 - Steampunk vs Cyberpunk.
  • 50:52 - Game: Connect Four.
  • 55:21 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 87:37 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 88:19 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #92: Doctor Who - Nightmare in Silver

Staggering Commentary #92: Doctor Who - Nightmare in Silver

For 15 July 2013 (recorded 30 May 2013)

Duration: 46:37

MP3 (27,402 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, upgraded, in front of the 2013 Doctor Who story, Nightmare in Silver, and spout our usual nonsense!

Porridge isn't Ronnie Barker, Clara isn't a soldier (though no one has told her or the writer), The Doctor isn't moving the plot along and Mr Clever is anything but. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Nightmare in Silver…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #162

Staggering Podcast #162: Doc in the Dock (aka Man of Three Thirds)

For 8 July 2013 (recorded 1 July 2013)

Duration: 79:12

MP3 (46,486 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn put their voted for First Doctor story 'Doctor Who: The Aztecs' on trial, review 'Man of Steel' and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:04 --- Welcome!
  • 01:56 - News:
  • 02:05 --- Mark Gatiss: Christmas ghost story, SF documentary - too busy to take over Doctor Who?
  • 05:11 --- Christopher Eccleston: HBO pilot - The Leftovers.
  • 07:05 --- DEAD!: Richard Matheson and Angus MacKay.
  • 08:45 --- BFI: Gothic - The Dark Heart of Film.
  • 10:29 --- Doctor Who: Character Options downsized figures.
  • 12:59 --- Doctor Who RPG: Fan created non-canon sourcebook.
  • 22:03 - Man of Steel.
  • 39:52 - Doctor Who: Trial of a Doctor - The First Doctor and The Aztecs.
  • 58:12 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 74:57 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 75:23 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #91: Doctor Who - The Crimson Horror

Staggering Commentary #91: Doctor Who - The Crimson Horror

For 1 July 2013 (recorded 15 May 2013)

Duration: 47:40

MP3 (28,014 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, sweetened, in front of the 2013 Doctor Who story, The Crimson Horror, and spout our usual nonsense!

Clara's having a rest, the Doctor is channelling Boris Karloff and Mrs Gillyflower is keeping the truth close to her chest. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Crimson Horror…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #161

Staggering Podcast #161: The Perfect Matt Finish (And Other Decorating Puns)

For 24 June 2013 (recorded 10 June 2013)

Duration: 91:48

MP3 (53,876 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss their Best Of and Worst Of for the Matt Smith era of Doctor Who (so far!), play a couple of games and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:26 --- Welcome!
  • 02:52 - News:
  • 03:03 --- Doctor Who: Has Matt Smith's successor already been cast?
  • 11:17 --- Iain (M) Banks: DEAD!
  • 13:10 --- Picnic: Flashing Blade picnic in Hyde Park, London, 29th June 2013.
  • 15:10 --- TARDIS: Fans launching Police Box satellite.
  • 18:17 --- Doctor Who RPG: Second Doctor source book released.
  • 21:04 - Doctor Who:
  • 21:20 --- Game: Just a Minute.
  • 26:22 --- Best Of... Worst Of...: Matt Smith's era.
  • 63:45 --- Game: Things in Five Words.
  • 73:58 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 88:53 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 89:45 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #90: Doctor Who - Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS

Staggering Commentary #90: Doctor Who - Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS

For 17 June 2013 (recorded 15 May 2013)

Duration: 48:20

MP3 (28,400 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, charred, in front of the 2013 Doctor Who story, Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS, and spout our usual nonsense!

Tricky is unlikeable, Bram is unlikeable, Gregor is really unlikeable and Clara just wants out. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #160

Staggering Podcast #160: The Season of Gurning (aka Finding What Doesn't Work on Audio)

For 10 June 2013 (recorded 3 June 2013)

Duration: 117:31

MP3 (68,940 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller give their ratings for Doctor Who 'Series 7' (in a way that doesn't really work in audio!) and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:15 --- Welcome!
  • 01:53 - News:
  • 02:15 --- Karen Gillan: Being naughty in Guardians of the Galaxy.
  • 04:24 --- Star Wars: New CGI cartoon series - Rebels.
  • 06:39 --- Jack Vance: DEAD!
  • 07:52 --- Babylon 5: JMS gives the truth on Michael O'Hare's departure.
  • 09:31 --- GPS Hackery: Garmin hacked to change car for Sci-Fi ships.
  • 10:50 --- Matt Smith: DEAD!
  • 26:06 - Doctor Who: Series 7 rated by facial expression.
  • 59:25 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 111:49 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 112:23 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #89: Doctor Who - Hide

Staggering Commentary #89: Doctor Who - Hide

For 3 June 2013 (recorded 2 May 2013)

Duration: 47:12

MP3 (27,740 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, spooked, in front of the 2013 Doctor Who story, Hide, and spout our usual nonsense!

Emma sees dead people, Alec likes inviting young women to his 'haunted' house and the Doctor doesn't trust Clara. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Hide…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #159

Staggering Podcast #159: Introducing the Head of Pertwee As... (aka Star Trek: The Regeneration)

For 27 May 2013 (recorded 20 May 2013)

Duration: 114:28

MP3 (67,150 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss the new Doctor Who stories 'Nightmare in Silver' and 'The Name of the Doctor', review 'Star Trek Into Darkness' and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:17 --- Welcome!
  • 02:01 - News:
  • 02:15 --- Doctor Who: Series 8 confirmed.
  • 05:04 --- Warehouse 13: Knocking at death's door.
  • 07:37 --- Ray Harryhausen: DEAD!
  • 08:22 --- Doctor Who and Star Wars: Fans FIGHT!
  • 14:28 - The Weather.
  • 15:47 - Doctor Who: Nightmare in Silver.
  • 25:50 - Doctor Who: The Name of the Doctor.
  • 46:12 - Star Trek Into Darkness.
  • 60:43 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 110:11 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 110:55 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #88: Doctor Who - Cold War

Staggering Commentary #88: Doctor Who - Cold War

For 20 May 2013 (recorded 2 May 2013)

Duration: 43:11

MP3 (20,9673 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, naked, in front of the 2013 Doctor Who episode, 'Cold War', and spout our usual nonsense!

Skaldak's a naturist, Clara's getting wet and Professor Grisenko has a foul taste in his ears. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: Cold War…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #158

Staggering Podcast #158: Journey to the Crimson Centre of Tony Stark (aka The Roast of Croydon)

For 13 May 2013 (recorded 4 May 2013)

Duration: 109:54

MP3 (64,480 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss the new Doctor Who stories 'Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS' and 'The Crimson Horror', review 'Iron Man 3' and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:17 --- Welcome!
  • 02:35 - News:
  • 02:43 --- Doctor Who: New Executive Producer.
  • 05:12 --- Game of Thrones: Ratings keep climbing.
  • 07:49 --- Birthday: Adam is even older!
  • 08:22 --- Doctor Who (now generic Sci-Fi): Themed adult show.
  • 10:21 --- Doctor Who: Free Target books for schools.
  • 11:59 --- ASDA-Man: Stalking more Doctor Who fans!
  • 14:37 - Doctor Who: Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS.
  • 29:49 - Doctor Who: The Crimson Horror.
  • 47:24 - Iron Man 3.
  • 58:19 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 106:08 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 106:30 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #87: Doctor Who - The Rings of Akhaten

Staggering Commentary #87: Doctor Who - The Rings of Akhaten

For 6 May 2013 (recorded 18 April 2013)

Duration: 45:53

MP3 (26,970 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell and Keith Dunn sit down, bored, in front of the 2013 Doctor Who story, The Rings of Akhaten, and spout our usual nonsense!

Their god is feeling peckish, the Star Wars cantina denizens miss their band and, as it's her second proper story, Clara's contractually obliged to somehow save the day. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Rings of Akhaten…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #157

Staggering Podcast #157: The Chilly Hide (aka The Ballad of Some Herbert)

For 29 April 2013 (recorded 22 April 2013)

Duration: 82:59

MP3 (48,710 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss the new Doctor Who stories 'Cold War' and 'Hide', review Jeff Wayne's 'Musical Version of War of the Worlds', play a game and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:17 --- Welcome!
  • 01:42 - News:
  • 01:52 --- Star Wars: Annual box office grab.
  • 05:02 --- Heroes: Microsoft to dig up the dead series?
  • 07:39 --- Futurama: DEAD (again)!
  • 08:35 --- Storm Thorgerson: DEAD!
  • 09:36 - Doctor Who: Cold War.
  • 21:21 - Game: The Unbelievable Truth.
  • 28:29 - Doctor Who: Hide.
  • 43:31 - Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of War of the Worlds, The New Generation.
  • 55:42 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 78:09 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 79:28 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #86: Doctor Who - The Bells of Saint John

Staggering Commentary #86: Doctor Who - The Bells of Saint John

For 22 April 2013 (recorded 18 April 2013)

Duration: 46:56

MP3 (27,580 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell and Keith Dunn sit down, downloaded, in front of the 2013 Doctor Who episode, 'The Bells of Saint John', and spout our usual nonsense!

Clara's lost the Internet, Amy's ripped off Enid Blyton and the monks fear the Doctor's ring. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: The Bells of Saint John…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #156

Staggering Podcast #156: The Two Somethings of Something (aka When Doctor Who Disappoints)

For 15 April 2013 (recorded 8 April 2013)

Duration: 111:23

MP3 (65,344 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller discuss the new Doctor Who stories 'The Bells of Saint John' and 'The Rings of Akhaten', report on some recent convention activity, feel the ire of the Agony Nanny and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:05 --- Welcome!
  • 02:37 - News:
  • 01:52 --- Star Wars: LucasArts - DEAD!
  • 03:57 --- Misfits: DEAD! (soon).
  • 05:34 --- Iain (M) Banks: Dying.
  • 07:17 --- JMS: Sense8 coming to NetFlix.
  • 08:59 --- Blake's 7: Syphy contracts the reimagining.
  • 11:53 --- David Tennant: Awkward scenes in The Politician's Husband.
  • 14:29 - Doctor Who: The Bells of Saint John.
  • 24:54 - Nanny Ireland: The Agony Nanny.
  • 26:40 - Doctor Who: The Rings of Akhaten.
  • 40:09 - Convention reports: Dalek Invasion of Portsmouth 2013AD and Big Blue Box 2.
  • 63:40 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 106:13 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 106:43 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #85: Firefly - Jaynestown

Staggering Commentary #85: Firefly - Jaynestown

For 8 April 2013 (recorded 9 January 2013)

Duration: 45:50

MP3 (26,942 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, Cobbed, in front of the Firefly story, 'Jaynestown', and spout our usual nonsense!

Jayne's a hero to some, Simon's a fool to himself and Mal's just trying to avoid trouble with everyone. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Firefly: Jaynestown…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #155

Staggering Podcast #155: The Ranking of Doom (aka Who in the Highest)

For 1 April 2013 (recorded 25 March 2013)

Duration: 119:50

MP3 (70,298 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler, the Real Keith Dunn and Scott Fuller continue cataloguing their favourite Doctor Who stories and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:22 --- Welcome!
  • 02:37 - News:
  • 02:46 --- Doctor Who: Peter Jackson names his price.
  • 04:08 --- Firefly: Joss Whedon too busy to Kickstart.
  • 06:59 --- Doctor Who: Caroline Skinner: GONE!
  • 10:22 --- James Herbert: DEAD!
  • 12:35 --- Karen Gillan: Joins Adult Swim's NTSF:SD:SUV.
  • 14:22 --- Doctor Who: Offical web site is a cesspit of spoilers.
  • 15:52 --- Justin Bieber: YouTube videos of death.
  • 16:38 - Things in Five Words.
  • 22:47 - Doctor Who: Favourite stories for each Doctor.
  • 82:16 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 117:27 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 117:58 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #84: Doctor Who - Doomsday

Staggering Commentary #84: Doctor Who - Doomsday

For 25 March 2013 (recorded 23 January 2013)

Duration: 48:37

MP3 (28,574 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, maltesered, in front of the Doctor Who episode, 'Doomsday', and spout our usual nonsense!

Pete's feeling lively, Yvonne's feeling chilly and Rose is feeling deceased (or is she?) But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: Doomsday…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #83: Doctor Who - Army of Ghosts

Staggering Commentary #83: Doctor Who - Army of Ghosts

For 25 March 2013 (recorded 23 January 2013)

Duration: 44:55

MP3 (26,406 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, spooked, in front of the 2006 Doctor Who story, Army of Ghosts, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor cosplays as a Ghostbuster, Jackie wants a bit of how's her father, Torchwood likes its big thrusting tower and Derek is a fraud. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Army of Ghosts…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #154

Staggering Podcast #154: Eleven of the Best (aka London Below Beckons)

For 18 March 2013 (recorded 12 March 2013)

Duration: 89:42

MP3 (52,642 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn discuss the new BBC Radio 4 version of Neverwhere, catalogue our favourite Doctor Who stories and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:04 --- Welcome!
  • 02:26 - News:
  • 02:39 --- Doctor Who: Official three-day event in London.
  • 05:54 --- Star Wars: Luke, Leia and Han in Episode VII.
  • 07:08 --- Doctor Who RPG: First Doctor source book released.
  • 13:36 --- Star Wars - Clone Wars: DEAD!
  • 14:58 --- Amelia: Favourite name for baby girls in the UK.
  • 17:34 - Doctor Who: Favourite stories for each Doctor.
  • 51:18 - Neverwhere: Radio 4, episode one.
  • 61:45 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 86:06 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 86:38 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #82: Firefly - Our Mrs Reynolds

Staggering Commentary #82: Firefly - Our Mrs Reynolds

For 11 March 2013 (recorded 12 December 2012)

Duration: 46:43

MP3 (27,375 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, articulate, in front of the Firefly episode, 'Our Mrs Reynolds', and spout our usual nonsense!

Saffron has readied herself, Mal is afraid of blubber, Book warns of the Special Hell and Jayne loves Vera. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Firefly: Our Mrs Reynolds…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #153

Staggering Podcast #153: Every Dalek Loves Raymond (aka That's No Blogon!)

For 4 March 2013 (recorded 25 February 2013)

Duration: 97:24

MP3 (57,152 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss Inspector Spacetime (specifically the Untitled Web Series About A Space Traveler Who Can Also Travel Through Time), play a game of Top Trumps, remember Dalek designer Raymond Cusick and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:16 --- Welcome!
  • 02:21 - News:
  • 02:31 --- Doctor Who: 3D Anniversary Special plus a Christmas Special but nothing more.
  • 05:09 --- Being Human & Primeval New World: DEAD!
  • 10:07 --- Atlantis: Merlin's replacement named.
  • 11:37 --- Dead: Bernard Horsfall, Richard Briers, Elspet Gray and Raymond Cusick.
  • 16:03 - Inspector Spacetime.
  • 28:36 - Game: Top Trumps.
  • 40:29 - Raymond Cusick.
  • 54:46 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 90:32 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 91:55 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #152

Staggering Podcast #152: The Gally Gallimaufry (aka LA Consequential)

For 25 February 2013 (recorded 16 - 18 February 2013)

Duration: 77:50

MP3 (45,686 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins (back in the studio) and Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn in Los Angeles, at the Gallifrey One Doctor Who convention, discuss the event, play a game, have a 30 second recommendation, talk with a Radiophonic genius and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:50 --- Welcome!
  • 01:30 - Game: Tea Duelling.
  • 11:53 - 30 Second Recommendation: 'Eon' by Greg Bear.
  • 12:38 - Gallifrey convention discussion.
  • 31:02 - Post-Gallifrey convention discussion.
  • 56:33 - Dr. Dick Mills.
  • 74:48 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 75:22 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #81: Doctor Who - Fear Her

Staggering Commentary #81: Doctor Who - Fear Her

For 18 February 2013 (recorded 12 December 2012)

Duration: 46:51

MP3 (27,538 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, rubbed out, in front of the 2006 Doctor Who story, Fear Her, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is carrying a torch, Rose is assaulted by a scribble and Chloe's swallowed something nasty. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Fear Her…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #80: Firefly - The Train Job

Staggering Commentary #80: Firefly - The Train Job

For 11 February 2013 (recorded 15 November 2012)

Duration: 46:24

MP3 (27,266 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, heisted, in front of the Firefly episode, 'The Train Job', and spout our usual nonsense!

Jayne is dangling from a wire, Mal has a carriage of purple bellies and Niska wants to be solid. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Firefly: The Train Job…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #151

Staggering Podcast #151: Anniversary Dreaming (aka Historical Books)

For 4 Febuary 2013 (recorded 28 January 2013)

Duration: 95:10

MP3 (55,848 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn have hopes for the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary, discuss the Science Fiction books of their youths, play a game, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:10 --- Welcome!
  • 03:08 - News:
  • 03:20 --- Doctor Who: 7B starts at Easter and Anniversary Special length.
  • 05:09 --- Star Wars: J J Abrams directing Episode 7.
  • 09:10 --- Alphas: Syfy cancels it, DEAD!
  • 10:37 --- Zombieland: Soon to be an Amazon original 'TV' programme.
  • 13:31 --- Corin Nemec: Has a little nautical accident.
  • 15:26 --- Doctor Who: 'A Big Hand for the Doctor' eBook released.
  • 16:48 --- Ted: Sequel for the fuzzy bear.
  • 17:29 - Game: The Unbelievable Truth.
  • 27:08 - Doctor Who: What we hope for in the 50th Anniversary.
  • 43:27 - Science Fiction novels of our youth.
  • 61:02 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 92:44 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 93:19 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #79: Doctor Who - Love and Monsters

Staggering Commentary #79: Doctor Who - Love and Monsters

For 28 January 2013 (recorded 15 November 2012)

Duration: 47:45

MP3 (28,060 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, absorbed, in front of the 2006 Doctor Who story, Love and Monsters, and spout our usual nonsense!

Mr Skinner is feeling absorbed, Bliss is feeling absorbed, Bridget is feeling absorbed, Ursula is feeling absorbed and Elton is wanting some paving slab action. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Love and Monsters…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #150

Staggering Podcast #150: Streams of Indulgence (aka Rotten History)

For 21 January 2013 (recorded 14 January 2013)

Duration: 121:03

MP3 (71,008 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about their worst TV Doctor Who stories, Science Fiction TV from the past 50 years, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:23 --- Welcome!
  • 02:33 - News:
  • 02:45 --- Doctor Who: Big Finish's The Five Doctors.
  • 05:46 --- Star Wars: TV series back from the dead?
  • 07:45 --- Star Wars: US White House refuses to build a Death Star.
  • 09:09 --- William Shatner: Tweeting a real astronaut, in space.
  • 10:42 --- William Shatner: Rock guitarist Michael Schenker uses the Shat.
  • 12:32 --- Doctor Who: Troughton Yeti production stills discovered.
  • 13:56 --- Staggering Stories: Keith spotted by a listener!
  • 17:34 - Doctor Who: Our least favourite stories.
  • 50:00 - Fifty years of TV Science Fiction.
  • 99:04 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 117:20 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 117:51 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #78: Doctor Who - The Snowmen

Staggering Commentary #78: Doctor Who - The Snowmen

For 14 January 2013 (recorded 9 January 2013)

Duration: 63:03

MP3 (37,024 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, snowmanned, in front of the 2012 Doctor Who story, The Snowmen, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's put aside his bow tie, Strax is desperate for a grenade and Clara's about to fall to Earth. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Snowmen…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #149

Staggering Podcast #149: Straddling the Bongs (aka Gin is No Tonic)

For 7 January 2013 (recorded 31 December 2012 through to 1 January 2013)

Duration: 112:40

MP3 (66,098 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Crumbly, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: 'The Snowmen', our Predictions, Hopes and Dreams, and Fears for 2013, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2012, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:10 --- Welcome!
  • 01:58 - News:
  • 02:08 --- Doctor Who: Anniversary stamps.
  • 06:46 --- The Twilight Zone: CBS looking to make a new series.
  • 05:43 --- Radio Times Poll: Sci-Fi & fantasy down in the poll.
  • 08:00 --- Gerry Anderson: DEAD!
  • 09:52 --- Drinking Game!
  • 10:36 --- Doctor Who RPG: More expansions, finally!
  • 14:30 --- Boxing Day Sales: Zombie customers.
  • 16:00 - The News Quiz 2012.
  • 21:48 - Predictions, Fears and Hopes & Dreams for the future:
  • 21:54 --- How wrong we were: Predictions for 2012.
  • 28:56 --- Predictions for 2013.
  • 38:36 --- How wrong we were: Hopes and Dreams for 2012.
  • 44:12 --- Hopes and Dreams for 2013.
  • 53:55 --- How wrong we were: Fears for 2012.
  • 59:49 --- Fears for 2013.
  • 64:58 - Doctor Who: The Snowmen.
  • 84:04 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 99:16 --- New Year's Bongs!
  • 106:00 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 106:43 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #77: Babylon 5 - The Fall of Night

Staggering Commentary #77: Babylon 5 - The Fall of Night

For 31 December 2012 (recorded 18 October 2012)

Duration: 44:42

MP3 (26,278 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, exposed, in front of the Babylon 5 second season finale, 'The Fall of Night', and spout our usual nonsense!

Sheridan is sending a crew straight to hell, Minipax is making moves on Ivanova and Keffer is feeling the heat. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Babylon 5: The Fall of Night…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #148

Staggering Podcast #148: A Solstice Game (aka Attack of the Blanketed Pigs)

For 24 December 2012 (recorded 17 December 2012)

Duration: 90:32

MP3 (53,134 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn 'write' their own Doctor Who Christmas Special, discuss The Hobbit and Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds, play some festive games of Name That Sci-Fi Tune, Swanee-Kazoo and Pass the Parcel, pull some Christmas Crackers, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 02:15 --- Welcome!
  • 04:18 - News:
  • 04:26 --- Doctor Who: Anniversary audios, books and Christmas Special tie-in eBook.
  • 06:46 --- Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell: BBC TV adaptation.
  • 08:17 --- Tron 3: New writer and returning star.
  • 12:09 --- Lapcat: Design stolen from Thunderbirds?
  • 13:04 --- Daily Mail: Where's the Pond-like outrage?
  • 14:02 --- Huffington Post: Explaining Doctor Who.
  • 14:53 --- The Big Bang Theory: Carnal activities in a Police Box.
  • 16:00 - Name That Sci-Fi Tune.
  • 25:04 - Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds: The New Generation.
  • 33:54 - Christmas Crackers!
  • 45:41 - Doctor Who: Our Staggering Christmas story.
  • 51:30 - The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
  • 65:37 - Swanee-Kazoo: Christmas Carols.
  • 67:21 - Pass the Parcel: Christmas Sci-Fi Quiz.
  • 75:20 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 83:35 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 84:59 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #76: Doctor Who - The Satan Pit

Staggering Commentary #76: Doctor Who - The Satan Pit

For 17 December 2012 (recorded 15 August 2012)

Duration: 48:32

MP3 (28,526 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, bestially, in front of the 2006 Doctor Who episode, The Satan Pit, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Ood are rampant, the Beast has entered Toby and the Doctor is feeling tiny. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Satan Pit…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #75: Doctor Who - The Impossible Planet

Staggering Commentary #75: Doctor Who - The Impossible Planet

For 17 December 2012 (recorded 15 August 2012)

Duration: 47:05

MP3 (27,668 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, sanctuaried, in front of the 2006 Doctor Who episode, The Impossible Planet, and spout our usual nonsense!

Rose feels abandoned, the Doctor is feeling trapped and the Beast is coming. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Impossible Planet…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #147

Staggering Podcast #147: Bleating Backstory (aka Merlin's Sticky End)

For 10 December 2012 (recorded 3 December 2012)

Duration: 89:35

MP3 (52,572 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss Doctor Who's backstory, David Tennant's new film Nativity 2, how Merlin should end and what should replace it, plus play a game of Extreme Tea Duelling, have a 30 Second Recommendation, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:15 --- Welcome!
  • 02:18 - News:
  • 02:48 --- Merlin: DEAD!
  • 04:25 --- Star Wars: Original trilogy screenwriter strikes back.
  • 06:50 --- Community: Chase is off.
  • 09:50 --- Dinah Sheridan: DEAD!
  • 11:50 --- End of the World: Have a Gally con in Limbo!
  • 13:51 --- Neverwhere: BBC Radio adaptation in Spring 2013.
  • 16:17 --- Twitter: Now Adam is being stalked by a Pond!
  • 17:52 - Merlin: How should it end?
  • 28:39 - What should replace Merlin?
  • 38:09 - 30 Second Recommendation: Community.
  • 40:08 - Extreme Tea Duelling: A Space Odyssey.
  • 43:59 - Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger.
  • 48:43 - Doctor Who: Should we see more of the Doctor's backstory?
  • 64:41 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 84:02 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 84:56 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #74: Babylon 5 - Comes the Inquisitor

Staggering Commentary #74: Babylon 5 - Comes the Inquisitor

For 2 December 2012 (recorded 15 August 2012)

Duration: 43:29

MP3 (26,724 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, rippered, in front of the Babylon 5 second season episode, 'Comes the Inquisitor', and spout our usual nonsense!

Sebastian's been stuck in the freezer section, Delenn's on the wrong end of some S&M and Sheridan doesn't know his east from his west. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Babylon 5: Comes the Inquisitor…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #146

Staggering Podcast #146: Prequel of Festivity (aka Fruity Citrus Funbags)

For 26 November 2012 (recorded 19 November 2012)

Duration: 89:44

MP3 (52,660 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn discuss the Doctor Who Christmas 2012 Prequel - The Great Detective and the new Red Dwarf X episode The Beginning, play a game of Things in Five Words, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:45 --- Welcome!
  • 02:58 - News:
  • 03:22 --- Doctor Who: Kingston reads The Angel's Kiss.
  • 04:08 --- The Tomorrow People: US Network wants to resurrect ITV children's TV series.
  • 06:54 --- SHIELD: Two Brits added to Avenger's Assemble spin-off TV series.
  • 08:12 --- Battlestar Galatica: Blood and Chrome web series out now.
  • 10:41 --- Star Trek: Daily Mail denies Barrowman's bottom.
  • 11:25 --- Podcasting: Fellow podcaster Ken Deep, of Podshock, has heart attack but is now okay.
  • 12:09 --- Doctor Who: Amy and Rory in real 1950s painting?
  • 14:05 --- Doctor Who: John Lewis snowman advert - are they Weaping Angels?
  • 15:07 - Doctor Who: Children in Need Christmas 2012 Prequel - The Great Detective.
  • 26:56 - Things in Five Words.
  • 36:36 - Red Dwarf X: The Beginning.
  • 48:47 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 85:57 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 86:32 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #73: Doctor Who - The Angels Take Manhattan

Staggering Commentary #73: Doctor Who - The Angels Take Manhattan

For 19 November 2012 (recorded 18 October 2012)

Duration: 48:32

MP3 (28,526 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, suicidal, in front of the 2012 Doctor Who story, The Angels Take Manhattan, and spout our usual nonsense!

Rory is feeling farmed, Amy is wanting her man and the Doctor is bouncing off parts of New York. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Angels Take Manhattan…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #145

Staggering Podcast #145: Escape from the Throat (aka Childhood Revisited)

For 12 November 2012 (recorded 5 November 2012)

Duration: 75:20

MP3 (44,226 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn discuss one of their Doctor Who birth stories plus Doctor Who: The Visitation, the new Red Dwarf episodes Entangled & Dear Dave and this whole business about Disney buying Lucasfilm, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:57 --- Welcome!
  • 01:47 - News:
  • 01:55 --- Doctor Who: Christmas Prequel on Children in Need.
  • 03:44 --- Star Wars: Disney buys out George Lucas.
  • 05:50 --- Community: Season Four dated on NBC for 7th February 2013.
  • 07:29 --- US Presidential Elections: Joss Whedon 'endorses' Mitt Romney.
  • 08:29 --- Doctor Who: BBC newsreader dresses as a Sontaran!
  • 09:26 --- The Hobbit: Air New Zealand Hobbit safety video.
  • 10:19 --- The Colin Baker: Reality TV victim.
  • 12:23 --- Doctor Who: Whostrology book now available!
  • 12:47 - Doctor Who: Our birth stories - The Web Planet
  • 16:09 - Doctor Who: The Visitation
  • 33:13 - Star Wars: What does the Disney buyout mean?
  • 48:59 - Red Dwarf X: Entangled and Dear Dave.
  • 59:43 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 69:32 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 70:10 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #72: Doctor Who - The Power of Three

Staggering Commentary #72: Doctor Who - The Power of Three

For 5 November 2012 (recorded 2 October 2012)

Duration: 43:02

MP3 (25,296 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, rubixed, in front of the 2012 Doctor Who story, 'The Power of Three', and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor can't give them up, Amy and Rory are losing their lust for adventure and Brian's cubely obsessed. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: The Power of Three…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #144

Staggering Podcast #144: Birthing Doctor Who (aka Halloween Flayed Head)

For 29 October 2012 (recorded 22 October 2012)

Duration: 68:01

MP3 (39,938 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn discuss their Doctor Who birth stories, the new Red Dwarf episodes Fathers and Suns & Lemons, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:57 --- Welcome!
  • 01:44 - News:
  • 01:47 --- Doctor Who: 7B writers, including Gaiman.
  • 03:12 --- Doctor Who: Christmas Special dated, for Christmas!
  • 04:17 --- Community: On indefinite broadcast hiatus - again.
  • 06:26 --- Elysium and Robocop: New films bumped back.
  • 07:56 --- Paul Cornell: Now a father.
  • 08:25 --- Merchandise: Sci-Fi and fantasy rings.
  • 09:08 --- Barrowman: Moons all the Star Trek captains.
  • 11:52 - Doctor Who: Our birth stories:
  • 13:39 --- Planet of the Spiders.
  • 21:08 --- The Reign of Terror.
  • 25:10 --- Planet of the Giants.
  • 30:10 --- The Space Pirates.
  • 32:08 --- Whostrology - quick Q&A with author Michael M Gilroy-Sinclair.
  • 42:24 - Red Dwarf X: Fathers and Suns & Lemons.
  • 53:19 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 62:47 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:17 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #71: Doctor Who - A Town Called Mercy

Staggering Commentary #71: Doctor Who - A Town Called Mercy

For 22 October 2012 (recorded 2 October 2012)

Duration: 46:07

MP3 (27,108 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, high nooned, in front of the 2012 Doctor Who story, A Town Called Mercy, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's not liking his mirror, Amy's shooting crazy and the townsfolk feel besieged. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy A Town Called Mercy…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #143

Staggering Podcast #143: Bye, Bye Pond (aka Burning Desire)

For 15 October 2012 (recorded 8 October 2012)

Duration: 95:25

MP3 (55,994 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss the new Doctor Who story The Angels Take Manhattan, the new Red Dwarf episode Trojan, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 02:00 --- Welcome!
  • 02:28 - News:
  • 02:38 --- Doctor Who: Now Australia wants some Who action!
  • 04:08 --- Babylon 5: Michael O'Hare - DEAD!
  • 06:10 --- JMS and Wachowskis: New TV series 'Sense8' in the works.
  • 08:27 --- Stan Lee: Now bionic!
  • 09:16 --- World of Warcraft: Death in the cities!
  • 10:24 --- Matt Smith: Top Gear breaks Who track times.
  • 11:29 --- Death: Sci-Fi coffins for sale.
  • 13:13 --- Doctor Who: New UNIT RPG supplement.
  • 14:28 --- Quickfire Plug: Novelisation of the Rush ablum Clockwork Angels, out now!
  • 15:03 --- Dredd: USA let us down, film bombs in the US.
  • 16:09 - Doctor Who: The Angels Take Manhattan.
  • 39:19 - Jean's autograph book quest.
  • 40:39 - Extreme Tea Duelling.
  • 44:48 - Red Dwarf X: Trojan.
  • 56:08 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 87:20 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 88:01 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #70: Doctor Who - Dinosaurs on a Spaceship

Staggering Commentary #70: Doctor Who - Dinosaurs on a Spaceship

For 8 October 2012 (recorded 13 September 2012)

Duration: 50:10

MP3 (29,476 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, side-split, in front of the 2012 Doctor Who story, 'Dinosaurs on a Spaceship', and spout our usual nonsense!

Riddell and Nefi are up a tree, Rory's Dad has regenerated after the wedding and the writer's apparently taken an early holiday. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: Dinosaurs on a Spaceship…

NOTE: apologies for the audio quality, one of the two mics failed...

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Staggering Stories Podcast #142

Staggering Podcast #142: The Power of a Game Called Mercy (aka Perfectly Dreddful)

For 1 October 2012 (recorded 24 September 2012)

Duration: 85:56

MP3 (50,434 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss the new Doctor Who stories A Town Called Mercy and The Power of Three, review the new Judge Dredd film known only as Dredd, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:55 --- Welcome!
  • 02:47 - News:
  • 02:55 --- Doctor Who: Five Doctors unite to help Janet Fielding.
  • 04:44 --- Amanda Tapping: Recuring role on Supernatural.
  • 05:29 --- Alfonso Cuarón & J.J. Abrams: New genre TV series.
  • 07:25 --- Manimal: Hollywood gets even more desperate.
  • 10:10 --- Doctor Who: Peter Jackson interested in directing?
  • 12:17 --- Quickfire Plug: Novelisation of the Rush ablum Clockwork Angels, out now!
  • 12:28 --- Quickfire Plug: Red Dwarf X starts on Dave, 9pm 4th October 2012.
  • 12:38 --- Quickfire Plug: Iain M Banks' new Culture novel The Hydrogen Sonata published 9th October 2012.
  • 12:41 --- Quickfire Plug: Ben Aaronovitch's Rivers of London novel, out for a while but still really, really good!
  • 12:21 - Doctor Who: A Town Called Mercy.
  • 25:15 - Doctor Who: The Power of Three.
  • 41:43 - Dredd (the 2012 film).
  • 56:43 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 79:20 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 81:18 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #69: Doctor Who - Asylum of the Daleks

Staggering Commentary #69: Doctor Who - Asylum of the Daleks

For 24 September 2012 (recorded 13 September 2012)

Duration: 53:03

MP3 (31,164 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, nanogened, in front of the 2012 Doctor Who story, Asylum of the Daleks, and spout our usual nonsense!

Amy's all about the hate, Rory is feeling rejected and the iDaleks have rightly shrunk into the background out of self loathing. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Asylum of the Daleks…

NOTE: apologies for the audio quality, one of the two mics failed...

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Staggering Stories Podcast #141

Staggering Podcast #141: TV Movies of the Week (aka Parliamentary Madness)

For 17 September 2012 (recorded 10 September 2012)

Duration: 85:45

MP3 (50,330 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss the new Doctor Who stories Asylum of the Daleks and Dinosaurs on a Spaceship, fondly look back at the recent Doctor Who convention Whooverville 4, play some games, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:11 --- Welcome!
  • 02:12 - News:
  • 03:00 --- Doctor Who: Another Hugo win, this time Neil Gaiman gets it.
  • 03:46 --- Steven Moffat: Twitter quitter.
  • 04:52 --- Joss Whedon: His Marvel TV series pilot called SHIELD.
  • 05:47 --- Red Dwarf: New series starts on the 4th October 2012 on Dave.
  • 08:00 --- DEAD: Michael Clarke Duncan and the legend Neil Armstrong.
  • 09:13 --- Jean Riddler: Finished her Olympic duties.
  • 12:21 - Whooverville 4 Doctor Who convention.
  • 20:40 - Doctor Who: Asylum of the Daleks and Dinosaurs on a Spaceship.
  • 46:11 - Extreme Tea Duelling.
  • 51:59 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 83:57 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 84:16 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #68: Doctor Who - The Idiot's Lantern

Staggering Commentary #68: Doctor Who - The Idiot's Lantern

For 10 September 2012 (recorded 15 August 2012)

Duration: 47:30

MP3 (27,918 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, coronated, in front of the 2006 Doctor Who story, The Idiot's Lantern, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's having a bad hair day, the Wire's permanently on TV and Rose has lost some face. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Idiot's Lantern…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #140

Staggering Podcast #140: What If... Eccleston Had Lived (aka Talking to your Teddy)

For 3 September 2012 (recorded 20 August 2012)

Duration: 80:39

MP3 (47,338 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn discuss what might have been if Christopher Eccleston had done a second season of Doctor Who, review Seth MacFarlane's Ted, look back on Harry Harrison's work, play some games, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:23 --- Welcome!
  • 02:46 - News:
  • 03:00 --- Doctor Who: 50 anniversary Docu-Drama to be Gatissed.
  • 04:43 --- John Barrowman: Taking an Arrow.
  • 06:12 --- Joss Whedon: Doing Avengers 2 and a Marvel TV series.
  • 07:19 --- Harry Harrison: SF author - DEAD!
  • 08:10 --- ALF: He's back - in CG form.
  • 09:13 --- Tony Scott: Director/Producer takes his own life.
  • 10:42 --- Doctor Who Magazine: Losing yet more readers.
  • 11:57 --- Doctor Who RPG: Info on the Time Traveller's Companion supplement.
  • 13:05 --- Doctor Who: Changing opening credits for each new episode?
  • 15:18 - Opening Andre's care package.
  • 18:02 - Ted (the 2012 film by Seth MacFarlane).
  • 28:06 - Just a Minute.
  • 33:25 - Harry Harrison.
  • 43:21 - Doctor Who: What if... the Ninth Doctor did a second season?
  • 55:16 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 73:55 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 74:31 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #67: Babylon 5 - The Long, Twilight Struggle

Staggering Commentary #67: Babylon 5 - The Long, Twilight Struggle

For 27 August 2012 (recorded 25 July 2012)

Duration: 43:53

MP3 (25,792 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, mass driving, in front of the Babylon 5 second season episode, 'The Long, Twilight Struggle', and spout our usual nonsense!

Drall's dumped his beard, Londo's chucking rather large stones and G'Kar's a broken Narn. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Babylon 5: The Long, Twilight Struggle…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #139

Staggering Podcast #139: Tomorrow's TV (aka Orac of the Future)

For 20 August 2012 (recorded 6 August 2012)

Duration: 67:07

MP3 (39,410 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn discuss hopes and fears for the upcoming S7 of Doctor Who, do much the same for the proposed US remake of Blake's 7, play some Things in Five words, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:22 --- Welcome!
  • 02:21 - News:
  • 02:36 --- Doctor Who: Mary Tamm and Geoffrey Hughes - DEAD.
  • 04:49 --- Blake's 7: US remake on the cards.
  • 05:41 --- The Hobbit: Now there are three of them.
  • 09:56 --- Doctor Who: Richard E. Grant in Christmas Special.
  • 12:14 --- Christopher Eccleston: Cast as villain in Thor 2.
  • 14:30 - Doctor Who: Hopes and fears for S7.
  • 26:52 - Things in Five Words.
  • 34:17 - Blake's 7: Thoughts on the possible US remake.
  • 47:20 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 63:12 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 71:07 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #66: Doctor Who - The Age of Steel

Staggering Commentary #66: Doctor Who - The Age of Steel

For 13 August 2012 (recorded 1 August 2012)

Duration: 49:23

MP3 (29,024 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, deleted, in front of the 2006 Doctor Who episode, The Age of Steel, and spout our usual nonsense!

Mickey's seeing double, Rose's in a waitresses outfit and the Doctor's turned into a penguin. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: The Age of Steel…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #65: Doctor Who - Rise of the Cybermen

Staggering Commentary #65: Doctor Who - Rise of the Cybermen

For 13 August 2012 (recorded 1 August 2012)

Duration: 47:32

MP3 (27,934 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, upgraded, in front of the 2006 Doctor Who episode, Rise of the Cybermen, and spout our usual nonsense!

Lumic thinks he's Davros, Rose is a dog and the Cybermen crave more brains. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: Rise of the Cybermen…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #138

Staggering Podcast #138: The Dank Vogon Rises (aka Talking the Vast Toffee into an Early Retirement!)

For 6 August 2012 (recorded 23 July 2012)

Duration: 73:51

MP3 (43,354 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn discuss who should, could and shouldn't take over Doctor Who after Moffat, review The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show Live and The Dark Knight Rises, invite over dream dinner guests, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:58 --- Welcome!
  • 01:59 - News:
  • 02:09 --- Doctor Who: 50th anniversary 'docu-drama'?
  • 03:41 --- Black Mirror: Three more episodes coming.
  • 04:50 --- Neil Gaiman: Returning to The Sandman.
  • 06:46 --- JMS: Straczynski back to TV and starts Studio JMS.
  • 09:32 --- Jeffery's Tubes: British sailing ship has Jefferies tubes.
  • 11:03 --- Claudia Christian: Kiss and tell book.
  • 14:34 - Doctor Who: The next show runner should be..?
  • 31:02 - Crumbly's Dinner Party Guests.
  • 37:10 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show, Live!
  • 50:02 - The Dark Knight Rises.
  • 41:12 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 64:00 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 71:07 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #64: Babylon 5 - Divided Loyalties

Staggering Commentary #64: Babylon 5 - Divided Loyalties

For 30 July 2012 (recorded 25 July 2012)

Duration: 43:13

MP3 (25,406 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, tratoring, in front of the Babylon 5 second season episode, Divided Loyalties, and spout our usual nonsense!

Susan has a dark secret, Lyta has the stare and Talia has a headache. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Divided Loyalties…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #137

Staggering Podcast #137: Scaring Little Children Since 1963 (aka Web-Head Revisited)

For 23 July 2012 (recorded 9 July 2012)

Duration: 61:47

MP3 (36,282 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn discuss if Doctor Who needs to be scary, review The Amazing Spider-Man, invite over dream dinner guests, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:05 --- Welcome!
  • 03:10 - News:
  • 03:05 --- Doctor Who: More guests stars announced.
  • 04:58 --- Ernest Borgnine: DEAD!
  • 06:12 --- True Blood: Sixth season confirmed.
  • 08:00 --- Doctor Who: Possible spoiler for S7.
  • 10:59 - The Amazing Spider-Man.
  • 24:37 - Adam's Dinner Party Guests.
  • 30:02 - Does Doctor Who have to be scary?
  • 41:12 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 56:39 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 57:29 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #63: Doctor Who - The Girl in the Fireplace

Staggering Commentary #63: Doctor Who - The Girl in the Fireplace

For 21 May 2012 (recorded 13 June 2012)

Duration: 46:21

MP3 (27,238 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, 'Fake Keith' and the Real Keith Dunn sit down, pre-Ponded, in front of the 2006 Doctor Who story, The Girl in the Fireplace, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's got a new mistress, Rose is feeling dumped, Mickey's just making up the numbers and Arthur is a horse. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: The Girl in the Fireplace…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #136

Staggering Podcast #136: Staggering Stories Live 2012! (aka Smacking Down That Trivia)

For 9 July 2012 (recorded 24 June 2012)

Duration: 42:33

MP3 (25,012 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Crumbly, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn with special guests Luke Harrison and Siobhan Gallichan play the Doctor Who Trivia Smack Down Quiz, indulge in a very personal Fight Club, find some general news and a variety of riotous live behaviour, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:49 --- Welcome!
  • 02:39 - News:
  • 03:05 --- Doctor Who: Caroline John - Dead!
  • 04:46 --- Staggering Stories: We invaded Cardiff - Live!
  • 06:68 - Doctor Who Trivia Smackdown.
  • 35:55 - Fight Club: Jean vs. Fake Keith.
  • 37:57 - 30 Second Recommendation: Kate Griffin's The Minority Council novel.
  • 41:12 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 42:03 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #62: Babylon 5 - Confessions and Lamentations

Staggering Commentary #62: Babylon 5 - Confessions and Lamentations

For 2 July 2012 (recorded 13 June 2012)

Duration: 43:03

MP3 (25,310 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, 'Fake Keith' and the Real Keith Dunn sit down, quarantined, in front of the Babylon 5 second season episode, Confessions and Lamentations, and spout our usual nonsense!

Dr Franklin is needing stimulation, Lennier's wearing his chef's hat and the Markab are feeling a touch unwell... But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Confessions and Lamentations…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #135

Staggering Podcast #135: Anniversary of Wood (aka Five Year of This?!)

For 25 June 2012 (recorded 18 June 2012)

Duration: 59:12

MP3 (34,776 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who (and other): Anniversary Stories, play some Dead or Alive! and Dinner Party Guests, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:01 --- Welcome!
  • 01:24 - News:
  • 01:35 --- Doctor Who: The regenerated Experience.
  • 02:30 --- Blake's 7: Audio cast reunion play.
  • 03:58 --- Robocop: Remake casts big acting names.
  • 05:55 --- Shatner: BP Olympics medal lookalike.
  • 06:38 --- Rush: Some popular beat album based on steampunk with Kevin J Anderson novel.
  • 07:45 --- Mini Cooper: Steampunked car.
  • 08:58 --- Xena: Lucy, Lawless by name...
  • 12:31 - Doctor Who (and more): Anniversary stories.
  • 29:56 - Dead or Alive!
  • 36:45 - Keith's Dinner Party Guests.
  • 41:47 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:36 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:30 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #61: Doctor Who - School Reunion

Staggering Commentary #61: Doctor Who - School Reunion

For 21 May 2012 (recorded 18 April 2012)

Duration: 47:00

MP3 (27,620 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, metal doggedly, in front of the 2006 Doctor Who story, School Reunion, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's getting it from both sides, Rose has a bad taste in her mouth and Sarah Jane feels abandoned. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: School Reunion…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #134

Staggering Podcast #134: Billy Snuff (aka Promethean Problems)

For 11 June 2012 (recorded 4 June 2012)

Duration: 88:19

MP3 (51,836 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet and Prometheus, have some more Things in Five Words and Just a Minute, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:50 --- Welcome!
  • 02:31 - News:
  • 02:42 --- Doctor Who: New companion to remain a mystery?
  • 04:45 --- Sanctuary and Dirk Gently: Dead!
  • 07:48 --- Planet of the Apes: Sequel of the Rise of the Planet of the Apes named Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
  • 09:52 --- George Lucas: The throat himself is retiring.
  • 11:25 --- Barrowman: Bell boating for the Queen.
  • 13:47 --- Matt Smith: Smith carries the Olympic Torch in Cardiff.
  • 14:53 --- Baftas: Steven Moffat, The Fades and Sherlock's Moriarty, Andrew Scott, win awards.
  • 16:01 - Things in Five Words.
  • 19:06 - Prometheus.
  • 39:17 - Just a Minute.
  • 51:14 - Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet.
  • 71:26 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 83:46 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 84:22 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #60: Babylon 5 - In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum

Staggering Commentary #60: Babylon 5 - In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum

For 7 May 2012 (recorded 18 April 2012)

Duration: 44:07

MP3 (25,932 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, gobsmacked, in front of the Babylon 5 second season episode, In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum, and spout our usual nonsense!

Mr Morden is feeling confined, Sheridan smells a rat and Kosh is older than he looks. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #133

Staggering Podcast #133: Dodgy Direction (aka Mr Flibble and the Mandrels)

For 28 May 2012 (recorded 21 May 2012)

Duration: 78:18

MP3 (45,962 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: Nightmare of Eden and Red Dwarf 5, have some more Things in Five Words, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:40 --- Welcome!
  • 02:15 - News:
  • 02:22 --- Doctor Who: Bye bye, Pond!
  • 04:52 --- Avengers Assemble: Storming the ticket sales chart.
  • 07:50 --- Community: New episodes but creator sacked.
  • 09:45 --- Blade Runner: New film will be a sequel.
  • 10:31 --- Tron: Another sequel apparently likely.
  • 11:31 --- Shatner: Guest presenter on the BBC's Have I Got News For You.
  • 12:59 --- Christopher Eccleston: Wants more stage work.
  • 13:38 --- Ultavox: Brilliant? No.
  • 14:28 - Doctor Who: Nightmare of Eden.
  • 29:42 - Things in Five Words.
  • 35:16 - Red Dwarf 5.
  • 50:55 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 74:05 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 74:44 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #59: Doctor Who - Tooth and Claw

Staggering Commentary #59: Doctor Who - Tooth and Claw

For 21 May 2012 (recorded 3 April 2011)

Duration: 46:16

MP3 (27,192 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, howling, in front of the 2006 Doctor Who story, Tooth and Claw, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's pretending to be Scottish, Rose is being tied-up and the Queen is not amused. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: Tooth and Claw…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #132

Staggering Podcast #132: So Pertwee It Be (aka Those Other Avengers)

For 14 May 2012 (recorded 7 May 2012)

Duration: 69:48

MP3 (40,978 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: The Dæmons and Marvel Avengers Assemble, have some more Things in Five Words, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:26 --- Welcome!
  • 02:20 - News:
  • 02:30 --- Doctor Who: New stage adaptations.
  • 03:40 --- Misfits: Kelly gets real life community service!
  • 05:12 --- Fringe: Final season greenlit.
  • 06:20 --- Neil Gaiman: The Graveyard Book coming to the big screen.
  • 08:24 - Things in Five Words.
  • 12:31 - Doctor Who: The Dæmons.
  • 38:14 - Things in Five Words.
  • 34:19 - Marvel Avengers Assemble.
  • 54:58 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 65:10 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 65:44 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #58: Babylon 5 - The Coming of Shadows

Staggering Commentary #58: Babylon 5 - The Coming of Shadows

For 7 May 2012 (recorded 3 April 2012)

Duration: 44:07

MP3 (25,932 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, collapsing, in front of the Babylon 5 second season episode, The Coming of Shadows, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Centauri Emperor has a dicky heart, G'Kar wants to go a murdering and Kosh is making house calls. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Coming of Shadows…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #131

Staggering Podcast #131: Rose's Plastic Pals (aka Randy Waltons)

For 30 April 2012 (recorded 23 April 2012)

Duration: 64:18

MP3 (37,758 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the return of Doctor Who in 2005 with the episode Rose, have some more Things in Five Words, play Just a Minute, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:02 --- Welcome!
  • 01:50 - News:
  • 01:55 --- Doctor Who: Virgin pulls Tennant's ad.
  • 02:56 --- Doctor Who: Power of the Daleks fan remake.
  • 03:41 --- Doctor Who: Karen Gillan now on twitter.
  • 04:38 --- JK Rowling: New book named 'The Casual Vacancy'.
  • 06:35 --- Doctor Who: More not-lego on the way.
  • 08:03 - Things in Five Words.
  • 11:12 - Doctor Who: Rose (the episode).
  • 34:08 - Just a Minute.
  • 47:04 - A Staggering Day Out, on 24th June 2012.
  • 48:50 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 62:54 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 98:18 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #57: Doctor Who - New Earth

Staggering Commentary #57: Doctor Who - New Earth

For 23 April 2012 (recorded 6 March 2011)

Duration: 47:19

MP3 (27,731 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, nursed, in front of the 2006 Doctor Who premiere story, New Earth, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's having a blow dry, Rose is slightly moist and Cassandra covets Rose's body. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: New Earth…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #130

Staggering Podcast #130: Doctors of Social Ineptitude (aka Intelligence Failing...)

For 16 April 2012 (recorded 9 April 2012)

Duration: 103:16

MP3 (60,516 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: The TV Movie and The Big Bang Theory, have some more Things in Five Words, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:45 --- Welcome!
  • 01:47 - News:
  • 01:57 --- Doctor Who: Hugo award nominations.
  • 03:49 --- Being Human: Alive, The Fades: Dead.
  • 06:07 --- Space 1999: Reimagined Space:2099 in the works.
  • 09:50 --- Mass Effect: Extended Cut of Mass Effect 3.
  • 12:39 --- David Tennant: Virgin Media advert ruffles BBC feathers.
  • 16:55 - Things in Five Words.
  • 19:14 - Doctor Who: The TV Movie.
  • 45:44 - Things in Five Words.
  • 48:37 - The Big Bang Theory.
  • 62:13 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 97:27 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 98:18 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #56: Babylon 5 - Revelations

Staggering Commentary #56: Babylon 5 - Revelations

For 9 April 2012 (recorded 6 March 2012)

Duration: 43:41

MP3 (25,683 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, hatching, in front of the Babylon 5 second season episode, Revelations, and spout our usual nonsense!

Franklin's giving Garibaldi special care and attention, Sheridan's rather carelessly lost his wife and Delenn's coming out. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Revelations…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #129

Staggering Podcast #129: A Companion Extraordinaire (aka Splodging Cleavage)

For 2 April 2012 (recorded 26 March 2012)

Duration: 101:48

MP3 (59,732 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who's Ace and the new Dirk Gently TV episodes, have a round of Tea Duelling and some more Things in Five Words, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:06 --- Welcome!
  • 01:56 - News:
  • 02:09 --- Doctor Who: New companion cast - Jenna-Louise Coleman.
  • 09:01 --- Percy Jackson 2: Nathan Fillion and Anthony Head cast.
  • 10:35 --- Doctor Who: Six more Target reprints coming.
  • 11:26 --- RTD: Aliens vs Wizards becomes Wizards vs Aliens.
  • 12:16 --- The Hobbit: Ian McKellen and Stephen Fry save a pub.
  • 14:39 - Things in Five Words.
  • 18:56 - Doctor Who: Ace.
  • 38:00 - Tea Duelling.
  • 50:41 - Podcast Anniversary: Join us in a trip to Cardiff, with Live Podcasting! (Sunday 24th June 2012)
  • 54:36 - Dirk Gently.
  • 62:51 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 97:49 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 98:14 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #55: Doctor Who - The Christmas Invasion

Staggering Commentary #55: Doctor Who - The Christmas Invasion

For 27 February 2012 (recorded 23 August 2011)

Duration: 62:19

MP3 (36,600 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, pyjamaed, in front of the 2005 Doctor Who festive special, The Christmas Invasion, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's feeling a new man, Rose is grieving and the Queen is teetering on the edge. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: The Christmas Invasion…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #128

Staggering Podcast #128: Investigators of Infernal IMAXery (aka Touching Jean's Minkey Dinkey)

For 19 March 2012 (recorded 12 March 2012)

Duration: 79:15

MP3 (46,519 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Jago & Litefoot Series 1 and John Carter at the IMAX, have another round of Just a Minute and some more Things in Five Words, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:16 --- Welcome!
  • 02:44 - News:
  • 02:55 --- Doctor Who Roundup: New guest stars and deaths.
  • 04:58 --- Primeval: Canadian spin-off cast and director details.
  • 06:30 --- BBC America: Two new 'genre' series being developed.
  • 07:55 --- Doctor Who Merchandise: Amy Pond doll, Minister of Chance now free and charity book - Behind the Sofa.
  • 11:21 --- Dead: Artists Ralph McQuarrie and Moebius.
  • 12:23 - Things in Five Words.
  • 13:49 - John Carter [of Mars] and the Crawley IMAX.
  • 25:41 - Things in Five Words.
  • 29:06 - Jago and Litefoot: Series One.
  • 39:56 - Just a Minute.
  • 50:55 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 71:25 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 72:30 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #54: Babylon 5 - Points of Departure

Staggering Commentary #54: Babylon 5 - Points of Departure

For 12 March 2012 (recorded 28 February 2012)

Duration: 43:49

MP3 (25,759 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, smiling, in front of the Babylon 5 second season première episode, Points of Departure, and spout our usual nonsense!

Sheridan's coveting a very wet shower, Ivanova's frightening the natives and Garibaldi's having a lie down. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Points of Departure…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #127

Staggering Podcast #127: The Silent Stars Go Mahna Mahna (aka WiFi Cracking for Beginners)

For 5 March 2012 (recorded 27 February 2012)

Duration: 78:08

MP3 (45,861 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who novel 'The Silent Stars Go By' and 'The Muppets' (the recent film), review a Steampunk Convivial, have another round of Just a Minute, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:58 --- Welcome!
  • 01:51 - News:
  • 02:05 --- Doctor Who: Filming starts up for 14 new episodes.
  • 03:52 --- J.K. Rowling: New 'adult' book coming.
  • 04:43 --- Doctor Who (ish): Sophie Aldred takes David Tennant as her companion.
  • 05:59 --- Dirk Gently: Returns for three new episodes on BBC Four.
  • 07:10 --- Dead: Peter Halliday.
  • 08:31 --- Benedict Cumberbatch: Star Trek photos.
  • 10:07 --- Dredd: Karl Urban does his Dredd voice.
  • 10:45 --- Doctor Who: Benedict Cumberbatch as the new Master?
  • 12:16 --- Eternal Law: DEAD!
  • 13:00 --- Babylon 5: Crumbly's nightmares!
  • 14:31 - Doctor Who: The Silent Stars Go By.
  • 24:50 - Two Minute Review: The First Surrey Steampunk Convivial.
  • 30:22 - The Muppets (2011 film).
  • 40:24 - Just a Minute.
  • 45:49 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 73:53 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 74:45 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #53: Doctor Who - The Parting of the Ways

Staggering Commentary #53: Doctor Who - The Parting of the Ways

For 27 February 2012 (recorded 23 August 2011)

Duration: 51:00

MP3 (29,915 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, fantasticed, in front of the 2005 Doctor Who episode, The Parting of the Ways, and spout our usual nonsense!

Rose has abandonment issues, Jack's got a big weapon in his hand, the TARDIS is in need of a gentle tug and the Doctor's faced with repeating history all over again. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: The Parting of the Ways…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #126

Staggering Podcast #126: Brian's Alive! (aka SFX Weak Ender)

For 20 February 2012 (recorded 13 February 2012)

Duration: 74:31

MP3 (43,742 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the SFX Weekender convention, Being Human 4.1 and 4.2, play some Doctor Who related Just a Minute, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:12 --- Welcome!
  • 02:12 - News:
  • 02:27 --- Doctor Who: New Who S7 writers and a director named.
  • 03:46 --- The Hobbit: Billy Connolly added to cast.
  • 04:37 --- Doctor Who: Rory & Fourth Doctor cut-outs and Doctor Who Insider: DEAD!
  • 06:50 --- Doctor Who and Star Trek: IDW comic crossover.
  • 07:57 --- Doctor Who: Cubicle 7 finally releases Eleventh Doctor update (maybe!)
  • 09:39 - The SFX Weekender 3 convention and other Welsh excursions.
  • 27:18 - Just a Minute.
  • 38:28 - Being Human: episodes 4.1 and 4.2.
  • 51:00 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 72:20 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 72:49 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #52: Doctor Who - Bad Wolf

Staggering Commentary #52: Doctor Who - Bad Wolf

For 13 February 2012 (recorded 23 August 2011)

Duration: 44:40

MP3 (26,198 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, big brothered, in front of the 2005 Doctor Who episode, Bad Wolf, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's feeling housebound, Rose is voting to the death and Captain Jack's got a dimensionally transcendental orifice. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Bad Wolf…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #125

Staggering Podcast #125: The Five Word Shuffle (aka The Quick and Dirty One)

For 6 February 2012 (recorded 28 and 30 January 2012)

Duration: 75:21

MP3 (44,238 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Big Finish Doctor Who story 'Destination: Nerva', consider what sort of character we might like to replace Amy, play lots of a new word game, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:47 --- Welcome!
  • 01:13 - News:
  • 01:26 --- Doctor Who and Merlin: Awards awarded.
  • 03:09 --- RTD: SJA replacement - Aliens vs Wizards.
  • 05:07 --- Quickfire News Roundup:
  • 05:11 ----- Minister of Chance: Now free!
  • 05:21 ----- Being Human: Back on UK TV on Sunday 5th February 2012.
  • 05:43 ----- Doctor Who: New novel 'Dark Horizons'.
  • 06:33 ----- Douglas Adams: Virtual 60th birthday party event.
  • 06:53 ----- Star Wars: Uncut fan recreation in 15 second segments.
  • 07:38 - Things in Five Words.
  • 12:55 - Doctor Who: After Amy.
  • 25:22 - Doctor Who: Destination: Nerva.
  • 35:19 - Things in Five Words.
  • 40:13 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 70:48 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 71:19 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #51: Primeval - Series 1, Episode 6

Staggering Commentary #51: Primeval - Series 1, Episode 6

For 30 January 2011 (recorded 9 August 2011)

Duration: 48:42

MP3 (28,571 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, superbatted, in front of ITV's Primeval Series 1, Episode 6, and spout our usual nonsense!

Nick Cutter is feeling time orphaned, Helen's been up to no good with Stephen, Claudia's feeling very specifically erased and Captain Ryan's been a skeleton all along. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Primeval: Series 1, Episode 6…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #124

Staggering Podcast #124: Holmesian High Jump (aka The Year That Was)

For 23 January 2012 (recorded 16 January 2012)

Duration: 119:05

MP3 (64,669 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss' Sherlock: Series 2, have a retrospective on the year 2011, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:59 --- Welcome!
  • 01:34 - News:
  • 01:47 --- Doctor Who: Another Script to Screen competition.
  • 02:56 --- Star Trek: Sherlock & Mickey Smith join Star Trek 2.
  • 03:58 --- Being Human: Another cast member quits the programme.
  • 05:54 --- Karen Gillan: Award nominations and she takes Manhattan.
  • 08:09 --- Benedict Cumberbatch: Held at gunpoint in South Africa.
  • 09:35 --- Doctor Who: Amateur stage production of Midnight.
  • 10:36 --- Doctor Who: Moffat tweets about Sophia Myles, rumours go mad.
  • 13:29 - Sherlock: Series 2.
  • 29:02 - Retrospective on the year 2011..
  • 54:41 - Predictions Competition Winner..
  • 57:50 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 115:38 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 116:11 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #50: Doctor Who - The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

Staggering Commentary #50: Doctor Who - The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

For 16 January 2012 (recorded 10 January 2012)

Duration: 60:42

MP3 (35,594 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, caretakered, in front of the 2011 Doctor Who Christmas Special, The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe, and spout our usual nonsense!

Cyril's got oversized specs, Reg is following the light, the King and Queen and very wooden and Amy makes the Doctor moist. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #123

Staggering Podcast #123: The Head, the Predictions and the Cardboard Box (aka Predictions of Life)

For 9 January 2012 (recorded 2 January 2012)

Duration: 110:19

MP3 (64,669 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: 'The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe', our Predictions, Hopes and Dreams and Fears for 2012, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2011, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:02 --- Welcome!
  • 02:06 - News:
  • 02:09 --- Doctor Who: 2011 Christmas Special did well.
  • 03:51 --- 3D Films: Whedon's Avengers and Abrams Star Trek 2 to be converted from 2D.
  • 08:00 --- Doctor Who: Worlds in Time MMO open preview now available.
  • 09:31 --- Star Trek: Drink your tea out of Dr McCoy's head!
  • 12:11 - Doctor Who: The Doctor, The Widow and the Wardrobe.
  • 28:13 - Bill Bailey's Doctor Who Theme.
  • 32:52 - Predictions, Fears and Hopes & Dreams for the future:
  • 33:33 --- How wrong we were: Predictions for 2011.
  • 52:47 --- How wrong we were: Fears for 2011.
  • 57:43 --- How wrong we were: Hopes and Dreams for 2011.
  • 44:36 --- Predictions for 2012.
  • 52:47 --- Fears for 2012.
  • 57:43 --- Hopes and Dreams for 2012.
  • 63:46 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 106:41 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 107:17 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #49: Doctor Who - Boom Town

Staggering Commentary #49: Doctor Who - Boom Town

For 2 January 2012 (recorded 9 August 2011)

Duration: 45:00

MP3 (26,404 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, unzipped, in front of the 2005 Doctor Who episode, Boom Town, and spout our usual nonsense!

Margaret's battling with bad breath, Mickey's feeling some short lived character progression and Captain Jack's a spare wheel. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Boom Town…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #122

Staggering Podcast #122: Six Podcasters a-Playing (aka Peeling One Off)

For 26 December 2011 (recorded 17 December 2011)

Duration: 108:43

MP3 (63,735 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Crumbly, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the past Doctor Who Christmas Specials, play some festive games, are read a nativnal Doctor Who story, pull some crackers, watch Crumbly unwrap, find some general news and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:29 --- Welcome!
  • 02:32 - News:
  • 02:40 --- Doctor Who: The Ponds to vanish.
  • 04:16 --- Doctor Who: Two missing episodes not so missing now.
  • 06:42 --- Doctor Who: TV signals bouncing back to Earth?
  • 08:18 --- Doctor Who: Lego Dalek.
  • 10:23 --- Star Trek vs Star Wars: George Takei says join forces against Twilight.
  • 11:11 - Christmas Crackers!
  • 15:46 - Festive Game: Swanee-Kazoo.
  • 21:25 - Doctor Who: The Christmas Specials.
  • 40:48 - Festive Game: Myth or Truth?
  • 52:40 - Nanny Ireland: Befuddled in Bethlehem.
  • 64:31 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 93:35 - Competition Time!
  • 96:13 - Crumbly Unwraps.
  • 75:05 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 75:50 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #48: Primeval - Series 1, Episode 3

Staggering Commentary #48: Primeval - Series 1, Episode 3

For 19 December 2011 (recorded 12 July 2011)

Duration: 48:17

MP3 (28,324 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, drowning, in front of ITV's Primeval Series 1, Episode 3, and spout our usual nonsense!

Nick Cutter has a sinking feeling, Helen's still twiddling her moustache and Captain Ryan's partaking in some temporal rendition. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Primeval: Series 1, Episode 3…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #121

Staggering Podcast #121: The Tear Jerk (aka Galloping Galaxies)

For 12 December 2011 (recorded 5 December 2011)

Duration: 82:52

MP3 (48,583 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the 'Doctor Who: The Gunpowder Plot', things that make us have something in our eye, the end of 'Star Wars Galaxies' and the beginning of 'Star Wars: The Old Republic', play 'Guess the Thing', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:07 --- Welcome!
  • 02:00 - News:
  • 02:07 --- Doctor Who: The Motion Picture (2).
  • 06:01 --- Doctor Who: Christmas Special dated.
  • 08:40 --- Anne McCaffrey: Dead!
  • 09:41 --- The Dark Knight Rises: Prologue on before IMAX Mssion Impossible screenings.
  • 10:41 --- Russell T Davies: Back in the UK due to partner's illness.
  • 11:15 --- John Barrowman: Thief Taker!
  • 13:20 - Doctor Who: The Gunpowder Plot Adventure Game.
  • 23:48 - Guess the Thing!
  • 25:56 - Things that have made us... have something in our eye.
  • 41:53 - Guess the Thing!
  • 47:25 - Goodbye Star Wars Galaxies, hello Star Wars The Old Republic.
  • 58:24 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 75:05 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 75:50 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #47: Doctor Who - The Doctor Dances

Staggering Commentary #47: Doctor Who - The Doctor Dances

For 5 December 2011 (recorded 27 July 2011)

Duration: 45:49

MP3 (26,882 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, zombified, in front of the 2005 Doctor Who episode, The Doctor Dances, and spout our usual nonsense!

Nancy's feeling haunted, the Doctor's vibrating concrete and Captain Jack's left holding the banana. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Doctor Dances…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #46: Doctor Who - The Empty Child

Staggering Commentary #46: Doctor Who - The Empty Child

For 5 December 2011 (recorded 27 July 2011)

Duration: 43:23

MP3 (25,450 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, barrage ballooned, in front of the 2005 Doctor Who episode, The Empty Child, and spout our usual nonsense!

Rose is hanging by a thread, the Doctor's searching for Spock and Captain Jack is dancing on air. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Empty Child…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #120

Staggering Podcast #120: Day of the BBC Worldwide (aka Getting Into the Party Spirit)

For 28 November 2011 (recorded 19 November 2011)

Duration: 64:37

MP3 (37,889 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Construct Number 2, Fake Crumbly, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the 'Doctor Who: Day of the Daleks', play 'Doctor Who Twenty Questions', play 'Guess the Alien', rant about the news of the new Doctor Who film and 'official' Doctor Who convention, find some other general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:08 --- Welcome!
  • 01:41 - News:
  • 01:55 --- Doctor Who: The Motion Picture.
  • 18:01 --- Doctor Who: The 'Official' (rip off) Convention.
  • 22:51 --- Quickfire News Roundup:
  • 22:53 ----- Being Human: Russell Tovey has left.
  • 23:03 ----- Ender's Game Film: Merlin's Mordred, Asa Butterfield, offered role of Wiggin.
  • 23:14 ----- Misfits: Returns to record viewing figures.
  • 23:25 ----- The Munsters: NBC has greenlit Bryan Fuller's reimagining.
  • 23:45 --- William Shatner: Seeking Major Tom album now out for your listening torture.
  • 24:47 - Doctor Who Twenty Questions.
  • 27:39 - Doctor Who: Day of the Daleks.
  • 43:59 - Guess The Alien.
  • 46:58 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 60:17 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 60:48 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #45: Doctor Who - The Wedding of River Song

Staggering Commentary #45: Doctor Who - The Wedding of River Song

For 21 November 2011 (recorded 18 October 2011)

Duration: 49:59

MP3 (29,319 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, eyepatched, in front of the 2011 Doctor Who episode, The Wedding of River Song, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's gone all beardy weirdy (again), River's practicing her spacesuited swimming proficiency and Churchill likes mounting mammoths. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Wedding of River Song…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #119

Staggering Podcast #119: Inadmissible Pondage (aka The Podcast Sent to Coventry)

For 14 November 2011 (recorded 7 November 2011)

Duration: 60:09

MP3 (35,272 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Karen Gillan's play 'Inadmissible Evidence', The DWAS convention 'Time 5', BBC Three's 'The Fades', play 'Doctor Who Twenty Questions', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:53 --- Welcome!
  • 01:30 - News:
  • 01:38 --- Doctor Who: Matt Smith maybe not leaving now?
  • 03:36 --- Harry Potter: Films DVDs and Blu-rays to vanish!
  • 05:03 --- Doctor Who: Shada coming to DVD, probably in 2012.
  • 07:22 --- Elisabeth Sladen: Biography out now.
  • 07:44 --- Bernard Cribbins: OBE.
  • 08:45 --- Doctor Who: Community has 'Inspector Spacetime'.
  • 09:58 --- Doctor Who: The Special Wrap Party videos now on YouTube.
  • 10:59 - The Fades.
  • 24:09 - Doctor Who Twenty Questions.
  • 30:05 - Inadmissible Evidence.
  • 42:19 - DWAS 'Time 5' Doctor Who Convention.
  • 55:25 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 55:53 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #44: Doctor Who - Closing Time

Staggering Commentary #44: Doctor Who - Closing Time

For 7 November 2011 (recorded 18 October 2011)

Duration: 46:01

MP3 (26,996 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, Stormageddoned, in front of the 2011 Doctor Who episode, Closing Time, and spout our usual nonsense!

Craig's been left holding the baby, the Doctor's passed his CRB checks and Stormageddon is the Dark Lord of All. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Closing Time…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #118

Staggering Podcast #118: The Empty Attic (aka Buffy with Boobies)

For 31 October 2011 (recorded 24 October 2011)

Duration: 75:24

MP3 (44,216 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn talk about the end of The Sarah Jane Adventures, True Blood, play 'Can You Guess the Doctor Who Monster?', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:09 --- Welcome!
  • 01:39 - News:
  • 01:46 --- Doctor Who: Matt Smith wins award & maybe leaving?
  • 03:32 --- Misfits: Returns to E4 and a USA remake.
  • 06:01 --- Big Finish: New Doctor Who spin-offs audio series - Counter-Measures.
  • 07:59 --- Quickfire News Roundup:
  • 08:04 ----- Red Dwarf: Six new episodes begin filming in November.
  • 08:11 ----- Rentaghost: Russell Brand out, Ben Stiller in.
  • 08:18 ----- Doctor Who Experience: Run extended to February.
  • 08:38 --- Back to the Future: An electric DeLorean car on the way.
  • 09:23 --- Doctor Who: Peter Davison not ruling out a 50th anniversary appearance.
  • 12:09 - The Sarah Jane Adventures: Season 5, the end of an era.
  • 29:55 - Can You Guess the Doctor Who Monster?
  • 32:52 - True Blood.
  • 42:28 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 72:52 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 73:32 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #43: Doctor Who - The God Complex

Staggering Commentary #43: Doctor Who - The God Complex

For 24 October 2011 (recorded 20 September 2011)

Duration: 50:28

MP3 (29,603 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, corridored, in front of the 2011 Doctor Who episode, The God Complex, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's avoiding his fear, Amy's feeling young again, Rory wants out and the beast is missing Soldeed. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The God Complex…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #117

Staggering Podcast #117: Fading the Magic (aka A Sleepy Friday)

For 17 October 2011 (recorded 7 October 2011)

Duration: 93:32

MP3 (54,839 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn talk about the new episodes of Merlin, BBC Three's The Fades, find some general news (particularly about Doctor Who: Confidential), and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:12 --- Welcome!
  • 01:40 - News:
  • 01:49 --- Doctor Who Confidential: Dead!
  • 03:16 --- Star Trek: Nimoy out of cons, Next Gen on Blu-ray and IDW rebooted comic series.
  • 08:18 --- Harry Potter: eBooks delayed and Making Of Tour goes on sale.
  • 09:29 --- Time traveller will live here plaque.
  • 10:53 - Merlin: Season 4, episodes 1 and 2.
  • 24:55 - The Fades: Episodes 1 to 4.
  • 38:32 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 89:57 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 90:45 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #42: Doctor Who - The Girl Who Waited

Staggering Commentary #42: Doctor Who - The Girl Who Waited

For 10 October 2011 (recorded 20 September 2011)

Duration: 49:01

MP3 (28,753 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, looking glassed, in front of the 2011 Doctor Who episode, The Girl Who Waited, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor is cowering in the TARDIS, Rory's being a green anchor and Amy needs some skin cream. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Girl Who Waited…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #116

Staggering Podcast #116: And They Were All Wearing Eyepatches (aka The Long Wait Begins)

For 3 October 2011 (recorded 26 September 2011)

Duration: 115:22

MP3 (67,633 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Closing Time and The Wedding of River Song, the Doctor Who convention Whooverville 3, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:52 --- Welcome!
  • 01:24 - News:
  • 01:43 --- Doctor Who: Christmas 2011 Special guest stars.
  • 03:15 --- TV Choice Awards: Doctor Who, Being Human & Sherlock win.
  • 04:22 --- Primeval: Canadian spin-off in the works.
  • 06:21 --- Harlan Ellison: In Time for the courts.
  • 07:41 --- Alex Kingston: Upstairing and Downstairing.
  • 09:49 --- Star Wars: Engagement rings from the Throat.
  • 10:24 --- Doctor Who: Confirmation for S7 split between end of 2012/beginning of 2013.
  • 11:41 - Facebook questions.
  • 15:25 - Doctor Who: Closing Time.
  • 31:46 - Doctor Who: The Wedding of River Song.
  • 51:12 - Whooverville 3.
  • 62:28 - Competition Winners!
  • 68:43 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 111:33 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 114:14 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #41: Doctor Who - Night Terrors

Staggering Commentary #41: Doctor Who - Night Terrors

For 12 September 2011 (recorded 8 September 2011)

Duration: 44:11

MP3 (25,920 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn sit down, pyjamaed, in front of the 2011 Doctor Who episode, Night Terrors, and spout our usual nonsense!

George is channelling Arthur Dent, Amy's got a bit of a wood problem and the Doctor's hanging around a little boy's bedroom. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Night Terrors…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #115

Staggering Podcast #115: Toasting the Pond (aka It Was a Hole in the Ground!)

For 19 September 2011 (recorded 12 September 2011)

Duration: 108:19

MP3 (63,501 KB)

Blog post, with feedback

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: The Girl Who Waited and The God Complex, the end of Torchwood: Miracle Day, Arthur Darvill's Doctor Faustus, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:12 --- Welcome!
  • 02:04 - News:
  • 02:16 --- Doctor Who: The Colin Baker elected DWAS Honorary President.
  • 03:27 --- Alphas: Syphy gives Alphas a second season.
  • 05:00 --- Misfits: 'Vegas Baby!' Internet episode now online.
  • 06:06 --- Walk for Lis: Ed Russell completes his 168 mile charity walk, in the name of Elisabeth Sladen.
  • 07:46 --- Benedict Cumberbatch: A busy fellow!
  • 08:55 --- Sparticus: Leading actor Andy Whitfield is dead.
  • 10:09 - Doctor Who: The Girl Who Waited.
  • 24:04 - Doctor Who: The God Complex.
  • 39:00 - Doctor Faustus at the Globe Theatre.
  • 41:23 - Torchwood: Miracle Day episodes 9 and 10.
  • 50:31 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 101:12 - Competition Time!
  • 103:07 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 103:24 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #40: Doctor Who - Let's Kill Hitler

Staggering Commentary #40: Doctor Who - Let's Kill Hitler

For 12 September 2011 (recorded 8 September 2011)

Duration: 49:33

MP3 (29,066 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn sit down, tessellated, in front of the 2011 Doctor Who episode, Let's Kill Hitler, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's dying for River, Rory has banging on his mind and Amy's beside herself. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Let's Kill Hitler…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #114

Staggering Podcast #114: Monster in the Cupboard (aka Bad Purcell!)

For 5 September 2011 (recorded 29 August 2011)

Duration: 98:31

MP3 (57,761 KB)

Blog post, with feedback

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Let's Kill Hitler and Night Terrors, Torchwood: Miracle Day episodes seven and eight, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:01 --- Welcome!
  • 02:07 - News:
  • 02:25 --- Doctor Who: Another Hugo Award for Steven Moffat.
  • 03:42 --- Blade Runner: Ridley Scott to make a new film?
  • 06:21 --- Big Finish: Co-Producing a live action short called Cleaning Up.
  • 08:48 --- Matt Smith: Karen Gillan is only a 5 out of 10!
  • 10:20 - Doctor Who: Let's Kill Hitler.
  • 27:06 - Doctor Who: Night Terrors.
  • 41:41 - Torchwood: Miracle Day episodes 7 and 8.
  • 60:50 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 93:13 - Competition Time!
  • 95:02 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 95:42 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #39: Primeval - Series 1, Episode 2

Staggering Commentary #39: Primeval - Series 1, Episode 2

For 29 August 2011 (recorded 12 July 2011)

Duration: 49:29

MP3 (29,031 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, Cuttered, in front of ITV's Primeval Series 1, Episode 2, and spout our usual nonsense!

Nick Cutter likes exploring darks passages, Connor is feeling excluded and Stephen likes it when giant millipedes get rough with him. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Primeval: Series 1, Episode 2…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #113

Staggering Podcast #113: Burn, Baby, Burn! (aka Curtains for Harry Potter)

For 22 August 2011 (recorded 16 August 2011)

Duration: 96:25

MP3 (56,525 KB)

Blog post, with feedback

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jay Doran, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about Torchwood: Miracle Day episodes five and six, the BFI preview of Doctor Who: Let's Kill Hitler, plus Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:00 --- Welcome!
  • 02:19 - News:
  • 02:30 --- Doctor Who: Let's Kill Hitler on the 27th of August 2011.
  • 04:35 --- Eureka: Dead!
  • 08:44 --- Hong Kong Phooey: Eddie Murphy takes on Penry.
  • 11:35 --- Ianto Jones: Guest starred on Warehouse 13.
  • 13:03 --- Doctor Who: DWM spoiling it again?
  • 17:48 - Doctor Who: Spoiler-free general impressions of Let's Kill Hitler.
  • 27:03 - Torchwood: Miracle Day episodes 6 and 7.
  • 47:47 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two.
  • 62:31 - Competition Time!
  • 65:40 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 91:01 - Whooverville 3: Join us on the 3rd of September in Derby, UK.
  • 91:35 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 92:07 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #38: Doctor Who - Father's Day

Staggering Commentary #38: Doctor Who - Father's Day

For 18 July 2011 (recorded 28 June 2011)

Duration: 45:55

MP3 (26,940 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, reapered, in front of the 2005 Doctor Who episode, Father's Day, and spout our usual nonsense!

Rose is fiddling with her own timeline, The Doctor's complaining about damned dirty apes again and Pete's a Del Boy knockoff. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: Father's Day…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #112

Staggering Podcast #112: It is a Silly Place (aka Torchwood Does Sneakers)

For 8 August 2011 (recorded 1 August 2011)

Duration: 88:14

MP3 (51,727 KB)

Blog post, with feedback

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about Torchwood: Miracle Day episodes three and four, plus Starz' Camelot, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:19 --- Welcome!
  • 01:56 - News:
  • 02:04 --- Karen Gillan: Treading the boards, a new film and maybe back for S7?
  • 06:00 --- Doctor Who: New Adventure Game - The Gunpowder Plot.
  • 07:59 --- Torchwood: Starz aren't jumping to make more.
  • 11:34 --- The Tripods: Film version in the works?
  • 13:59 - Torchwood: Miracle Day episodes 3 and 4.
  • 33:05 - Starz' Camelot.
  • 41:35 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 83:39 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 84:09 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #37: Primeval - Series 1, Episode 1

Staggering Commentary #37: Primeval - Series 1, Episode 1

For 1 August 2011 (recorded 28 June 2011)

Duration: 49:42

MP3 (29,154 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, anomalied, in front of ITV's Primeval Series 1, Episode 1, and spout our usual nonsense!

Nick Cutter's misplaced his wife, Abby's gained a animatronic pet and Claudia's playing tonsil hockey with a complete stranger. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Primeval: Series 1, Episode 1…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #111

Staggering Podcast #111: She Is Quite Bony (aka Rex the Runt)

For 25 July 2011 (recorded 18 July 2011)

Duration: 76:22

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Torchwood: Miracle Day episodes one and two, plus the London Film and Comic Con 2011, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:19 --- Welcome!
  • 01:56 - News:
  • 02:04 --- Jean Riddler: Morris dancing.
  • 02:21 --- Doctor Who: Beth Willis bails out.
  • 05:15 --- Torchwood: Miracle Day ratings looking good.
  • 07:30 --- Doctor Who: T-shirtgate 2 - pulling Qwertwee.
  • 09:23 --- Crumbly Gripe: Chris Tookey's Dark Side.
  • 10:42 --- Doctor Who: BBC Worldwide's biggest money-spinner.
  • 13:35 - Torchwood: Miracle Day episodes 1 and 2.
  • 35:20 - London Film and Comic Con 2011.
  • 41:35 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 72:54 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 73:22 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #36: Doctor Who - A Good Man Goes to War

Staggering Commentary #36: Doctor Who - A Good Man Goes to War

For 18 July 2011 (recorded 28 June 2011)

Duration: 51:32

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, lactating, in front of the 2011 Doctor Who episode, A Good Man Goes to War, and spout our usual nonsense!

Amy's lost a bit of weight (but gained a lot of wait), the Doctor's got a new posse and Rory's taking cosplaying to a whole new level. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: A Good Man Goes to War…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #110

Staggering Podcast #110: Arcing About (aka Tablet Wars)

For 11 July 2011 (recorded 5 July 2011)

Duration: 57:08

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Story Arcs mainly in Doctor Who but also in the likes of Babylon 5 and Buffy, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:52 --- Welcome!
  • 01:56 - News:
  • 02:03 --- Torchwood: Miracle Day finally coming to the UK.
  • 03:45 --- Torchwood: The Lost Files radio plays coming to BBC Radio 4.
  • 04:36 --- Big Finish: More Doctor Who coming and new Blake's 7 audios and books.
  • 07:03 --- Doctor Who: Gillan and Smith at San Diego Comic Con.
  • 08:11 - Doctor Who: Story Arcs.
  • 30:39 - Flashing the the Park 2.
  • 32:22 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 52:52 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 53:23 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #35: Doctor Who - The Almost People

Staggering Commentary #35: Doctor Who - The Almost People

For 4 July 2011 (recorded 15 June 2011)

Duration: 50:36

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, booted, in front of the 2011 Doctor Who episode, The Almost People, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's wearing Flesh shoes, Amy's being generally nasty and the sonic screwdriver doesn't know where it is. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: The Almost People…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #34: Doctor Who - The Rebel Flesh

Staggering Commentary #34: Doctor Who - The Rebel Flesh

For 4 July 2011 (recorded 15 June 2011)

Duration: 45:43

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, Odo faced, in front of the 2011 Doctor Who episode, The Rebel Flesh, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's feeling illegally copied, Rory has feelings of the Flesh and Amy's given nothing much to do. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: The Rebel Flesh…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #109

Staggering Podcast #109: The Charming Snake (aka Give us the Facts, Moffat!)

For 27 June 2011 (recorded 20 June 2011)

Duration: 118:12

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about the new Doctor Who stories Kinda and Snakedance, Primeval Season One, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:56 --- Welcome!
  • 01:54 - News:
  • 02:11 --- Doctor Who: 2012 scheduling secret!
  • 12:43 --- Torchwood: UK scheduling secret (UK getting it late).
  • 17:21 --- BBC: Television Centre up for sale.
  • 19:25 --- Bernard Cribbins: OBE for services to drama.
  • 19:37 --- Dead: Roy Skelton (Dalek and Zippy voices).
  • 21:11 --- Whooverville: Guests for 3rd convention.
  • 22:59 --- LFCC: London Film and Comic Con 2011 - meet us there.
  • 23:22 --- Flashing Blade: Flashing in the Park on 2nd July in Hyde Park.
  • 24:38 - Doctor Who: Kinda.
  • 34:15 - Doctor Who: Snakedance.
  • 40:34 - Primeval: Season One.
  • 51:50 - 30 Second Recommendation: Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch.
  • 53:53 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 115:43 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 116:16 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #33: Doctor Who - The Doctor's Wife

Staggering Commentary #33: Doctor Who - The Doctor's Wife

For 20 June 2011 (recorded 1 June 2011)

Duration: 49:06

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, possessed, in front of the 2011 Doctor Who episode, The Doctor's Wife, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's heard a cry, Amy's stuck running around corridors, Uncle and Auntie have had some hard graft and Sexy is feeling very embodied. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: The Doctor's Wife…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #108

Staggering Podcast #108: A Good Man Dresses Up (aka Murderer of the Flesh)

For 13 June 2011 (recorded 6 June 2011)

Duration: 115:00

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the new Doctor Who episodes The Almost People and A Good Man Goes to War, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:47 --- Welcome!
  • 02:06 - News:
  • 02:11 --- Doctor Who: Piers Wenger quits.
  • 03:27 --- Torchwood: Lots of spin-off stories coming.
  • 06:27 --- Sarah Jane Adventures: Final three TV stories named.
  • 07:49 --- Doctor Who: Reign of Terror missing episodes to be animated on DVD.
  • 09:15 --- Dead: Roger Hancock and Yolande Palfrey.
  • 10:27 --- Head of Pertwee: Ganger Head on the loose!
  • 12:02 --- Tron: Tron Betrayal Graphic Novel on the way.
  • 12:59 --- Jean Acts: Jean survives playing the Fourth Doctor in Morris play.
  • 13:58 - Doctor Who: The Almost People.
  • 27:58 - Doctor Who: A Good Man Goes to War.
  • 57:40 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 109:51 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 110:38 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #32: Doctor Who The Curse of the Black Spot

Staggering Commentary #32: Doctor Who - The Curse of the Black Spot

For 6 June 2011 (recorded 1 June 2011)

Duration: 47:13

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, timber shivered, in front of the 2011 Doctor Who episode, The Curse of the Black Spot, and spout our usual nonsense!

Amy needs to swash her buckle, Rory's drunk on desire and the Doctor's having dominance issues. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: The Curse of the Black Spot…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #107

Staggering Podcast #107: You're My Wife Now! (aka The Patchwork Podcast)

For 30 May 2011 (recorded 23 & 24 May 2011)

Duration: 95:47

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the new Doctor Who episodes The Doctor's Wife and The Rebel Flesh, Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:06 --- Welcome!
  • 02:19 - News:
  • 02:42 --- Doctor Who: The Impossible Astronaut most recorded British TV ever.
  • 04:52 --- TV Choice Awards: Another split votes problem for Doctor Who/Sherlock?
  • 06:45 --- Karen Gillan: At the London Film and Comic Con 2011, Saturday 9th July.
  • 08:10 --- American TV: 'Ax' falls on many genre shows.
  • 08:56 --- Noel Clarke: Dunn construct 1 meets Mickey the Idiot.
  • 09:58 --- Jean Acts: Our very own Jean to play the Fourth Doctor in Morris play.
  • 11:01 --- BAFTAs: Nothing for Doctor Who but Sherlock gets two, Misfits one.
  • 12:59 --- David Tennant: Facebook campaign for lighting Olympic Flame.
  • 14:00 - Doctor Who: The Doctor's Wife.
  • 25:39 - Doctor Who: The Rebel Flesh.
  • 37:52 - Neverwhere.
  • 48:23 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 91:17 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 91:50 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #31: Doctor Who - Day of the Moon

Staggering Commentary #31: Doctor Who - Day of the Moon

For 23 May 2011 (recorded 17 May 2011)

Duration: 49:04

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Karen Dunn and Keith Dunn sit down, tallied, in front of the 2011 Doctor Who episode, Day of the Moon, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's gone beardy weirdy, Amy's turned into Scully and River's practicing her badassery. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: Day of the Moon…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #30: Doctor Who - The Impossible Astronaut

Staggering Commentary #30: Doctor Who - The Impossible Astronaut

For 23 May 2011 (recorded 17 May 2011)

Duration: 45:43

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Karen Dunn and Keith Dunn sit down, forgotten, in front of the 2011 Doctor Who episode, The Impossible Astronaut, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's got a burning sensation, Amy has Schrödinger's bun in the oven and Nixon is their be-atch. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: The Impossible Astronaut…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #106

Staggering Podcast #106: The Curse of the Mild Mannered Silence (aka Louis and the Skank Ranger)

For 16 May 2011 (recorded 9 May 2011)

Duration: 101:11

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the new Doctor Who episodes Day of the Moon and The Curse of the Black Spot, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:22 --- Welcome!
  • 01:58 - News:
  • 02:06 --- Doctor Who: The Impossible Astronaut ratings were excellent.
  • 04:53 --- BAFTA Nominations: Matt Smith for Doctor Who and other nominations for Misfits, Being Human and Sherlock.
  • 06:00 --- Primeval: Back on UK screens, on cable channel Watch, on May 24th 2011.
  • 06:20 --- Sarah Jane Adventures: No new episodes to be shot but existing unaired ones will be screened.
  • 07:50 --- William Shatner: The Shat is going to dramatically interpret classic rock music.
  • 11:59 --- Misfits: New character, Rudy, is to be played by Joe Gilgun.
  • 13:29 - Doctor Who: Day of the Moon.
  • 35:55 - Doctor Who: The Curse of the Black Spot.
  • 50:28 - 30 Second Recommendation: Staggering Stories.
  • 51:29 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 95:33 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 96:16 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #29: Doctor Who - The Long Game

Staggering Commentary #29: Doctor Who - The Long Game

For 9 May 2011 (recorded 8 February 2011)

Duration: 45:50

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, cronk burgered, in front of the 2005 Doctor Who episode, The Long Game, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Editor's hanging some meat, Adam's showing his brains and the Doctor's tied up (again). But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: The Long Game…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #105

Staggering Podcast #105: The Impossible Loss (aka Storming Off in a Huff)

For 2 May 2011 (recorded 25 April 2011)

Duration: 133:14

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jay Doran (of The Untempered Schism podcast), Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn pay tribute to Elisabeth Sladen, talk about the Doctor Who: The Impossible Astronaut, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:02 --- Welcome!
  • 02:27 - News:
  • 02:40 --- Torchwood: John 'Q' de Lancie joins the Miracle Day cast.
  • 03:48 --- Red Dwarf: Season X not to be screened until Autumn 2012.
  • 05:59 --- Misfits: Robert Sheehan (Nathan) not appearing in Season 3.
  • 07:32 --- Doctor Who: Multiple Hugo Award nominations.
  • 09:55 --- Doctor Who: Overnight ratings for The Impossible Astronaut.
  • 11:50 - Elisabeth Sladen: our tribute.
  • 32:27 - Doctor Who: The Impossible Astronaut.
  • 54:58 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 126:10 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 126:52 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Special #1: Elisabeth Sladen 1990 Interview

Staggering Special #1: Elisabeth Sladen 1990 Interview

For 25 April 2011 (recorded 28 March 1990)

Duration: 42:08

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Show summary:

Back in March 1990 Jean Riddler interviewed the amazing Elisabeth Sladen for the Doctor Who Magazine (specifically DWM #163 - August 1990). Presented here, for the first time ever, is the full audio recording of that conversation.

Please note, this was recorded in the back room of Lis' agent, so don't be surprised to hear the odd phone ringing! Also this has been sat on an audio tape for the past 21 years, so please forgive the audio quality. We trust you'll agree with us that this vintage recording is worthwhile despite these minor technical issues and join us in expressing thanks to our friend Jean for digging this tape out and digitising it for all to hear!

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Staggering Stories Podcast #104

Staggering Podcast #104: Grump of the Spoilerphobe (aka Touching his Console)

For 18 April 2011 (recorded 11 April 2011)

Duration: 89:50

MP3 (52,668 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the real Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who Experience, Being Human Season Three, the DWM #433 cover spoiler disgrace, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:57 --- Welcome!
  • 02:26 - News:
  • 02:46 --- Doctor Who: New Who Season 6 to hit Australia on Saturday April 30th 2011.
  • 03:54 --- Doctor Who: American fans to see S6 episode 1 before UK fans.
  • 05:58 --- Torchwood: Murray Gold to write Miracle Day music.
  • 07:22 --- Karen Gillan: To play Jean Shrimpton in BBC 4 biopic.
  • 09:48 --- David Tennant: The pitter patter of tiny converse.
  • 10:32 --- Dirk Gently: Three more BBC 4 episodes coming.
  • 13:04 --- Battlestar Galactica: Massively Multiplayer Online game live.
  • 14:34 --- BBC Proms: Accidentally gets hopes up for 2011 Doctor Who Prom (unlikely).
  • 15:48 --- Doctor Who: DWM front cover spoiler (beware, we discuss that spoiler!)
  • 26:25 - The Doctor Who Experience.
  • 48:11 - Being Human: Season 3 overview.
  • 63:31 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 84:08 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 84:31 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #28: Babylon 5 - Chrysalis

Staggering Commentary #28: Babylon 5 - Chrysalis

For 11 April 2011 (recorded 25 January 2011)

Duration: 47:45

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, assasinated, in front of the first season Babylon 5 episode, Chrysalis, and spout our usual nonsense!

Sinclair has forgotten something, Delenn is starting the change and Garibaldi isn't watching his back. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Chrysalis…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #103

Staggering Podcast #103: When Pond Met Pond (aka A Wetness of Ponds)

For 4 April 2011 (recorded 28 March 2011)

Duration: 88:48

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn talk about the Comic Relief Doctor Who special: 'Space and Time', the end of 'Primeval' Season Four, the BBC's 'Outcasts', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:13 --- Welcome!
  • 01:32 - News:
  • 01:42 --- Doctor Who: New Who Season 6 to begin on Saturday April 23rd 2011, ep names, etc.
  • 04:17 --- Doctor Who: Many, many books on the way.
  • 07:39 --- Torchwood: Miracle Day starting on Friday 8th July 2011 in USA.
  • 08:46 --- Doctor Who: Tom Baker to reprise the Fourth Doctor for Big Finish audios.
  • 11:24 --- Quickfire News Roundup:
  • 11:28 ----- Dead: Michael Gough.
  • 12:00 ----- Twitter: Stalk The Colin Baker at SawbonesHex.
  • 12:50 --- Doctor Who: Photoshop error in teaser photo?
  • 14:08 --- Doctor Who: Teaser trailer mysterious face in the TARDIS?
  • 15:59 - Doctor Who: Space and Time (the Comic Relief 2011 special).
  • 32:11 - Primeval: Season 4 wrap up.
  • 43:42 - Outcasts.
  • 55:58 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 83:49 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 84:47 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #27: Doctor Who - Dalek

Staggering Commentary #27: Doctor Who - Dalek

For 28 March 2011 (recorded 11 January 2011)

Duration: 47:18

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Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, foaming, in front of the 2005 Doctor Who episode, Dalek, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's tied up, Rose it touching up a Dalek and Van Statten's gotta collect 'em all. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: Dalek…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #102

Staggering Podcast #102: This is Gallifrey (aka The British Invasion)

For 21 March 2011 (recorded 7 March 2011 plus 19 & 21 February 2011)

Duration: 60:49

MP3 (35,667 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Los Angeles Doctor Who convention 'Gallifrey One: Catch 22 - The Islands of Mystery', and very little else, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:13 --- Welcome!
  • 06:40 - Gallifrey One Quiz: The Doctor Who Podcast vs. Staggering Stories (hosted by Chip from The Two Minute Time Lord).
  • 30:52 - Post Convention Discussion (on a noisy room balcony!)
  • 55:58 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 59:56 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 60:18 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #101

Staggering Podcast #101: Chap with the Wings (aka Making Ourselves Cry)

For 14 March 2011 (recorded 7 March 2011)

Duration: 94:37

MP3 (55,468 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: Inferno, reminisce about the wonderful Nicholas Courtney and his great Doctor Who character Brigadier Sir Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:31 --- Welcome!
  • 02:37 - News:
  • 02:47 --- Dead: Nicholas Courtney.
  • 03:53 --- Dead: T.P. McKenna.
  • 04:46 --- Doctor Who: New free multiplayer online computer game.
  • 07:40 --- Doctor Who: Comic Relief special story.
  • 10:10 --- Quickfire News Roundup:
  • 10:19 ----- Being Human: Third season getting strong viewing figures.
  • 10:55 ----- Outcasts: Viewing figures crash, sending it to a late night slot.
  • 11:26 ----- Spider-man: New film named 'The Amazing Spider-man'.
  • 11:55 ----- Blade Runner: Rights bought for sequels, prequels and a potential TV series.
  • 13:43 ----- Torchwood: Ghostbuster's Ernie Hudson joins the cast.
  • 14:17 --- Star Wars: 3D films coming in 2012, starting with The Phantom Menace.
  • 17:59 --- Power Rangers: Anniversary special with all the past heroes.
  • 19:40 - Doctor Who: Inferno.
  • 45:44 - Nick Courtney: A Tribute.
  • 63:01 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 89:29 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 90:41 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #26: Babylon 5 - Babylon Squared

Staggering Commentary #26: Babylon 5 - Babylon Squared

For 28 February 2011 (recorded 25 January 2011)

Duration: 43:23

MP3 (25,454 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, out of time, in front of the first season Babylon 5 episode, Babylon Squared, and spout our usual nonsense!

Garibaldi's interested in Sinclair's trouser zip, Delenn doesn't want the responsibility and Zathras is seeing double. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Babylon Squared…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #100

Staggering Podcast #100: Insert Podcast Name Here (aka The Revisitation)

For 21 February 2011 (recorded 12 February 2011)

Duration: 101:35

MP3 (59,555 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the 'Real' Keith Dunn celebrate their 100th podcast, featuring numerous classic Staggering Stories segments, a multitude of wonderful messages, some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:10 --- Welcome!
  • 04:03 - News:
  • 04:23 --- Doctor Who: Lot of SFX Readers Awards.
  • 06:38 --- Torchwood: Russell T Davies to leave after Miracle Day/The New World.
  • 08:29 --- Doctor Who: David Walliams to guest in S6.
  • 10:34 --- Doctor Who: Brian Cox wants to guest.
  • 11:03 --- Death: Margaret John.
  • 12:28 - Fight Club: William 'The Shat' Shatner vs the Clangers.
  • 16:27 - Feedback, part one.
  • 22:58 - Nanny Ireland: The Agony Nanny
  • 24:33 - Feedback, part two.
  • 41:31 - Escape Pod Discs: The Head of Pertwee.
  • 45:32 - El Presidente.
  • 46:53 - Feedback, part three.
  • 54:25 - Fight Club: The Head of Pertwee vs Sootie.
  • 58:38 - 30 Second Recommendation: Crumbly and Fake Keith recommends Eastenders.
  • 59:40 - Choose Your Own Staggering Story!
  • 60:59 - Feedback, part four.
  • 68:42 - Gallifrey 2011 Messages.
  • 70:38 - Feedback, part five.* Hit us yourself at
  • 93:09 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 94:03 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #25: Doctor Who - World War Three

Staggering Commentary #25: Doctor Who - World War Three

For 17 January 2011 (recorded 11 January 2011)

Duration: 66:54

MP3 (39,232 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, flatuated, in front of the 2005 Doctor Who episode, World War Three, and spout our usual nonsense!

Margaret feeling a bit windy, Rose and Harriet have the runs in Downing Street and the Doctor retreated into his box. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy World War Three…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #24: Doctor Who - Aliens of London

Staggering Commentary #24: Doctor Who - Aliens of London

For 17 January 2011 (recorded 11 January 2011)

Duration: 66:54

MP3 (39,232 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, space pigged, in front of the 2005 Doctor Who episode, Aliens of London, and spout our usual nonsense!

Rose has lost 12 months, the Prime Minister is missing and Harriet Jones is the MP from Flydale North. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Aliens of London…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #99

Staggering Podcast #99: The Planet that Swallows (aka Bad Joke Time)

For 7 February 2011 (recorded 31 January 2011)

Duration: 101:06

MP3 (59,275 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet, have a play-off Doctor Who Quiz to see which of us will represent the podcast at Gallifrey 22, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:42 --- Welcome!
  • 02:42 - News:
  • 02:57 --- Doctor Who: Loses out at the 'National Television Awards'.
  • 06:10 --- Doctor Who: Character Options to release 'Lego-like' sets for Doctor Who.
  • 08:07 --- Red Dwarf: Dave commisions a new series.
  • 10:28 --- Quickfire News Roundup:
  • 10:33 ----- Sanctuary: Getting a fourth season but back to 13 episodes rather than 22.
  • 10:40 ----- Discworld: Terry Pratchett's Unseen Academicals to be fourth TV adaptation.
  • 10:45 ----- Primeval: Ratings beginning to recover for season four.
  • 10:51 ----- Battlestar Galactica: New MMO nears release.
  • 11:12 ----- Pirates of the Caribbean: Fifth film already being considered.
  • 11:49 --- Superman: British actor Henry Cavill cast as Superman in new film.
  • 12:52 --- Being Human: Online series 'Becoming Human' has begun.
  • 13:12 --- A Madness of Angels: New film adaptation on the way.
  • 14:34 - Podcast 100 Promo.
  • 15:38 - Doctor Who Quiz: Who will represent us again The Doctor Who Podcast ?
  • 28:48 --- Promo for the Gallifrey quiz match between The Doctor Who Podcast and Staggering Stories! Send your questions to quiz@twominutetimelord.com
  • 30:15 - Podcast 100 Promo.
  • 31:16 - Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet.
  • 51:34 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 93:42 - Podcast 100 Promo.
  • 93:53 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 94:37 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #23: Babylon 5 - And the Sky Full of Stars

Staggering Commentary #23: Babylon 5 - And the Sky Full of Stars

For 31 January 2011 (recorded 2 November 2010)

Duration: 43:41

MP3 (25,629 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, cybernetted, in front of the first season Babylon 5 episode, And the Sky Full of Stars, and spout our usual nonsense!

Sinclair has a hole in his mind, Knight Two enjoys restraining people and Garibaldi has a viper in his nest. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy And the Sky Full of Stars…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #98

Staggering Podcast #98: Rex the Dino Runt (aka Point to Where He Touched You...)

For 24 January 2011 (recorded 17 January 2011)

Duration: 108:12

MP3 (63,432 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the 'Real' Keith Dunn play a Doctor Who Quiz, talk about the new Primeval episodes, have a retrospective on the year 2010, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:41 --- Welcome!
  • 01:59 - News:
  • 02:05 --- Doctor Who: 2011 episodes being reshuffled.
  • 03:39 --- David Tennant: Doing Shakespeare with Catherine Tate and maybe marrying 'his daughter' after allegedly getting her up the duff!
  • 05:42 --- Torchwood: The New World becomes Miracle Day.
  • 06:47 --- Alien: Ridley Scott's prequel no longer an Alien film.
  • 09:00 --- Tron Legacy: Perfoming well internationally, less certain in the US.
  • 10:26 --- Doctor Who: Tom Baker has fun at Pertwee's expense.
  • 12:38 --- Birth: Congrats to Yvonne.
  • 13:53 --- Gallifrey: We're going to the LA convention and will release #100 there!
  • 17:41 - Primeval: Season 4 episodes 1 to 4
  • 31:18 - Quiz: Name that Doctor Who character and story.
  • 42:37 - Retrospective on the year 2010.
  • 68:40 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 100:46 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 101:33 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
  • 106:45 --- Promo for the Gallifrey quiz match between The Doctor Who Podcast and Staggering Stories! Send your questions to quiz@twominutetimelord.com

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Staggering Stories Commentary #22: Doctor Who - A Christmas Carol

Staggering Commentary #22: Doctor Who - A Christmas Carol

For 17 January 2011 (recorded 11 January 2011)

Duration: 66:54

MP3 (39,232 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, scrooged, in front of the Doctor Who 2010 Christmas Special, A Christmas Carol, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's fiddling with a man's life, Abigail's stuck in a freezer and Amy's having a kinky honeymoon. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #97

Staggering Podcast #97: Predictions... of Death! (aka New Year Bloat)

For 10 January 2011 (recorded 2 January 2011)

Duration: 118:51

MP3 (69,666 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Crumbly, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the 'Real' Keith Dunn inevitably talk about Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol, Tron: Legacy, our Predictions, Hopes and Dreams and Fears for 2011, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2010, perform our own little version of Doctor Who: The End of Time (kindly written and edited by listener Patrick Lickman), find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:27 --- Welcome!
  • 02:34 - News:
  • 02:46 --- Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol performed well.
  • 05:18 --- Stargate: No fourth TV series planned.
  • 07:07 --- Doctor Who: 'Experience' attraction test days.
  • 10:11 --- Ashes to Ashes: New short story in Daily Mail over Christmas.
  • 10:39 --- Doctor Who RPG: Finally updating to Eleventh Doctor!
  • 13:01 - Predictions, Hopes & Dreams and Fears for the future:
  • 13:10 --- How wrong we were: Predictions for 2010.
  • 19:16 --- Predictions for 2011.
  • 24:44 --- How wrong we were: Fears for 2010.
  • 29:14 --- Fears for 2011.
  • 32:36 --- How wrong we were: Hopes and Dreams for 2010.
  • 37:04 --- Hopes and Dreams for 2011.
  • 41:28 - Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol.
  • 68:33 - Tron: Legacy.
  • 85:12 - TCEDWTR: The End of Time (a parody).
  • 93:12 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 113:11 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 114:22 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #21: Babylon 5 - Grail

Staggering Commentary #21: Babylon 5 - Grail

For 3 January 2011 (recorded 2 November 2010)

Duration: 46:19

MP3 (25,745 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, na'ka'leened, in front of the first season Babylon 5 episode, Grail, and spout our usual nonsense!

Aldous Gajic's got a big staff and knows how to use it, Ombuds Wellington's given a booting and Londo's hiding in his quarters with Vir. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Grail…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #96

Staggering Podcast #96: Holistic Festivities (aka The Snow Trap)

For 25 December 2010 (recorded 20 December 2010)

Duration: 95:34

MP3 (56,029 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk BBC Four's Dirk Gently, play a Doctor Who quiz, Swanee-Kazoo and Top Trumps, find some general news, and a variety of other festive stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:18 --- Welcome!
  • 02:35 - News:
  • 02:43 --- Rentaghost: WB working on a film version.
  • 03:36 --- Doctor Who: On BBC Radio 4's Thinking Allowed.
  • 04:21 --- Torchwood: Two new major casting announcements.
  • 05:23 --- Stargate Universe: Dead.
  • 08:46 - Festive Game: Doctor Who Top Trumps.
  • 20:08 - BBC Four's Dirk Gently.
  • 27:13 - Festive Game: Swanee-Kazoo.
  • 34:18 - Quiz: Name that Doctor Who character and story.
  • 42:25 - Christmas Card, Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 83:53 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 76:57 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #20: Doctor Who - The Horns of Nimon

Staggering Commentary #20: Doctor Who - The Horns of Nimon

For 20 December 2010 (recorded 14 December 2010)

Duration: 104:52

MP3 (61,478 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, stupified, in front of the 1979 Doctor Who story, The Horns of Nimon, and spout our usual nonsense!

Romana's screwdriver is more impressive than the Doctor's, the Co-Pilot's flashing his underwear and Soldeed is chewing through the scenery. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to dissolve your sanity to The Horns of Nimon…

See if you can spot the points where we each lose the will to live!

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Staggering Stories Podcast #95

Staggering Podcast #95: Merlin - Dead! (aka Being Nice to Real Keith)

For 13 December 2010 (recorded 6 December 2010)

Duration: 82:07

MP3 (48,146 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who 'Series 5' DVD and Blu-ray Boxset, Merlin season three, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:34 --- Welcome!
  • 02:55 - News:
  • 03:02 --- Doctor Who: Christmas Special transmission time for UK and Australia!
  • 04:30 --- K9 Series: UK Channel Five start date and time.
  • 05:23 --- Doctor Who: Fourth Adventure Game on Christmas Day and mobile phone game coming soon.
  • 08:04 --- Dead: Ingrid Pitt, Leslie Nielsen and Irvin Kershner.
  • 08:36 --- Doctor Who: Real sonic screwdriver being developed...
  • 10:36 --- Doctor Who: New Amy Pond figure coming.
  • 12:02 --- Tron: Crumbly's still pushing the Tron Legacy film.
  • 13:58 - Doctor Who: 'Series 5' DVD/Blu-ray Boxset.
  • 24:00 - Merlin: Season three retrospective.
  • 40:40 - Harry Potter: The Deathly Hallows, Part One.
  • 54:27 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 75:55 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 76:57 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #94

Staggering Podcast #94: Fnarging Soundtrack (aka Goodbye, Sarah Jane Adventures, for now)

For 6 December 2010 (recorded 22 November 2010)

Duration: 61:03

MP3 (35,801 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Sarah Jane Adventures: "Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith" and the Doctor Who 'Series 5' Soundtrack, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:34 --- Welcome!
  • 01:40 - News:
  • 01:43 --- Doctor Who: USA gets Christmas Special on Christmas Day!
  • 03:39 --- Doctor Who: Nominated for a Mind Mental Health Media award (it lost!)
  • 05:37 --- Fringe: Moved to the Friday Night Death Slot on Fox.
  • 10:09 - The Sarah Jane Adventures: Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith.
  • 27:47 - Doctor Who: 'Series 5' Soundtrack.
  • 39:33 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 54:04 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:20 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #93

Staggering Podcast #93: Lost in the Aether (aka Moorcock Nightmares)

For 29 November 2010 (recorded 22 November 2010)

Duration: 61:15

MP3 (35,925 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Sarah Jane Adventures: Lost in Time and Michael Moorcock's Doctor Who: The Coming of the Terraphiles novel, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:37 --- Welcome!
  • 02:24 - News:
  • 02:35 --- Doctor Who: 2010 Christmas Special named.
  • 05:33 --- Doctor Who: Time Crash voted 9th greatest moment of Children in Need.
  • 06:48 --- Doctor Who: Matthew Graham has written a S6 two parter.
  • 09:11 --- Karen Gillan: Takes lead role in time travelling film - Romeo and Britney.
  • 11:58 --- Hulk: A new TV series in the works?
  • 14:45 --- Doctor Who: Nintendo DS and Wii games are out.
  • 18:03 - The Sarah Jane Adventures: Lost in Time.
  • 32:58 - Doctor Who: The Coming of the Terraphiles.
  • 43:54 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 53:59 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 54:42 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #92

Staggering Podcast #92: The Not Quite Empty Podcast (aka Quote, Unquote)

For 22 November 2010 (recorded 8 November 2010)

Duration: 52:11

MP3 (30,607 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about the Sarah Jane Adventures: The Empty Planet, have some favourite quotes, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:53 --- Welcome!
  • 01:57 - News:
  • 02:04 --- Torchwood: More details about The New World.
  • 03:50 --- Being Human: Web spin-off series 'Becoming Human' coming.
  • 05:52 --- The Hobbit: Yet more casting.
  • 11:03 - The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Empty Planet.
  • 26:38 - Favourite Quotes.
  • 35:28 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 46:35 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 46:59 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
  • 49:27 --- DWPA 'Make A Wish Foundation' Charity Appeal.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #91

Staggering Podcast #91: This Doctor is Deceased (aka Waggling our Wiimotes)

For 15 November 2010 (recorded 8 November 2010)

Duration: 71:49

MP3 (42,113 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about the Sarah Jane Adventures: The Death of the Doctor, have an audio quiz, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 02:43 --- Welcome!
  • 03:21 - News:
  • 03:28 --- Doctor Who: More details about The Experience.
  • 06:36 --- Doctor Who: 'Series 5' CD mastering error.
  • 07:58 --- Caprica: Cancelled!
  • 11:43 --- Doctor Who: Sonic Screwdriver Wii Remote and DS Stylus out now!
  • 13:28 - The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Death of the Doctor.
  • 37:46 - Quiz: Name that Theme Tune.
  • 44:46 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 65:56 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 67:23 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #90

Staggering Podcast #90: Androids in Black (aka Pulling Out at the Last Second)

For 8 November 2010 (recorded 25 October 2010)

Duration: 49:15

MP3 (28,893 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Sarah Jane Adventures: The Vault of Secrets, talk over Doctor Who: Time Crash, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:15 --- Welcome!
  • 02:36 - News:
  • 02:50 --- Doctor Who: Mark Sheppard gets last minute role.
  • 05:21 --- Doctor Who: Australia gets Christmas Special fast tracked.
  • 06:48 --- Avatar: Two and Three to film back to back.
  • 08:44 --- V: Second season cut short - is it the end?
  • 10:14 --- Mitch Benn: Proud of the BBC song.
  • 12:01 - The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Vault of Secrets.
  • 28:49 - Doctor Who: Time Crash commentary.
  • 38:10 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 45:26 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 46:00 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #89

Staggering Podcast #89: The Man of Nightmares (aka More Clothal Boasting)

For 1 November 2010 (recorded 25 October 2010)

Duration: 69:50

MP3 (40,949 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Sarah Jane Adventures: The Nightmare Man and Mark Gatiss' First Men in the Moon, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:45 --- Welcome!
  • 01:33 - News:
  • 01:48 --- Doctor Who: Eighth Doctor gets new costume.
  • 04:22 --- Death: Graham Crowden is dead.
  • 05:41 --- The Hobbit: More casting news.
  • 08:25 --- Tron: More casting news for Tron Legacy.
  • 10:36 --- Merlin: Commisioned for a shortened fourth season.
  • 13:45 - The Sarah Jane Adventures: The Nightmare Man.
  • 31:45 - Mark Gatiss' H.G. Wells' The First Men in the Moon.
  • 45:45 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 63:46 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 64:15 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #19: Doctor Who - The Unquiet Dead

Staggering Commentary #19: Doctor Who - The Unquiet Dead

For 25 October 2010 (recorded 21 September 2010)

Duration: 46:54

MP3 (27,514 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, undead, in front of the third episode of the 2005 Doctor Who revival, The Unquiet Dead, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's become a fanboy, Rose is being chased by stiffs and Charles Dickens can't believe his eyes. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Unquiet Dead…

NOTE: apologies for the sub-par sound quality, our mics were running a bit hot considering how boisterous we became!

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Staggering Stories Podcast #88

Staggering Podcast #88: Son of a Miniscope (aka The Musicians are Coming)

For 18 October 2010 (recorded 12 October 2010)

Duration: 82:18

MP3 (48,251 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: Live and Merlin, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:46 --- Welcome!
  • 02:03 - News:
  • 02:14 --- Doctor Who: Going to the United States of America.
  • 07:27 --- Dirk Gently: BBC Four adaptation casts their Gently.
  • 09:55 --- Star Wars: Now in 3D!
  • 12:06 --- Birthday: Real Keith is even older!
  • 13:53 --- Doctor Who: Series Five Soundtrack details announced.
  • 14:13 --- Doctor Who: The Experience is coming...
  • 14:37 --- Doctor Who: Irregular Remembrance of the Daleks figure pack at Forbidden Planet.
  • 16:11 --- Mark Gatiss' First Men In/On the Moon to air on Tuesday 19 October 2010 on BBC Four.
  • 17:34 - Doctor Who: Live.
  • 35:46 - Merlin
  • 49:12 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 76:15 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 77:02 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #18: Babylon 5 - Mind War

Staggering Commentary #18: Babylon 5 - Mind War

For 11 October 2010 (recorded 21 September 2010)

Duration: 46:19

MP3 (27,173 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, bestered, in front of the first season Babylon 5 episode, Mind War, and spout our usual nonsense!

Catherine Sakai's got that sinking feeling, G'Kar's got an ant infestation and Bester's man hunting. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us and Jason Ironheart (rarr!) to enjoy Mind War…

NOTE: apologies for the sub-par sound quality, our mics were running a bit hot considering how boisterous we became!

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Staggering Stories Podcast #87

Staggering Podcast #87: Tarnished Nemesis (aka Mary Whitehouse Strikes Back)

For 3 October 2010 (recorded 27 September 2010)

Duration: 80:21

MP3 (47,607 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis and Red Dwarf 4, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:09 --- Welcome!
  • 02:01 - News:
  • 02:09 --- Doctor Who: Wins yet more awards!
  • 04:34 --- Doctor Who: More episodes of The Adventure Games.
  • 07:01 --- Sarah Jane Adventures: Back to BBC from mid-October 2010.
  • 08:22 --- Underworld: Beckinsale back and JMS to rewrite.
  • 10:14 --- True Blood and Vampire Diaries returning to TV screens shortly.
  • 11:00 --- Doctor Who Live: Catch us at the 7PM performance on the 9th of October, Wembley.
  • 13:10 --- Tron: 17th December opening for Tron Legacy in the UK.
  • 13:41 - Doctor Who: Silver Nemesis.
  • 36:14 - Red Dwarf: Season 4
  • 21:24 - 30 Second Recommendation: Joshua recommends Doctor Who Podcast - The Who Noobs.
  • 58:32 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 72:07 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 72:40 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #17: Doctor Who - The End of the World

Staggering Commentary #17: Doctor Who - The End of the World

For 27 September 2010 (recorded 24 August 2010)

Duration: 49:09

MP3 (28,833 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, balhooned, in front of the second episode of the 2005 Doctor Who revival, The End of the World, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's stopped by a massive fan, Rose is feeling the heat and Jabe's smoldering. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: The End of the World…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #86

Staggering Podcast #86: The Village Idiots (aka The Reuniting)

For 20 September 2010 (recorded 13 September 2010)

Duration: 81:12

MP3 (47,607 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who convention Whooverville 2, the end of The Deep and the 2009 The Prisoner remake, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:16 --- Welcome!
  • 02:21 - News:
  • 03:51 --- Doctor Who: Wins more awards!
  • 06:05 --- Karen Gillan: Wanted as underwear model.
  • 07:48 --- The Hobbit: Martin Freeman to Bilbo it?
  • 10:31 --- Judge Dredd: New film is now named just 'Dredd'.
  • 12:57 --- Spider-man: 'Turn Off the Dark' Musical number released.
  • 13:54 --- John Simm: Following Tennant's footsteps to play Hamlet .
  • 15:09 --- Doctor Who: Sonic Screwdriver Wii Remote and DS stylus coming.
  • 17:39 - The Deep: Fifth (and final) episode.
  • 27:57 - The Prisoner (2009 remake).
  • 42:53 - Doctor Who: The Whooverville 2 convention.
  • 51:35 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 71:29 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 71:56 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #16: Babylon 5 - Signs and Portents

Staggering Commentary #16: Babylon 5 - Signs and Portents

For 13 September 2010 (recorded 10 August 2010)

Duration: 44:30

MP3 (26,108 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, all alone in the night, in front of the first season naming episode of Babylon 5, Signs and Portents, and spout our usual nonsense!

Londo's got an Eye full, Morden likes it on the Rim and Kosh gets in a scrap. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Signs and Portents…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #85

Staggering Podcast #85: Splitters of the Negative Vibe (aka The Ginger Bint in the TARDIS)

For 6 September 2010 (recorded 30 August 2010)

Duration: 81:12

MP3 (47,605 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the third Doctor Who: The Adventure Games - TARDIS, The Deep and Sky One's Pratchett adaptation Going Postal, discover some Escape Pod Discs, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:28 --- Welcome!
  • 01:47 - News:
  • 02:00 --- Doctor Who: 2011 season to be split in two!
  • 07:24 --- Doctor Who Live: Nigel Planer heading up the cast.
  • 09:01 --- Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth and Return to Earth games announced for Nintendo.
  • 11:05 --- Dirk Gently: TV pilot coming to BBC Four.
  • 13:38 --- Sherlock: Back in Autumn 2011 for three new adventures.
  • 15:09 --- Merlin: Returning to BBC One/HD in September.
  • 19:01 - Doctor Who: The Adventure Games - TARDIS.
  • 29:24 - The Deep: Episodes three and four.
  • 43:49 - Terry Pratchett's Going Postal.
  • 53:22 - Escape Pod Discs: Robert 'Flashing Blade' Learmont.
  • 57:21 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 76:42 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 89:31 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #15: Doctor Who - Rose

Staggering Commentary #15: Doctor Who - Rose

For 30 August 2010 (recorded 24 August 2010)

Duration: 51:34

MP3 (30,247 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, nostalgic, in front of the first episode of the 2005 Doctor Who revival, Rose, and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor's blown Rose's job, Rose has a wandering hands problem and Mickey's sucked in a wheelie bin. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Doctor Who: Rose…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #84

Staggering Podcast #84: El Gran Juego (aka Not That Sort of Diving)

For 23 August 2010 (recorded 16 August 2010)

Duration: 94:32

MP3 (54,205 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn recommend Doctor Who: Tomb of the Cybermen, talk about The Deep and Sherlock, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:00 --- Welcome!
  • 01:48 - News:
  • 01:55 --- Doctor Who: Two new Doctor Who Soundtracks slated before 2011.
  • 03:05 --- Torchwood: Season 4 subtitled.
  • 05:20 --- Blake's 7: Sky drops remake like a hot potato.
  • 10:06 --- Judge Dredd: Karl Urban cast as title character.
  • 12:52 --- Star Wars: TV series on hold...
  • 15:29 --- Star Wars: Blu-ray box set for all six films.
  • 16:51 --- Doctor Who: New unofficial metal minature figure.
  • 17:45 --- Doctor Who: Pertwee's screwdriver whopped out.
  • 18:52 --- Avatar: More money-grabbing - The Director's Cut coming to cinemas.
  • 22:00 - The Deep: Episodes one and two.
  • 35:57 - Doctor Who: Five minute recommendation - Tomb of the Cybermen.
  • 41:48 - Sherlock: The Great Game.
  • 60:58 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 88:54 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 89:31 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #14: Babylon 5 - Midnight on the Firing Line

Staggering Commentary #14: Babylon 5 - Midnight on the Firing Line

For 16 August 2010 (recorded 10 August 2010)

Duration: 45:57

MP3 (26,952 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, all alone in the night, in front of the first regular episode of Babylon 5, Midnight on the Firing Line, and spout our usual nonsense!

Ivanova's avoiding Talia, Garibadli's wanting to share his second favourite thing in the Universe with someone, Londo's got his hate on and G'Kar's spoo is quite fresh. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Midnight on the Firing Line…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #83

Staggering Podcast #83: The Other's in the Albert Hall (aka Eliminating the Impossible)

For 9 August 2010 (recorded 2 August 2010)

Duration: 92:27

MP3 (54,205 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about the 2010 Doctor Who Prom at the Royal Albert Hall and Sherlock, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:41 --- Welcome!
  • 01:15 - News:
  • 01:23 --- Doctor Who: Moffat reveals how many episodes he's writing for 2011.
  • 03:34 --- Doctor Who: Amy's History Hunt open to all in the UK.
  • 06:03 --- Battlestar Galactica: New online spin-off series, Blood and Chrome.
  • 08:35 --- Doctor Who: New computer game to have a new Dalek and Cyberman voice?
  • 09:22 --- Primeval: Alexander Siddig's role revealed.
  • 12:23 --- Comic-Con: Bible bashers invade!
  • 14:45 - Doctor Who: 2010 Royal Albert Hall Prom.
  • 40:52 - Sherlock: The first two episodes of Moffat and Gatiss' modern day Holmes.
  • 58:44 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 83:34 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 84:08 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #13: Doctor Who - The Big Bang

Staggering Commentary #13: Doctor Who - The Big Bang

For 2 August 2010 (recorded 13 July 2010)

Duration: 60:46

MP3 (35,640 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, baffled, in front of Doctor Who: The Big Bang and spout our usual nonsense!

Amy's pushing up the daises, Rory just has plastic underpants and a trademark, River's having the TARDIS console explode over her and the Doctor's stuck in Amy's box. Phew! But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Big Bang…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #82

Staggering Podcast #82: Silence of the Fake Crumbly (aka Getting Grunhilda Exterminated)

For 26 July 2010 (recorded 19 July 2010)

Duration: 73:13

MP3 (42,934 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about the first two Doctor Who: The Adventure Games and FlashForward, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:42 --- Welcome!
  • 01:28 - News:
  • 01:39 --- Doctor Who: 2010 Christmas Special News.
  • 03:35 --- Doctor Who: Matt Smith to quit Doctor Who after his second season?
  • 07:32 --- David Tennant: New Marvel Avengers film role as Bruce Banner?
  • 09:10 --- Sylvester McCoy: A hobbit in new Hobbit film?
  • 10:06 --- Tron Legacy: More casting news.
  • 12:15 - Doctor Who: The Adventure Games - City of the Daleks and Blood of the Cybermen.
  • 25:20 - FlashForward: Season One wrap-up.
  • 38:40 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:47 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:14 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #12: Doctor Who - The Pandorica Opens

Staggering Commentary #12: Doctor Who - The Pandorica Opens

For 19 July 2010 (recorded 13 July 2010)

Duration: 50:30

MP3 (29,617 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, distraught, in front of Doctor Who: The Pandorica Opens and spout our usual nonsense!

Amy's being menaced by a head, River's cosplaying and the Doctor's afraid of what's in Amy's box. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Pandorica Opens…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #81

Staggering Podcast #81: The Biggest Bang Since the Big One (aka The Jumbo Portion)

For 12 July 2010 (recorded 5 July 2010)

Duration: 119:17

MP3 (69,925 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: 'The Big Bang', have a general discussion on Season 5 of the new Doctor Who Series, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:47 --- Welcome!
  • 02:03 - News:
  • 02:17 --- Doctor Who: Bookmaker taking bets on Matt Smith axing.
  • 07:14 --- Doctor Who: Matt Smith invades Glastonbury.
  • 08:58 --- The Hobbit: Peter Jackson to take over directing?
  • 13:01 - Doctor Who: The Big Bang.
  • 45:57 - Doctor Who: 2010 Season Round-up.
  • 74:49 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 113:14 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 113:41 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #80

Staggering Podcast #80: The Monster Department Opens (aka Raiders of the Costume Department)

For 5 July 2010 (recorded 21 June 2010)

Duration: 51:58

MP3 (30,480 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: 'The Pandorica Opens', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:45 --- Welcome!
  • 01:32 - News:
  • 01:41 --- Doctor Who: Neil Gaiman's story set to be third episode in 2011.
  • 02:46 --- Transformers: Michael Bay admits Transformers 2 was rubbish.
  • 04:42 --- Plan 9 From Outerspace Now in 3D!
  • 06:52 - Doctor Who: The Pandorica Opens.
  • 31:57 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 44:27 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 44:59 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #11: Doctor Who - The Lodger

Staggering Commentary #11: Doctor Who - The Lodger

For 1 July 2010 (recorded 23 June 2010)

Duration: 45:05

MP3 (26,449 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, potatoey, in front of Doctor Who: The Lodger and spout our usual nonsense!

Amy's studio-bound, Craig and Sophie need a room and the Doctor's quirking it up to 11. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Lodger…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #79

Staggering Podcast #79: The Corden (aka When Comics Get Three Dimensional)

For 28 June 2010 (recorded 21 June 2010)

Duration: 52:28

MP3 (30,774 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: 'The Lodger', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:02 --- Welcome!
  • 02:06 - News:
  • 02:22 --- Doctor Who: Christopher Eccleston Talks Quitting Doctor Who.
  • 03:50 --- David Tennant to star in Fright Night remake film.
  • 06:42 --- The Shat: William Shatner to direct a documentary about himself.
  • 09:59 - Doctor Who: The Lodger.
  • 27:59 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 43:00 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 44:23 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #10: Doctor Who - Vincent and the Doctor

Staggering Commentary #10: Doctor Who - Vincent and the Doctor

For 24 June 2010 (recorded 23 June 2010)

Duration: 49:10

MP3 (28,837 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, unseeing, in front of Doctor Who: Vincent and the Doctor and spout our usual nonsense!

Amy's star-struck, Vincent's being stalked and the Doctor's met a man with a bigger bow tie. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Vincent and the Doctor…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #78

Staggering Podcast #78: Vincent and the Giant Chicken (aka Doctors Can't Cure Everything)

For 21 June 2010 (recorded 7 June 2010)

Duration: 53:24

MP3 (31,320 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: 'Vincent and the Doctor', find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:02 --- Welcome!
  • 01:37 - News:
  • 01:47 --- Torchwood: New comic book for the USA.
  • 03:07 --- Brian Blessed sat nav campaign on Facebook.
  • 07:06 --- Thundercats: New animated series coming.
  • 10:34 --- Tron: Tron Legacy film due out in December 2010.
  • 12:11 - Doctor Who: Vincent and the Doctor.
  • 37:00 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 45:44 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 46:03 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #9: Doctor Who - Cold Blood

Staggering Commentary #9: Doctor Who - Cold Blood

For 17 June 2010 (recorded 15 June 2010)

Duration: 50:11

MP3 (29,436 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, chilly, in front of Doctor Who: Cold Blood and spout our usual nonsense!

Yes, that’s two Commentaries today for the price of none. We held off publishing of The Hungry Earth last week so that you can have both that and this together. If your podcatching software did pick up the previous commentary then you may have to tell it to manually download that one (some only automatically download the latest episode).

Amy's about to have her clothes ripped open, Rory's left at the altar and the Doctor's gone sight seeing. But enough about them, please sit down with us to enjoy Cold Blood…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #8: Doctor Who - The Hungry Earth

Staggering Commentary #8: Doctor Who - The Hungry Earth

For 17 June 2010 (recorded 15 June 2010)

Duration: 45:44

MP3 (26,832 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, shaken, in front of Doctor Who: The Hungry Earth and spout our usual nonsense!

Rory's missing a body, Amy's showing off her ring and the Doctor's feeling the Earth move. But enough about them, please sit down with us to enjoy The Hungry Earth…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #77

Staggering Podcast #77: Cold Mud (aka Englebert Bites)

For 14 June 2010 (recorded 7 June 2010)

Duration: 67:09

MP3 (39,379 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: 'Cold Blood' and Iron Man 2, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:04 --- Welcome!
  • 01:50 - News:
  • 02:04 --- Doctor Who: Big Finished extended until December 2012.
  • 03:55 --- The Hobbit: Guillermo del Toro quits as director.
  • 05:57 --- Mass Effect: Potential film in the works.
  • 07:48 --- Torchwood: Season 4 is go!
  • 11:41 - Doctor Who: Cold Blood.
  • 30:59 - Iron Man 2.
  • 40:46 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 60:49 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 61:37 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #76

Staggering Podcast #76: The Hungry Hell (aka Ashes to Ashes, Quattro to Dust)

For 7 June 2010 (recorded 24 May 2010)

Duration: 63:44

MP3 (37,379 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: 'The Hungry Earth' and the final Ashes to Ashes episode (spoilers ahoy - Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes finally explained!), find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:46 --- Welcome!
  • 01:34 - News:
  • 01:49 --- Doctor Who: BBC Worldwide record profits, thanks in large part to Doctor Who.
  • 03:02 --- Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) to be remade by Syphy Channel.
  • 06:25 --- Judge Dredd: More details on new film.
  • 09:56 - Doctor Who: The Hungry Earth.
  • 22:38 - Ashes to Ashes: Season 3, episode 8 - The End.
  • 47:40 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 58:58 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 59:59 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Commentary #7: Doctor Who - Amy's Choice

Staggering Stories Commentary #7: Doctor Who - Amy's Choice

For 3 June 2010 (recorded 26 May 2010)

Duration: 50:07

MP3 (29,393 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, expectant, in front of Doctor Who: Amy's Choice and spout our usual nonsense!

Amy's swallowed a planet, Rory's having an early mid-life hair crisis and the Doctor's considering self harm. But enough of their problems, please sit down with us to enjoy Amy's Choice…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #75

Staggering Podcast #75: Amy's Bellyful (aka Elephant in the Fenchurch East)

For 31 May 2010 (recorded 24 May 2010)

Duration: 50:58

MP3 (29,896 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: 'Amy's Choice' and the penultimate episode of Ashes to Ashes (3.7), find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:53 --- Welcome!
  • 02:22 - News:
  • 02:40 --- Doctor Who: Live stage show touring UK.
  • 04:48 --- State of US Sci-Fi series - Cancelled and survived.
  • 07:50 --- TV clothes auction.
  • 09:41 - Doctor Who: Amy's Choice.
  • 24:26 - Ashes to Ashes: Season 3, episode 7.
  • 35:20 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 45:23 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 45:51 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #6: Doctor Who - The Vampires of Venice

Staggering Commentary #6: Doctor Who - The Vampires of Venice

For 27 May 2010 (recorded 26 May 2010)

Duration: 50:07

MP3 (29,393 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, moist with anticipation, in front of Doctor Who: The Vampires of Venice and spout our usual nonsense!

The Doctor has vowed to sort out Amy but smells something fishy. But enough of her personal problems, please sit down with us to enjoy The Vampires of Venice…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #74

Staggering Podcast #74: The Fishy Fingers of Venice (aka Playing Cards with the Keats)

For 24 May 2010 (recorded 10 May 2010)

Duration: 55:45

MP3 (32,701 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: 'The Vampires of Venice' and Ashes to Ashes season 3 episode 6, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:45 --- Welcome!
  • 02:00 - News:
  • 02:21 --- Doctor Who: BBC defends its decisions to send Matt Smith to Venice.
  • 03:42 --- Pulse: New series pilot created by Paul Cornell.
  • 06:08 --- International Towel Day on Tuesday 25th of May 2010.
  • 07:28 - Doctor Who: The Vampires of Venice.
  • 22:59 - Ashes to Ashes: Season 3, episode 6.
  • 33:27 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 49:12 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 49:39 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #5: Doctor Who - Flesh and Stone

Staggering Commentary #5: Doctor Who - Flesh and Stone

For 20 May 2010 (recorded 12 April 2010)

Duration: 46:47

MP3 (27,440 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, agog, in front of Doctor Who: Flesh and Stone and spout our usual nonsense!

Yes, that’s two Commentaries today for the price of none. We held off publishing of The Time of Angels last week so that you can have both that and this together. If your podcatching software did pick up the previous commentary then you may have to tell it to manually download that one (some only automatically download the latest episode).

So please sit down with us to stare into the crack and enjoy Flesh and Stone…

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Staggering Stories Commentary #4: Doctor Who - The Time of Angels

Staggering Commentary #4: Doctor Who - The Time of Angels

For 20 May 2010 (recorded 12 April 2010)

Duration: 42:42

MP3 (25,047 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down, terrified, in front of Doctor Who: The Time of Angels and spout our usual nonsense!

Hopefully the audio quality is somewhat better this time, it’s still not perfect as the mics were running a bit hot. Oh, and we weren’t really 7 minutes in when we said we were, that included a couple of minutes of junk the PVR picked up before Doctor Who. Nonetheless, please sit down with us to enjoy The Time of Angels…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #73

Staggering Podcast #73: Flesh and Cardboard (aka Chocolate Overdose)

For 17 May 2010 (recorded 10 May 2010)

Duration: 80:47

MP3 (47,362 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: 'Flesh and Stone' and Ashes to Ashes season 3 episode 5, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:50 --- Welcome!
  • 02:00 - News:
  • 02:08 --- Doctor Who: Daily Mail on the attack, once again.
  • 05:20 --- Doctor Who: The Time of Angels final viewing figures - high time shift.
  • 08:17 --- Planet of the Apes: Another reimaginating.
  • 10:06 --- Doctor Who: Crawley local councillor is a fan.
  • 14:12 - Doctor Who: Flesh and Stone.
  • 33:27 - Ashes to Ashes: Season 3, episode 5.
  • 44:10 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 73:57 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 74:21 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Podcast #72

Staggering Podcast #72: The Time of Gene Hunt (aka In the Jaws of the Space Teeth)

For 10 May 2010 (recorded 26 April 2010)

Duration: 60:55

MP3 (35,724 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: The Time of Angels and Ashes to Ashes season 3 episode 4, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:37 --- Welcome!
  • 01:53 - News:
  • 02:00 --- Doctor Who: Return to the Proms.
  • 03:03 --- K-9: Coming to UK's Channel 5.
  • 04:40 --- Doctor Who The Adventure Games: First game name announced.
  • 05:59 --- Leonard Nimoy: Quits acting.
  • 08:03 - Doctor Who: The Time of Angels.
  • 24:57 - Ashes to Ashes: Season 3, episode 4.
  • 35:47 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 55:26 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 55:50 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #3: Doctor Who - Victory of the Daleks

Staggering Commentary #3: Doctor Who - Victory of the Daleks

For 6 May 2010 (recorded 28 April 2010)

Duration: 46:33

MP3 (27,303 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins and Keith Dunn sit down in front of Doctor Who: Victory of the Daleks and spout our usual nonsense, trying to all be positive this time!

Apologies, hopefully for the last time, for the rather less than great audio quality, we simply haven’t had time to address this yet. It’s not too bad but for the fact that Crumbly seems to have his head in a bucket! By the time we come to the Time of Angels commentary we hope to have this audio issue resolved. In the meantime, please try to ignore the echoes and sit down with us to enjoy Victory of the Daleks…

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Staggering Stories Podcast #71

Staggering Podcast #71: Victory of the Merchandise (aka When Teletubbies Get Guns)

For 3 May 2010 (recorded 26 April 2010)

Duration: 64:36

MP3 (37,882 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: The Victory of the Daleks and Ashes to Ashes season 3 episode 3, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:39 --- Welcome!
  • 01:25 - News:
  • 01:55 --- Sarah Jane Adventures: Matt Smith (11th Doctor) and Katy Manning (Jo Grant).
  • 03:39 --- Torchwood: Fox turns down Torchwood USA.
  • 05:53 --- Doctor Who: Graham Norton gatecrashes The Time of the Angels.
  • 08:45 --- Doctor Who: Cybermen infultrate the Lib Dems.
  • 10:44 --- More Politics: Patrick Stewart backing Labour party in Crawley!
  • 12:32 - Doctor Who: The Victory of the Daleks.
  • 29:32 - Ashes to Ashes: Season 3, episode 3.
  • 40:29 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 58:04 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 58:52 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #2: Doctor Who - The Beast Below

Staggering Commentary #2: Doctor Who - The Beast Below

For 29 April 2010 (recorded 28 April 2010)

Duration: 42:56

MP3 (25,185 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn sit down in front of Doctor Who: The Beast Below and spout our usual nonsense.

Apologies once again for the rather less than great audio quality, we simply haven't had time to address this yet (though it does improve a tad beyond the first 10 seconds or so - once we all stop shifting around in our seats!) By the time we come to the Time of Angels commentary we hope to have this audio issue resolved. In the meantime, please try to ignore the echoes and sit down with us to enjoy The Beast Below...

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Staggering Stories Podcast #70

Staggering Podcast #70: Oh, You Beast (aka The One Where Amy Gets Wet)

For 26 April 2010 (recorded 12 April 2010)

Duration: 61:56

MP3 (36,316 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: The Beast Below and Ashes to Ashes season 3 episode 2, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:45 --- Welcome!
  • 01:27 - News:
  • 01:32 --- Doctor Who: Matt Smith on magazine front cover.
  • 04:18 - Doctor Who: The Beast Below.
  • 22:12 - Escape Pod Discs: Graeme "The2ndDoctor" Sheridan.
  • 28:50 - Ashes to Ashes: Season 3, episode 2.
  • 41:40 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 59:19 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 59:47 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Stories Commentary #1: Doctor Who - The Eleventh Hour

Staggering Commentary #1: Doctor Who - The Eleventh Hour

For 22 April 2010 (recorded 16 April 2010)

Duration: 67:13

MP3 (39,413 KB)

Show summary:

Welcome to this first Staggering Stories audio commentary! This time Adam J Purcell, Andy Simpkins, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn sit down in front of Doctor Who: The Eleventh Hour and spout our usual nonsense.

Apologies for the rather less than great audio quality, that is something we will try to address in future commentaries (assuming people want to hear more). Also please bear with us as we get used to this whole commentary business - The Eleventh Hour is particularly easy to get caught up in!

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Staggering Podcast #69: When Fish Met Custard (aka New Beginnings and New Endings)

For 19 April 2010 (recorded 12 April 2010)

Duration: 63:10

MP3 (42,902 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: The Eleventh Hour and Ashes to Ashes season 3 episode 1, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:15 --- Welcome!
  • 02:34 - News:
  • 02:42 --- Doctor Who: The Adventure Games.
  • 05:44 --- Doctor Who: The Daily Mail still hates Amy Pond.
  • 08:12 --- Primeval: DS9's Julian Bashier to join cast.
  • 10:24 --- Doctor Who: Jean sees Matt Smith and Karen Gillan in the flesh.
  • 13:37 - Doctor Who: The Eleventh Hour.
  • 34:27 - Ashes to Ashes: Season 3, episode 1.
  • 43:06 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 85:30 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 85:56 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #68: The Planet of the Funky Gibbons (aka They Finally Made a Monkey Out of Us)

For 5 April 2010 (recorded 29 March 2010)

Duration: 90:20

MP3 (52,959 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell and Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Why is it so popular and Planet of the Apes (the original 1968 film), find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:12 --- Welcome!
  • 02:19 - News:
  • 02:45 --- Doctor Who: New Doctor Who Series' Season 6 confirmed, plus Christmas special.
  • 04:09 --- Doctor Who: The Daily Mail hates Amy Pond.
  • 06:34 --- Doctor Who: Of trailers and such.
  • 08:10 --- Doctor Who: Matt Smith front pages The Times with his tweed.
  • 09:44 --- Returning TV: Ashes to Ashes, The Prisoner remake, V remake, K9.
  • 11:03 - Doctor Who: Why is the New Series so popular?
  • 23:02 - Escape Pod Discs: Rhys Parton.
  • 28:01 - Classic Movie Theatre: Planet of the Apes (1968).
  • 45:24 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 84:38 - Advertisement Break
  • 85:30 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 85:56 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #67: Being Daleks on a Pub Crawl (aka The Parton of the Oosp!)

For 22 March 2010 (recorded 15 March 2010)

Duration: 94:54

MP3 (54,718 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: The Daleks, Being Human Season 2, Alice in Wonderland and a Real Ale Doctor Who pub crawl, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:45 --- Welcome!
  • 01:35 - News:
  • 01:59 --- Doctor Who: Touring the UK to kick off Series 2, Season 5.
  • 04:10 --- Doctor Who: The console game coming to Nintendo Wii and DS.
  • 05:12 --- Delia Derbyshire documentary.
  • 06:15 --- J. Michael Straczynski taking on Superman and Wonder Woman.
  • 08:34 --- The Shat: William Shatner fronting new social networking site.
  • 10:24 --- Firefly: Dark House comics bringing out two new Firefly stories.
  • 11:46 --- Death: Peter Graves goes to the grave.
  • 12:43 - Doctor Who: The Daleks (the 1963/4 story).
  • 23:32 - Doctor Who: CAMRA pub crawl.
  • 30:35 - Being Human: Season 2.
  • 44:44 - Alice in Wonderland.
  • 53:16 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 91:09 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 91:45 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #66: Trailer Trash (aka You Can't See the Join!)

For 8 March 2010 (recorded 1 March 2010)

Duration: 93:20

MP3 (54,718 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: The Masque of Mandragora, New Who Season Trailers and Survivors Season 2, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:49 --- Welcome!
  • 02:12 - News:
  • 02:33 --- Doctor Who: 3D trailer for New Series, Season 5.
  • 05:14 --- Syfy: The UK Sci-Fi channel gets a dose of SyFy.
  • 07:33 --- Doctor Who: Prop and costume auction.
  • 10:40 --- Doctor Who: New Character Options figure - 7th Doctor & Remembrance Dalek.
  • 11:50 --- Metropolis: Complete copy found, remastered DVD on its way.
  • 13:25 - Doctor Who: The Masque of Mandragora.
  • 27:06 - Survivors: Season 2 (2010).
  • 37:42 - Doctor Who: New Who season trailers.
  • 59:30 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 86:17 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 87:14 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #65: Camping Up the Weekender (aka When Vampires Suck)

For 22 February 2010 (recorded 16 February 2010)

Duration: 74:00

MP3 (43,395 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell and Keith Dunn speculate about the 2010 Doctor Who season, talk about The Vampire Diaries and the SFX Weekender convention, have a 30 second recommendation for the Amtrak Wars novels, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:47 --- Welcome!
  • 02:35 - News:
  • 02:48 --- Doctor Who: Matt Smith to kick off with 60 minute episode.
  • 03:49 --- Doctor Who: Neil Gaiman set to write for 2011 season.
  • 06:06 --- The Black Hole: Hollywood goes back to the remake well.
  • 09:06 --- Star Trek: Flash mob to promote Star Trek Online.
  • 10:15 --- Star Wars: Flash mob lightsabre fight in Bristol.
  • 11:24 - Doctor Who: Predictions for the 2010 season.
  • 21:24 - 30 Second Recommendation: The Amtrack Wars.
  • 22:44 - The Vampire Diaries.
  • 31:25 - Competition Results: Name a Doctor Who Companion to win a Whooverville 3 Disc DVD set.
  • 35:07 - The SFX Weekender.
  • 47:03 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 70:20 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 70:54 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
  • 73:32--- Max Buffer's Media Museum podcast promo.

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Staggering Podcast #64: Bad Case of Coatal Envy (aka Yvne Lataoc Fo Esac Dab)

For 8 February 2010 (recorded 1 February 2010)

Duration: 70:33

MP3 (41,368 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the Real Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who computer games, Red Dwarf Season 3, have a 30 second recommendation for Iain M Banks' Culture novels, hold a competition, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:53 --- Welcome!
  • 01:59 - News:
  • 02:03 --- Torchwood USA: Fox TV developing an American Torchwood.
  • 03:48 --- Doctor Who: Computer game to be developed?
  • 06:02 --- Rex Is Not Your Lawyer: Canned before it got started?
  • 07:20 --- Red Dwarf: Chris Barrie suggests a new full season is possible.
  • 09:05 --- Doctor Who: Billie Piper talks about Hollywood Doctor Who film.
  • 09:49 --- Star Wars: Wizards of the Coast drop pen & paper RPG and miniatures line.
  • 10:30 - Red Dwarf: Season 3
  • 25:11 - Doctor Who: Computer games past and future.
  • 35:32 - 30 Second Recommendation: Iain M Banks' Culture novels.
  • 37:21 - COMPETITION TIME! Win a Whooverville 3 Disc DVD set (including interviews with Colin Baker, Anneke Wills, Nick Briggs, and many more!)
  • 38:47 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 56:40 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 57:05 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
  • 64:40 --- The TARDIS Tavern promo.
  • 66:08 --- The Ood Cast promo.

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Staggering Podcast #63: The Trouble with Triffids (aka The Day of the Smurfs, in 3D!)

For 25 January 2010 (recorded 18 January 2010)

Duration: 83:18

MP3 (48,836 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about our early memories and favourite villains from Doctor Who, The Day of the Triffids (mainly the 2009 version), the blockbuster Avatar, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:19 --- Welcome!
  • 02:07 - News:
  • 02:26 --- Doctor Who: Writers for New Series, Season 5 officially announced.
  • 06:51 --- Outcasts: New BBC One 'space drama'.
  • 08:30 --- Spider-man: Teenage reboot for film series.
  • 11:57 --- Edge of Darkness: Hollywood turns another classic BBC Series into a film.
  • 13:51 --- Firefly: New TV series tie-in book.
  • 15:45 - The Day of the Triffids (2009)
  • 32:50 - Doctor Who: That Brown Trouser Moment.
  • 42:56 - Avatar.
  • 56:56 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 76:50 - COMPETITION TIME! Win a Whooverville 3 Disc DVD set (including interviews with Colin Baker, Anneke Wills, Nick Briggs, and many more!)
  • 79:37 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 80:04 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #62: The Episode That Didn't Want to Go (aka When Predictions Go Wrong!)

For 11 January 2010 (recorded 4 January 2010)

Duration: 99:57

MP3 (58,596 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, 'Fake Keith', Jean Riddler and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: The End of Time, our Predictions for 2010, our Hopes and Dreams for 2010, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2009, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:02 --- Welcome!
  • 02:22 - News:
  • 02:34 --- Doctor Who: UK ratings for The End of Time.
  • 04:42 --- Syfy renewing Stargate Universe and Sanctuary.
  • 06:51 --- Peter Jackson is developing a film based on the Mortal Engines books.
  • 08:48 --- Doctor Who RPG: It is out!
  • 11:02 --- Star Trek wetsuits - the Red Shirts of the deep.
  • 12:29 - Predictions, Hopes & Dreams and Fears for the future:
  • 12:41 --- How wrong we were: Predictions for 2009.
  • 18:01 --- How wrong we were: Hopes and Dreams for 2009.
  • 22:14 --- Predictions for 2010.
  • 28:22 --- Hopes and Dreams for 2010.
  • 31:15 --- Fears for 2010.
  • 34:47 - Doctor Who: The End of Time.
  • 65:12 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 89:45 - SFX Weekender announcement and win FREE TICKETS!
  • 93:13 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 93:45 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
  • 95:30 --- Christmas greetings from other podcasts.

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Staggering Podcast #61: A Very Tennant Christmas (aka When Nimons Get Horny)

For 21 December 2009 (recorded 7 December 2009)

Duration: 72:39

MP3 (42,602 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, 'Fake Keith', Jean Riddler and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon, Doctor Who: Gallifreyan Crown Court - Time Lords in the dock, play Swanee-Kazoo and Charades, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:40 --- Welcome!
  • 02:25 - News:
  • 02:56 --- Doctor Who: BBC 1 Christmas Idents (and lots more Tennant about).
  • 05:37 --- Doctor Who: Michael Moorcock to write a Who book.
  • 07:31 --- Richard Todd (thingie-face) is dead.
  • 10:20 - Christmas Crackers.
  • 15:54 - Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon.
  • 29:23 - Christmas Nonsense:.
  • 29:35 --- Christmas Address.
  • 30:02 --- Charades.
  • 31:59 - Doctor Who: Gallifreyan Crown Court - Time Lords.
  • 42:22 - More Christmas Nonsense:.
  • 42:27 --- Swanee-Kazoo.
  • 43:53 --- Charades.
  • 47:28 --- Happy Birthday Song.
  • 49:40 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 65:46 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 67:30 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #60: Blathering in Dreamland (aka The Pre-Christmas Cram)

For 7 December 2009 (recorded 30 November 2009)

Duration: 71:57

MP3 (42,188 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: Dreamland, three Sarah Jane Adventures stories, the BBC series Paradox, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:12 --- Welcome!
  • 02:04 - News:
  • 02:12 --- Doctor Who: The End of Time, Part One named.
  • 03:19 --- Doctor Who: Waters of Mars viewing figures.
  • 04:47 --- Being Human: Wins two Royal Television Society awards.
  • 06:12 --- Forbidden Planet: More details emerge, possible sequels?
  • 07:57 --- Bernard Cribbins: BAFTA Childrens award.
  • 10:13 --- Christopher Eccleston: to play John Lennon in Beatles film?
  • 11:33 --- Doctor Who RPG: impounded by US customs!
  • 13:25 - Doctor Who: Dreamland.
  • 19:29 - Paradox.
  • 28:24 - The Sarah Jane Adventures:.
  • 29:34 --- The Eternity Trap.
  • 33:42 --- Mona Lisa's Revenge.
  • 37:54 --- The Gift.
  • 44:41 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 63:53 --- Breaking News: Torchwood 4 is go?
  • 64:24 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 66:58 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #59: When Women Go Missing (aka Three Men in a Tub)

For 23 November 2009 (recorded 16 November 2009)

Duration: 78:37

MP3 (46,099 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Keith Dunn and a remote Jean Riddler talk about the Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars, Defying Gravity, give a 30 second recommendation, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:38 --- Welcome!
  • 01:25 - News:
  • 01:39 --- Doctor Who: Air dates for The Waters of Mars in the Austrailia and Canadia.
  • 02:36 --- David Tennant: Pilots a new US series.
  • 05:36 --- Dollhouse: Sent to the attic, to DEATH!
  • 07:57 --- Being Human: SyFy version may change vampire Mitchell's sex.
  • 09:53 --- Gene Hunt: It's not just an advert, it's a BBC rip off advert.
  • 11:18 --- Doctor Who RPG: 30 November 2009 release but little info so far.
  • 13:45 - Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars.
  • 35:46 - 30 Second Recommendation: Darker Projects.
  • 36:51 - Defying Gravity.
  • 47:43 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 75:20 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 75:45 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #58: David Tennant's Little Adventure (aka Jean's Head in a Bucket)

For 9 November 2009 (recorded 2 November 2009)

Duration: 64:07

MP3 (37,602 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, 'Fake' Keith, NOT Jean Riddler and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about the Sarah Jane Adventures: The Mad Woman in the Attic and The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith, find some Escape Pod Discs, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:50 --- Welcome!
  • 01:24 - News:
  • 01:29 --- Doctor Who: Air dates for The Waters of Mars in the UK and the US of A.
  • 02:34 --- The Sarah Jane Adventures: David Tennant gives it a boost up.
  • 03:57 --- Being Human: SyFy copies the originality.
  • 05:55 --- Who Framed Roger Rabbit: The sequel did.
  • 07:10 --- V: Sky writing advertising would cause too many emissions.
  • 08:41 --- David Tennant: The Doctor for life.
  • 09:41 --- Doctor Who: A wealth of DVDs on the way.
  • 10:50 - The Sarah Jane Adventures:.
  • 11:33 --- The Mad Woman in the Attic.
  • 19:27 --- The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith.
  • 36:38 - Escape Pod Discs: NOT Jean.
  • 41:42 - True Blood.
  • 54:02 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 60:21 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 60:50 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #57: Judoon Goon with a Spoon (aka The Forward Flashers)

For 26 October 2009 (recorded 19 October 2009)

Duration: 72:51

MP3 (42,716 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, 'Fake' Keith, Jean Riddler and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about the Sarah Jane Adventures: Prisoner of the Judoon, Doctor Who: Gallifreyan Crown Court - Conventions in the dock, Flash Forward, get a 30 second recommendation, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:09 --- Welcome!
  • 02:07 - News:
  • 02:32 --- Doctor Who: New Logo and Insignia.
  • 05:57 --- Doctor Who: Barry Letts has died.
  • 07:42 --- Dollhouse: Will not be yanked off early.
  • 10:17 --- Les Misérables: A film version in the works?
  • 12:10 --- Doctor Who: Cubicle 7 Roleplaying Game character sheet published.
  • 14:07 - The Sarah Jane Adventures: Prisoner of the Judoon.
  • 25:45 - Doctor Who: Gallifreyan Crown Court - Conventions.
  • 34:18 - 30 Second Recommendation: The Asphyx.
  • 35:38 - Flash Forward.
  • 45:23 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 68:03 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:27 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #56: The Crime was in Being There (aka The Trial of Adric)

For 12 October 2009 (recorded 5 October 2009)

Duration: 72:59

MP3 (42,800 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, 'Fake' Keith, Jean Riddler and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: Gallifreyan Crown Court - Adric in the dock, Red Dwarf Season 2, Escape Pod Discs, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:09 --- Welcome!
  • 01:45 - News:
  • 02:04 --- Doctor Who: Matchstick Dalek.
  • 04:30 --- Primeval: Back from extinction.
  • 07:04 --- V: The remake in trouble.
  • 09:21 --- Doctor Who: New logo (speculations!)
  • 10:45 --- Doctor Who: Cubicle 7 Roleplaying Game due in November?
  • 11:47 - Red Dwarf: Season Two.
  • 26:09 - Escape Pod Discs: Jo! (and premature feedback from Tony).
  • 33:00 - Doctor Who: Gallifreyan Crown Court - Reality vs. Adric.
  • 45:41 - El Presidente.
  • 46:57 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:43 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:27 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #55: Pick of the Pits (aka The Seven Faces of Professor Quatermass)

For 28 September 2009 (recorded 21 September 2009)

Duration: 68:00

MP3 (39,878 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, 'Fake' Keith and 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about the Quatermass trilogy, Doctor Who Magazine's 'The Mighty 200' story rankings, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:01 --- Welcome!
  • 01:43 - News:
  • 01:59 --- Doctor Who: Richard Curtis to write for Series 5.
  • 05:28 --- The Sarah Jane Adventures: Series 3 to broadcast two episodes a week.
  • 08:44 --- Buy Gene Roddenberry's Apple Macintosh.
  • 11:03 --- Doctor Horrible gatecrashes the Emmys.
  • 11:59 - The Quatermass Trilogy.
  • 24:23 - Escape Pod Discs: Tony Gallichan.
  • 29:37 - Doctor Who Magazine's 'The Mighty 200' story rankings.
  • 44:39 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 63:03 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:27 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #54: Hounds of the Whooverville (aka The Colin Baker Meets The Head of Pertwee)

For 14 September 2009 (recorded 7 September 2009)

Duration: 70:57

MP3 (41,606 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, 'Fake' Keith, Jean Riddler and 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who convention Whooverville, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:59 --- Welcome!
  • 01:50 - News:
  • 02:10 --- Doctor Who: The End of Time named.
  • 03:32 --- Doctor Who: Big Finish licence renewed until end of 2011.
  • 04:46 --- Disney wants to buy Marvel Comics for $4b.
  • 06:52 --- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Hitchcon'09 on 11 October.
  • 08:01 --- Terry Wogan quits BBC Radio 2 breakfast show.
  • 09:03 - Doctor Who convention: Whooverville.
  • 48:13 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:03 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 67:24 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #53: Crow Balancing for Beginners (aka Big, isn't it?)

For 31 August 2009 (recorded 24 August 2009)

Duration: 95:11

MP3 (55,808 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Jean Riddler and 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: The Black Guardian DVD boxset (that being Doctor Who: Mawdryn Undead, Doctor Who: Terminus and Doctor Who: Enlightenment), find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:21 --- Welcome!
  • 02:07 - News:
  • 02:16 --- Doctor Who: Tom Baker doing new Audio Plays.
  • 05:46 --- Doctor Who: Dreamland (animated story) blog.
  • 07:44 --- Caprica: James Marsters joins the cast.
  • 09:03 --- Battlestar Galactica: Bryan Singer attached to direct new movie.
  • 13:02 --- Heroes: Ernie Hudson gets a call.
  • 13:48 --- Warner Brothers to build a Lego film.
  • 16:48 --- World of Warcraft: Cataclysm details emerge.
  • 19:36 --- Jean celebrates England's Cricket win.
  • 21:03 - Doctor Who: The Black Guardian Trilogy -
  • 22:25 --- Doctor Who: Mawdryn Undead.
  • 41:00 --- Doctor Who: Terminus.
  • 52:52 --- Doctor Who: Enlightenment.
  • 71:16 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 88:59 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 89:22 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #52: The Dwarf is Green (aka TARDIS Book!)

For 17 August 2009 (recorded 10 August 2009)

Duration: 89:17

MP3 (52,348 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and 'Classic' Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who's The TARDIS, The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand De Bargos' Mashup Movie, Red Dwarf: Season One, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:07 --- Welcome!
  • 02:01 - News:
  • 02:11 --- Doctor Who: New Waters of Mars trailer.
  • 04:30 --- Futurama: Original voice cast cut a deal!
  • 06:06 --- Alien: Ridley Scott to direct Alien 5.
  • 07:00 --- Russell Crow: Rich giving to the poor.
  • 07:58 --- Slingers: New Sci-Fi TV series in development.
  • 11:00 --- Doctor Who: New Character Options figure - 6th Doctor in 5th's clothes.
  • 12:07 --- Torchwood: memorials left at Hub entrace in Cardiff.
  • 13:09 --- The Hugos 2009: Dr Horrible's Sing-Along Blog beats Doctor Who.
  • 14:21 - Doctor Who: The TARDIS.
  • 33:52 - Mashup Movie!
  • 43:20 - Red Dwarf: Season One.
  • 58:21 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 75:44 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 76:08 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #51: How Much Wood Would a Torchwood Torch..? (aka Kindle Surprise)

For 3 August 2009 (recorded 27 July 2009)

Duration: 89:17

MP3 (52,348 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk extensively about the Torchwood radio stories Asylum, Golden Age, the Dead Line, also Torchwood: Children of Earth, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:44 --- Welcome!
  • 01:35 - News:
  • 02:05 --- Doctor Who: Karen Gillan's character named.
  • 04:06 --- Doctor Who: Matt Smith's costume unveilled.
  • 06:25 --- Doctor Who: New look TARDIS exterior.
  • 08:03 --- Futurama: Voice cast get the heave-ho.
  • 10:01 --- World of Warcraft: Sam Raimi to helm the film.
  • 11:25 --- Tron 2: Now named 'Tron Legacy'.
  • 12:38 --- Amazon US gets all Big Brother with 1984 and Animal Farm eBooks.
  • 14:58 --- The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand De Bargos: The Movie!
  • 16:41 --- Captain Pugwash creator, John Ryan, dies.
  • 17:48 --- Podcast 49 reply - Our names in Doctor Who (it's not really news!)
  • 19:01 --- Doctor Who: Exclusive Character Options toys.
  • 20:33 - Torchwood:
  • 21:23 --- Radio Play: Asylum.
  • 26:04 --- Radio Play: Golden Age.
  • 30:45 --- Radio Play: The Dead Line.
  • 35:18 --- The Children of Earth.
  • 67:22 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 86:19 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 87:12 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #50: The Insanity of Cake (aka It Sounded Good on Paper!)

For 20 July 2009 (recorded 13 July 2009)

Duration: 68:55

MP3 (40,418 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the 'Real' Keith Dunn eat cake, talk about their Favourite and Least Favourite bits of Doctor Who, see a Fight Club face off between Old and New Captain Kirks, experience a frightening vision of the future, feel the ire of the Agony Nanny, overindulge in a game of Swanee-Kazoo, find some general news, and a variety of other stuff (especially cake), specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:49 --- Welcome (with celebratory cake)!
  • 06:36 - News:
  • 06:59 --- Torchwood: UK Children of Earth ratings (no spoilers!)
  • 08:23 --- Heroes: Is Claire going to bat for the other team?
  • 09:39 --- View-Master: The Movie coming?
  • 11:07 --- T J Hooker: a film in the works? Let's hope not...
  • 13:00 --- Hong Kong Phooey: The Movie!
  • 14:38 - Doctor Who: Favourite and Least Favourite Bits.
  • 28:37 - Fight Club: Original Captain Kirk vs. New Captain Kirk.
  • 33:14 - Real Keith presses the Future Podcast button:
  • 33:19 --- Intro and theme tune.
  • 33:39 --- Welcome!
  • 34:12 --- News:
  • 34:24 ------- Doctor Who: New spin-off series confirmed.
  • 35:46 ------- William Shatner: compromise on where his body will be displayed.
  • 37:22 --- Doctor Who: Revenge of the Nimon, part 1.
  • 50:20 - Nanny Ireland: The Agony Nanny
  • 51:34 - Swanee-Kazoo: Guess the Theme Tune.
  • 53:36 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 59:04 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 59:35 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
  • 60:19 --- Outtakes and a couple of interloping interlopers!

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Staggering Podcast #49: Daleks Are Special, Too (aka The Amazing Vanishing Woman)

For 6 July 2009 (recorded 29 June 2009)

Duration: 71:35

MP3 (41,967 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk (extensively!) about Doctor Who's Daleks, dig up some Escape Pod Discs, get a 30 second recommendation, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:11 --- Welcome!
  • 01:37 - News:
  • 02:03 --- Torchwood: Children of Earth UK airdates.
  • 03:16 --- Sarah Jane Adventures: Nigel Havers and Brian Miller cast.
  • 04:33 --- Heroes: Bryan Fuller quits (again).
  • 05:22 --- Indiana Jones: more fifth film talk.
  • 07:47 --- Teen Wolf: a TV series is in development...
  • 08:40 --- Farrah Fawcett has died.
  • 09:41 --- New Doctor Who Roleplaying Game isn't dead, after all.
  • 11:15 --- Tron: more new film details.
  • 12:17 - Doctor Who: Daleks (in general).
  • 42:57 - El Presidente.
  • 44:23 - Benjamin Elliott's 30 Second Recommendation: Legend.
  • 46:02 - Escape Pod Discs:
  • 46:28 --- Lizaanne.
  • 49:38 --- Sarah M.
  • 51:45 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:59 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:23 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #48: Our Segments Overrunneth (aka Jean Phones It In)

For 22 June 2009 (recorded 15 June 2009)

Duration: 74:13

MP3 (43,522 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: The Invasion, Ashes to Ashes, Primeval, dig up some Escape Pod Discs, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:40 --- Welcome!
  • 00:47 --- Jean takes one for the country!
  • 01:30 - News:
  • 01:43 --- Doctor Who: New animated series, featuring David Tennant.
  • 02:50 --- Primeval: Axed, to death!
  • 05:03 --- Torchwood: New Radio 4 play dates announced.
  • 06:27 --- Futurama: new 26 episode series.
  • 07:07 --- New 'Bladerunner like' web series, Purefold, from Ridley Scott.
  • 08:23 --- Hugo Weaving back for The Hobbit
  • 08:51 --- Liam Neeson for the A-Team?
  • 10:07 --- Total Recall remake writer announced.
  • 11:52 --- Michael Shanks to guest star in Sanctuary.
  • 12:50 --- David Carradine found dead in the closet.
  • 14:22 --- Dalek for sale.
  • 15:22 --- Doctor Who funeral for fan.
  • 16:10 - Doctor Who: The Invasion.
  • 40:15 - Escape Pod Discs: Real Keith.
  • 44:09 - Ashes to Ashes.
  • 58:39 - Primeval.
  • 67:47 - Shameless Plugs:
  • 67:51 --- The Tin Dog Podcast.
  • 68:26 --- The Flashing Blade Podcast.
  • 69:47 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 70:59 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 71:18 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #47: When Assassins Go Deadly (aka And Introducing: Grunhilda Knobnacker)

For 8 June 2009 (recorded 1 June 2009)

Duration: 70:25

MP3 (41,294 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin, Ashes to Ashes, find Doctor Who in Unusual Places, Choose their own Staggering Story, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:42 --- Welcome!
  • 01:15 - News:
  • 01:33 --- Doctor Who: New companion announced - Karen Gillan (with character name speculation!)
  • 06:10 --- The Sarah Jane Adventures: David Tennant to appear as the 10th Doctor.
  • 07:20 --- Doctor Who: New big screen film talk.
  • 08:22 --- Doctor Who: BBC America to screen the 2009 Specials.
  • 09:05 --- Dollhouse: Summer Glau to move into the house?
  • 10:05 --- Alien: prequel/reboot in the works.
  • 11:36 --- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New film is planned, Whedon not involved.
  • 13:18 --- Flight of the Navigator: another one for the remake bandwagon.
  • 13:59 --- UFO: 1970s British TV series destined for a film version.
  • 15:05 --- Hasslefree Miniatures: releasing metal miniatures 'not' based on Doctor Who and Firefly.
  • 16:36 --- Telltale Games wants to licence Doctor Who for a computer game?
  • 17:34 --- Toby Hadoke on tour with his Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf.
  • 19:03 - Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin.
  • 37:13 - An epic new Film Trailer!
  • 37:59 - Doctor Who in Unusual Places: A Madness of Angels.
  • 39:50 - Choose Your Own Staggering Story!
  • 42:38 - Ashes to Ashes.
  • 52:15 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 66:54 - Shameless Plug: Tim's Take On Podcast
  • 67:33 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 67:52 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #46: Under Captain Kirk (aka When Fandahls Get Dull)

For 25 May 2009 (recorded 18 May 2009)

Duration: 69:38

MP3 (40,836 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Jean Riddler and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl, the new Star Trek film, Choose their own Staggering Story, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:48 --- Welcome!
  • 01.05 --- Hello Jean!
  • 01:36 - News (with ridiculously long intro!):
  • 02:23 --- Doctor Who: Timothy Dalton appearing as baddie.
  • 03:22 --- Doctor Who: The Doctor's mother?
  • 04:04 --- Primeval not axed...
  • 05:05 --- Dollhouse gets a second season!
  • 05:48 --- Sarah Connor terminated.
  • 06:27 --- Star Trek a success.
  • 06:49 --- Hunt for Golum fan film crashes server.
  • 07:43 --- Star Tours ride updated.
  • 08:40 --- Dom DeLuise RIP.
  • 09:12 --- Doctor Who in all the wrong places.
  • 09:43 - El Presidente.
  • 10:53 - Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl.
  • 23.45 --- Shameless plugs for Whooverville and Hoo on Who.
  • 24:31 - Choose Your Own Staggering Story!
  • 29:08 - Star Trek: The 2009 Film.
  • 42:51 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 65:04 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 76:38 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #45: The Throwback (aka A Remote Control Leonard Nimoy?)

For 11 May 2009 (recorded 4 May 2009)

Duration: 79:20

MP3 (46,520 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who: Invasion 09 convention, Ashes to Ashes, Star Trek: the best and worst of Original Trek, dig up some Escape Pod Discs, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:45 --- Welcome!
  • 01:22 - News:
  • 01:30 --- Doctor Who: Yet more cast announced!
  • 04:24 --- Heroes: Season 4 is to be pruned back.
  • 05:44 --- Wolverine and Star Trek: Delayed due to swine flu.
  • 07:34 --- Terminator Salvation: Arnie will be back!
  • 08:38 --- Aardman Animations: Two new films with Sony.
  • 12:56 - Doctor Who: Invasion 09 Convention Report.
  • 24:56 - Escape Pod Discs: Crumbly.
  • 30:58 - Ashes to Ashes: Episodes 2.1 and 2.2.
  • 40:11 - Star Trek: Best and Worst of The Original Series.
  • 55:48 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 76:19 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 76:38 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #44: Back to Earth - of the Dead! (aka Full of Easter Promise)

For 27 April 2009 (recorded 20 April 2009)

Duration: 80:46

MP3 (47,354 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead, Red Dwarf: Back to Earth, dig up some Escape Pod Discs, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:47 --- Welcome!
  • 01:27 - News:
  • 01:50 --- Doctor Who: Even more Producers hired!
  • 03:09 --- Red Dwarf: Record breaking ratings for Back to Earth.
  • 04:17 --- Ashes to Ashes is back.
  • 06:43 --- Dollhouse: Episode 13 is for international audiences and DVD only.
  • 08:14 --- Primeval: A big screen outing in the works?
  • 10:27 --- ISS Node 3 is named... Tranquility.
  • 12:47 --- ElvenQuest: a new BBC Radio 4 comedy.
  • 14:39 --- Star Trek Premiers.
  • 14:50 - Red Dwarf: Back to Earth.
  • 28:02 - Escape Pod Discs: Fake Keith.
  • 33:28 - Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead.
  • 56:12 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 70:19 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 70:42 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #43: Into the Wild Written Primeval (aka False Teeth for a Horse)

For 13 April 2009 (recorded 6 April 2009)

Duration: 78:19

MP3 (45,924 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Best and Worst Writers, Primeval, Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder, dig up some Escape Pod Discs, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:40 --- Welcome!
  • 01:42 - News:
  • 02:35 --- Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead air dates and times.
  • 03:50 --- Catherine Tate queens it up in Lilliput.
  • 04:21 --- K-9 early trailer leaked onto YouTube!
  • 07:12 --- 2011: Year of the Sequels - Men in Black 3, Ghostbuster 3, Spider-man 4 & Star Trek 2.
  • 08:27 --- Ridley Scott takes Forever War into the third dimension.
  • 09:03 --- Nightmare on Elm Street remake casts Rorschach as Freddie.
  • 09:56 --- Andy Hallett, Lorne from Angel, dies aged 33.
  • 11:02 --- Streamy Awards: Dr Horrible, Battlestar Galactica, The Guild & The Shatner Project among winners.
  • 11:47 --- Crumbly bathes with Star Trek captain!
  • 14:20 --- Wincanton takes evil twin, Ankh-Morpork, road names.
  • 15:35 --- Torchwood: rumours of two new Radio 4 plays.
  • 16:25 - Primeval.
  • 24:42 - Doctor Who: Best and Worst Writers!
  • 42:41 - Escape Pod Discs: Fake Keith.
  • 47:10 - Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder.
  • 53:05 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 75:52 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 76:13 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #42: When Cybermen Attack (aka Life, the Universe and a Little Blue Ming Mong)

For 30 March 2009 (recorded 23 March 2009)

Duration: 69:14

MP3 (40,600 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Best and Worst Villains, Doctor Who: Attack of the Cybermen, Watchmen, recommend Babylon 5, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:58 --- Welcome!
  • 01:17 - News:
  • 01:35 --- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: And Another Thing front cover released.
  • 03:13 --- K-9: New look K-9 revealed for Australian live action series.
  • 05:12 --- Wallace and Gromit's Grand Adventures on the PC!
  • 05:50 --- The Sci-Fi Channel catches SyFy.
  • 07:24 --- Star Wars live action TV series is casting.
  • 07:47 --- MacGyver is being macgyvered for the big screen.
  • 09:35 --- Terminator Salvation: Linda Hamilton lends her larynx.
  • 11:03 --- Dollhouse and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles ratings are finally improving.
  • 11:57 --- Dave Prowse has cancer.
  • 12:47 --- Primeval series 3 has started.
  • 13:05 --- Doctor Who: spoilers (mild!)
  • 15:15 - 30 Second Recommendation: Babylon 5.
  • 16:27 - Doctor Who: Bestest and Worstest Villains, ever!
  • 35:15 - Doctor Who: Attack of the Cybermen.
  • 48:40 - Watchmen (the film).
  • 54:23 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 66:18 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 66:36 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #41: A Ghost, a Werewolf, a Vampire and Tom Baker... (aka We Are All Tom Bakaah)

For 16 March 2009 (recorded 9 March 2009)

Duration: 68:25

MP3 (40,120 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Proudest and Most Embarrassing Moments, their time at Doctor Who Convention: Time Quest '09, the BBC's Being Human, recommend Sapphire and Steel, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01:02 --- Welcome!
  • 01:22 - News:
  • 01:34 --- Doctor Who: The TARDIS will get a full (interior!) redesign.
  • 02:51 --- Doctor Who: Hannah Murray to be new companion with Matt Smith?
  • 03:44 --- Doctor Who: Big Finish remake Colin Baker's 'Lost' season as audio plays.
  • 04:54 --- Being Human gets a second season.
  • 05:26 --- US Life on Mars is cancelled, to death!
  • 06:00 --- New Knight Rider is cancelled, to the scrapyard!
  • 06:18 --- Dollhouse and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles DVR figures are good.
  • 07:04 --- Star Trek: The Experience back from the dead.
  • 08:03 --- NASA competition to name ISS Node 3 - Browncoats vote Serenity!
  • 09:05 --- Star Trek: The smell of nerd. Special fragrances released.
  • 10:15 --- Doctor Who: Dalek rises out of pond!
  • 11:50 - The Staggering Team go to Doctor Who convention: Time Quest '09.
  • 19:05 - Being Human.
  • 27:12 - El Presidente.
  • 28:41 - Doctor Who: Proudest and Most Embarrassing Moments.
  • 46:30 - Tin Dog's '30' Second Recommendation: Sapphire and Steel.
  • 47:56 - Staggering Stories Presents: Subliminal Messages.
  • 48:18 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 66:00 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 66:26 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #40: The Big Four-Oh (aka I'll tell you a story about Jack-a-nory)

For 2 March 2009 (recorded 23 February 2009)

Duration: 71:28

MP3 (41,882 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Best and Worst One-Off Characters, games we are playing and books we are reading, Firefly: an overview, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:44 --- Welcome!
  • 01:03 - News:
  • 01:22 --- Doctor Who: Lindsay Duncan announced as a Special companion!
  • 02:19 --- Doctor Who: BBC planning a Stage Show?
  • 03:53 --- Doctor Who: Zimbabwe hoarding lost Doctor Who episodes?
  • 05:11 --- Sarah Jane Adventures: Ronnie Corbett to star in Comic Relief Special.
  • 05:50 --- Dollhouse: Starts off to poor ratings in Friday Night Death Slot.
  • 06:43 --- Dead Like Me: Back from the dead via direct to DVD special.
  • 08:22 --- Watchmen: Several versions of the film - long, very long and ginormous!
  • 10:21 --- Futurama: Possibility of a sixth season, back on Fox...
  • 10:58 --- Star Trek: The new film is getting more 'Rock and Roll'.
  • 12:57 --- Pride and Predator: new Jane Austen vs. Predator film.
  • 14:16 --- The Shat: William Shatner wants to be Prime Minister of Canada.
  • 16:54 - Doctor Who: Best and Worst One-Off Characters.
  • 40:01 - Games we're playing and books we're reading.
  • 45:06 - Firefly: an overview.
  • 62:50 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 69:07 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 69:35 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #39: The Verge of Annihilation (aka The Scaredy Cats)

For 16 February 2009 (recorded 9 February 2009)

Duration: 71:39

MP3 (42,020 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: The Edge of Destruction, Doctor Who: Favourite Frightening Moments, ITV's Demons, recommend Koyaanisqatsi, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:41 --- Welcome!
  • 00:57 - News:
  • 01:06 --- Doctor Who goes High Definition!
  • 04:04 --- Doctor Who: Matt Smith wasn't a Who fan.
  • 05:49 --- Doctor Who: Martin Clunes was approached to be Doctor 11?
  • 07:05 --- Torchwood: New trailer for series 3.
  • 09:45 --- Sarah Jane Adventures: K9 is back for half of series 3.
  • 10:19 --- Australian K9 Series: K9 will be practical and CGI.
  • 12:04 --- Red Dwarf: Back on Friday 10th of April 2009 on Dave.
  • 12:40 --- Heroes: Hayden Panettiere downplays rumours of her departure.
  • 13:37 --- Caprica: Premiering on DVD.
  • 14:16 --- Tomb Raider: New film, new studio, new start.
  • 14:58 --- Merchandise: Doctor Who Attack of the Cybermen on DVD and exclusive Doctor Who figures.
  • 16:36 - Doctor Who:
  • 16:45 --- The Edge of Destruction.
  • 32:20 --- Favourite Frightening Moments.
  • 47:30 - 30 Second Recommendation: Koyaanisqatsi.
  • 48:30 - ITV's Demons.
  • 56:11 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:53 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:16 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #38: The Wilf is Worth Ten of the Adric (aka Jerking those Tears)

For 2 February 2009 (recorded 26 January 2009)

Duration: 68:16

MP3 (46,496 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Favourite Tear Jerkers and/or Sad Moments, Doctor Who: Battlefield, recommend Being Human, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:45 --- Welcome!
  • 01:03 - News:
  • 01:04 --- Fake Keith gloats.
  • 01:59 --- Doctor Who: Michelle Ryan and Lee Evans to star in Easter Doctor Who special.
  • 05:33 --- Torchwood: John Barrowman has a go at a comic strip.
  • 07:20 --- Staggering Stories team to attend two conventions: Time Quest 09 and Invasion 09, in London.
  • 08:27 --- New toys! Cute Doctor Who 'Time Squad' figures and Star Trek Barbies!
  • 11:14 --- NBC executive disses Heroes writers, says Bryan Fuller will save them.
  • 12:08 --- Heroes: both Ali Larter and Hayden Panettiere looking to jump ship?
  • 14:15 --- Watchmen: Fox and Warners settle out of court, film to be released on schedule.
  • 15:30 --- Stargate Universe: more casting news.
  • 17:41 --- Dr. Horrible: clues about sequel plot in the DVD Musical Commentary.
  • 18:49 --- Death! John Scott Martin, Patrick McGoohan, Ricardo Montalbán, Bob May and Tony Hart all die within about a week.
  • 20:59 - Doctor Who:
  • 21:23 --- Favourite Tear Jerkers and/or Sad Moments (and Fake Keith isn't allowed to choose Doomsday).
  • 37:55 --- Battlefield.
  • 61:13 - 30 Second Recommendation: Being Human.
  • 62:29 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 66:50 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 67:16 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #37: Those Pesky Borrowing Demons (aka Buffy with the Serial Numbers Filed Off)

For 19 January 2009 (recorded 12 January 2009)

Duration: 65:20

MP3 (44,550 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Matt Smith's casting as Doctor 11, ITV's Demons, feel the Agony Nanny's sharp tongue, recommend Star Cops, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:38 --- Welcome!
  • 01:45 - News:
  • 02:07 --- Torchwood: John Barrowman wants more.
  • 02:41 --- Red Dwarf: Craig Charles drops plot hints.
  • 03:36 --- Dr Horrible: Joss Whedon says there will be more but on the web?
  • 04:40 --- Star Trek: Chris Pine doubts everyone will like the new film.
  • 05:48 --- Tron 2: Bruce Boxleitner is back, more casting news and filming on real sets.
  • 08:00 --- Heroes: Character death - a regular wants out.
  • 09:44 --- The Prisoner: Ian McKellen spills some details on the remake.
  • 11:22 --- Barack Obama fist bumps Spider-man.
  • 12:28 --- Noel Clarke: nominated for an Orange rising Star BAFTA award.
  • 13:21 --- Doctor Who: Big News!
  • 14:14 - Doctor Who: Matt Smith is the Doctor!
  • 31:33 - The Agony Nanny.
  • 32:55 - 30 Second Recommendation: Star Cops.
  • 34:09 - ITV's Demons - the first two episodes.
  • 47:32 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 63:04 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:23 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #36: The Next Godzilla (aka Heavy Breathing the Crumbly Way)

For 5 January 2009 (recorded 29 December 2008)

Duration: 69:55

MP3 (47,724 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn, ready for the New Year, talk about Doctor Who: The Next Doctor, our Predictions for 2009, our Hopes and Dreams for 2009, see how wrong we were about our Predictions for 2008, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:29 --- Welcome!
  • 01:21 - News:
  • 01:31 --- Russell T Davies talks Doctor Who Specials companions.
  • 03:24 --- Russell T Davies hopeful that David Tennant's injury won't hold up filming.
  • 04:06 --- David Tennant would like a Doctor Who musical episode.
  • 05:52 --- Torchwood Series 3 to be toned down because of US audience?
  • 07:14 --- British Christmas Day ratings are in: Wallace & Gromit at #1, Doctor Who at #2.
  • 08:04 --- BBC commissions Survivors series 2.
  • 08:49 --- New Judge Dredd film on the cards.
  • 10:45 --- Ashes to Ashes sees return of Life on Mars character!
  • 11:51 --- ITV's new series Demons just beginning.
  • 13:46 --- Majel Barrett, Eartha Kitt & Harold Pinter are dead.
  • 15:02 --- James Cameron may direct new JMS Forbidden Planet.
  • 16:56 - Predictions for 2009.
  • 25:10 - Hopes and Dreams for 2009.
  • 30:03 - Doctor Who: The Next Doctor.
  • 54:58 - A Retrospective: Our Predictions for 2008.
  • 59:38 - A Retrospective: Our Hopes and Dreams for 2008.
  • 61:53 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67:34 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 68:03 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #35: The Christmas Kazoo Charade (aka Crackers at Christmas)

For 22 December 2008 (recorded 15 December 2008)

Duration: 67:09

MP3 (45,012 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn get festive and talk about Doctor Who: The Christmas Specials and Science Fiction Christmas References, play Swanee-Kazoo and Charades, have a visit from The Agony Nanny, find lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:37 --- Welcome!
  • 01:40 - News:
  • 01:57 --- Sarah Jane Adventures Gets a Third Season.
  • 02:44 --- Nicholas Courtney wants back on Doctor Who as the Brigadier!
  • 04:11 --- Majel Barrett is Voicing the Enterprise Computer in the new Star Trek Film.
  • 04:35 --- George Takei is Voicing a Neimodian in Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
  • 05:17 --- Knight Rider is Cut Short!
  • 06:15 --- Heroes writer Bryan Fuller Slams Villains Arc.
  • 07:02 --- Oliver Postgate (Clangers, Bagpus, Noggin the Nog) is dead.
  • 08:33 --- Star Wars Holiday Special hits 30!
  • 11:20 --- Caprica gets a Full Season.
  • 13:39 --- Eleventh Hour (US version) gets 'Back 5' for Full Season.
  • 14:19 --- David Tennant has Done His Back In and Takes a Break From Hamlet.
  • 15:10 --- William Shatner/JJ Abrahms Feud is a Joke?
  • 15:45 - Quick Recommendation: The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008).
  • 16:55 - Pulling the Christmas Crackers.
  • 21:25 - Swanee-Kazoo!
  • 24:09 - 30 Second Recommendation: The Songs of Distant Earth by Arthur C. Clarke.
  • 25:30 - Doctor Who: The Christmas Specials.
  • 38:51 - Charades.
  • 43:21 - The Agony Nanny.
  • 44.21 - Science Fiction Christmas References.
  • 50.00 - Christmas in the Stars...
  • 50:30 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 58:55 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 59:47 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #34: Exorcising Magpie (aka Worst. Comedy. Evar.)

For 8 December 2008 (recorded 1 December 2008)

Duration: 66:41

MP3 (45,520 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Best and Worst Comedy Moments, Futurama: Bender's Game, the BBC's new Apparitions, The Agony Nanny, lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:30 --- Welcome!
  • 01:18 - News:
  • 01:26 --- Doctor Who: Paterson Joseph interviews everywhere.
  • 03:35 --- Jonathan Miller brings on the Tennant Hamlet hate!
  • 04:16 --- David Tennant holds a real skull in Hamlet.
  • 05:32 --- Rumoured Buffy the Vampire Slayer film!
  • 07:09 --- Bonekickers is buried.
  • 07:49 --- Emma Thompson wants a Big Bang over Harry Potter.
  • 08:43 --- Batman is dead! (No, not Adam West.)
  • 10:03 --- Pushing Daisies is pushing up the daisies.
  • 11:44 --- Tim Kring insults the Heroes fans, again!
  • 14:41 --- George (Takei) of the Jungle.
  • 15:57 - 30 Second Recommendation: Bones.
  • 17:22 - Doctor Who: Best and Worst Comedy Moments.
  • 35:16 - BBC's Apparitions.
  • 41:39 - The Agony Nanny.
  • 43.36 - Futurama: Bender's Game.
  • 54:00 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 63:27 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:58 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #33: Granny Knows Best (aka Back Into the Cold)

For 24 November 2008 (recorded 17 November 2008)

Duration: 65:17

MP3 (44,398 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Best and Worst David Tennant Moments, Doctor Who: Candidates for Doctor 11, Favourite Number Twos, The Agony Nanny, lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:27 --- Welcome!
  • 01:13 - News:
  • 01:45 --- David Tennant is leaving Doctor Who.
  • 02:28 --- Sanctuary is getting a second season.
  • 03:55 --- Heroes producers get the chop.
  • 05:56 --- Dollhouse gets the Death Slot!
  • 06:39 --- Babylon 5's JMS to reimagine Forbidden Planet film.
  • 08:20 --- Knight Rider gets back to basics.
  • 09:34 --- Michael Crichton is extinct.
  • 10:02 --- 4th season of Primeval in the planning.
  • 10:28 --- William Shatner calls out George Takei, oh my.
  • 12:14 --- Sad news on Mr Dalek...
  • 14:04 - Doctor Who:
  • 14:04 --- Doctor Who: Best and Worst David Tennant Moments.
  • 27:08 --- Doctor Who: Candidates for Doctor 11.
  • 37:10 - Favourite Number Twos.
  • 52:18 - The Agony Nanny.
  • 54:00 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 63:27 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 63:58 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #32: Jumping to Doomsday (aka Name that Tune)

For 3 November 2008 (recorded 27 October 2008)

Duration: 70:29

MP3 (47,614 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Favourite and Least Favourite Music, Doctor Who: Four to Doomsday, Heroes Season 3 (so far), Fight Club: Captain Jack Harkness vs Captain Jack Sparrow, 30 Second Recommendation: Kim Newman's Diogenes Club books, lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:34 --- Welcome!
  • 01:13 - News:
  • 01:17 --- Doctor Who Children in Need: Christmas trailer.
  • 02:24 --- THE Colin Baker in panto.
  • 03:26 --- Tom Baker guest presents 'Have I Got News For You' episode.
  • 04:04 --- Doctor Who Rumour: Paterson Joseph is Doctor 11?
  • 05:50 --- New MMO - Star Wars: The Old Republic.
  • 07:11 --- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles gets a full second season.
  • 08:08 --- William Shatner takes a pop at George Takei.
  • 09:37 - Doctor Who: Favourite and Least Favourite Music.
  • 26:10 - Doctor Who: Four to Doomsday.
  • 41:20 - Fight Club: Captain Jack Harkness vs. Captain Jack Sparrow.
  • 44:50 - 30 Second Recommendation: Kim Newman's The Man from the Diogenes Club and The Secret Files of the Diogenes Club.
  • 45:42 - El Presidente.
  • 46:39 - Heroes Season 3.
  • 56:33 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 68:46 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 69:01 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #31: Tapping the Essex Girl (aka Everyone else likes The Dark Knight)

For 20 October 2008 (recorded 13 October 2008)

Duration: 71:43

MP3 (48,476 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Favourite and Least Favourite Teasers and Cliffhangers, Sanctuary, Stargate Continuum, Fight Club: Dr Leonard McCoy vs. Dr Beverly Crusher, lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:28 --- Welcome!
  • 01:55 - News:
  • 02:16 --- Doctor Who Children in Need Special?
  • 04:10 --- Prince Charles spurns Russell T Davies.
  • 05:05 --- David Tennant & Catherine Tate nominated for TV award.
  • 05:42 --- Patrick Stewart to guest star in Doctor Who?
  • 06:20 --- Torchwood Season 3, more guest stars.
  • 07:24 --- Ashes to Ashes Season 2, now in 1982.
  • 08:18 --- V to be reimagined.
  • 09:35 --- Fox TV... More Fringe but Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles about to be cancelled?
  • 10:25 --- Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog FINALLY released in UK and Australia.
  • 10:56 --- Tr2n (Tron 2) trailer doing the rounds but in production hell.
  • 12:35 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 23:39 - Doctor Who: Favourite and Least Favourite Teasers and Cliffhangers.
  • 38:41 - Fight Club: Doctor Leonard McCoy vs. Doctor Beverly Crusher.
  • 43:25 - 30 Second Recommendations: Knights of the Old Republic.
  • 44:21 - Sanctuary.
  • 52:33 - Stargate Continuum.
  • 68:46 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 69:01 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #30: Sweeping the Clanger (aka Belated Blockbusters)

For 6 October 2008 (recorded 29 September 2008)

Duration: 81:51

MP3 (55,364 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Favourite TARDIS Moments and Least Favourite Companion Moments, Torchwood: Lost Souls, Summer 2008 Blockbuster Films, Fight Club: Sweep vs. The Clangers, lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:30 --- Welcome!
  • 01:09 - News:
  • 01:12 --- Doctor Who: Win a tour of the Studio.
  • 02:08 --- New Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Novel.
  • 03:46 --- Spielberg wants some Chocky!
  • 04:55 --- I am Legend Prequel Film.
  • 06:30 --- Hari Puttar and the lawsuit of Fail.
  • 07:12 --- The Shatner Project: The new Star Trek film rant.
  • 08:16 --- Pirates of the Caribbean 4...
  • 09:45 --- BBC Saturday evening schedule nightmare with Merlin.
  • 11:31 --- Doctor Who: Tennant missing Doctor Who.
  • 12:26 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 25:45 - Doctor Who: Favourite TARDIS moments and Least Favourite Companion Moments.
  • 41:29 - Fight Club: Sweep vs. The Clangers.
  • 45:44 - Torchwood: Lost Souls.
  • 58:08 - Summer Blockbusters.
  • 58:16 --- WALL-E
  • 62:26 --- The X Files: I Want to Believe.
  • 65:42 --- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
  • 70:16 --- Batman: The Dark Knight.
  • 73:09 --- Hellboy 2: The Golden Army.
  • 76:34 --- Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
  • 79:25 --- The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor.
  • 79:49 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 80:31 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #29: The Two Halves of Dobbin (aka Can You See the Join?)

For 22 September 2008 (recorded 15 & 17 September 2008)

Duration: 64:36

MP3 (43,714 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Favourite Doctor and Favourite Companion Moments, DVD Extras: Pyramids of Mars & Earthshock, Fight Club: Spock vs. William T. Riker, lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00.29 --- Welcome!
  • 00.52 - News:
  • 00.59 --- Doctor Who: Tennant to do feature film?
  • 02.18 --- Joss Whedon's Dollhouse: Production halts for reworking.
  • 02:54 --- David Tennant's Hamlet sold out!
  • 03:37 --- Ghostbusters 3.
  • 04:33 --- Spider-man 4, Raimi and McQuire are in.
  • 05:40 --- Watchmen legal wranglings.
  • 06:32 --- Dr Horrible's Sing-along Blog Soundtrack available internationally!
  • 07:13 --- Rentaghost and Worzel Gummidge.
  • 07:58 --- Doctor Who: Russell T Davies wants Russell Tovey, as Doctor 11.
  • 08.35 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 15.09 - Fight Club: Spock vs. William T. Riker.
  • 19.53 - Doctor Who: Favourite Doctor and Favourite Companion Moments.
  • 37.22 - Doctor Who: DVD Extras: Pyramids of Mars and Earthshock.
  • 59.15 - El Presidente.
  • 60.17 - Farewell for this podcast and what's coming up next time!
  • 60.58 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #28: The Duchovny with a Billion Backs (aka Timelashed - again)

For 8 September 2008 (recorded 1 September 2008)

Duration: 75:54

MP3 (50,564 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about Doctor Who: Moments of Despair and Bafflement, Worst of New Who and Old Who, Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs, lots of general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00.29 --- Welcome!
  • 00.52 - News:
  • 01.06 --- Hadron Accelerator going live.
  • 02.00 --- Torchwood Series 3: Children of Earth.
  • 03:54 --- Doctor Who specials to be recorded in America, then new Doctor?
  • 06:45 --- New Red Dwarf for small screen.
  • 08:32 --- Spooks Code 9 crashing.
  • 09:42 --- James Bond: Quantum of Solace pushed back.
  • 11:21 --- Kevin McKidd the new Highlander?
  • 12:58 --- Stargate Universe.
  • 14:41 --- Duchovny goes into rehab.
  • 16.22 - Fight Club: Commander Jeffrey Sinclair vs. Professor Nick Cutter.
  • 18.12 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 28.24 - Doctor Who: Moments of Despair and Bafflement.
  • 38.08 - Doctor Who: Our Worst of Old Who and New Who.
  • 59.37 - Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs.
  • 73.56 - Farewell for this podcast and what's coming up next time!
  • 74.44 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #27: Guilty Pleasures (aka Corpsing of the El Presidente)

For 25 August 2008 (recorded 18 August 2008)

Duration: 57:29

MP3 (38,672 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about Moments of Bliss and Guilty Pleasures, Doctor Who: The Best of Old Who and New Who, Heroes Season Two, some general news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00.28 --- Welcome!
  • 01.05 - News:
  • 01.12 --- Hugo Awards 2008 - Doctor Who: Blink and Stardust.
  • 02:27 --- No plans for Firefly/Serenity sequel.
  • 04:20 --- Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince film delayed until July 2009.
  • 06:21 --- George Lucas considers Indy V.
  • 07:30 --- Doctor Who: Trial of a Time Lord delayed until September.
  • 09:11 --- Possible delay to Cubicle 7's Doctor Who Roleplaying Game.
  • 10:08 --- Song: Happy Birthday Dear Crumbly!.
  • 10.39 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 12.35 - Fight Club: Bones vs. Bonekickers
  • 23.36 - Moments of Bliss and Guilty Pleasures.
  • 32.05 - El Presidente.
  • 33.14 - Doctor Who: Our Best of Old Who and New Who.
  • 48.33 - Heroes Season Two.
  • 55.00 - Farewell for this podcast and what's coming up next time!
  • 55.28 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #26: Dr. Horrible's Whovian Prom (aka Pig Spotting)

For 11 August 2008 (recorded 5 August 2008)

Duration: 67:13

MP3 (45,628 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, the Doctor Who Prom, Bonekickers, lots of news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00.30 --- Welcome!
  • 00.59 --- Song: "We Have Our Crumbly Back."
  • 01.45 --- Where has Crumbly been?
  • 02.53 - News:
  • 03.06 --- David Tennant & Patrick Stewart's Hamlet: only signing RSC merchandise.
  • 05:28 --- Star Trek Online is reborn.
  • 07:06 --- DC Universe MMO.
  • 08:38 --- Babylon 5 no more?
  • 10:12 --- Life on Mars USA: Harvey Keitel & the alternate mythology.
  • 12:48 --- Freema Agyeman quits Hub for law office.
  • 13:39 --- Joss Whedon's Doll House gets second pilot.
  • 15:09 --- Wii Fit bites dog.
  • 15:52 --- Cadbury Wispa bars are back, not in pog form.
  • 16.55 - Emails and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 18.18 - Fight Club: Luke Skywalker vs. Adric...
  • 23.36 - Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.
  • 39.37 - Doctor Who Prom at the Royal Albert Hall.
  • 55.21 - Bonekickers.
  • 66.16 - Farewell for this podcast!
  • 66.30 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #25: Have I Got News (aka Cut to the Quick)

For 28 July 2008 (recorded 16 July 2008)

Duration: 62:51

MP3 (42,524 KB)

Show summary:

Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, the 'Real' Keith Dunn and Ian McArdell talk about the Doctor Who Season 4 in overview, lots of news, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00.27 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 00.48 --- Where is Crumbly?
  • 01.17 - News:
  • 01.22 --- Life on Mars USA - a second pilot.
  • 03:10 --- The Prisoner: Reversioned!
  • 05:58 --- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - dumbed down?
  • 07:23 --- Heroes - BBC buying upfront.
  • 08:33 --- Battlestar Galactica: Caprica and a TV movie.
  • 09:59 --- Torchwood Season 3 writers announced.
  • 10:38 --- Goodbye LugRadio.
  • 11:06 --- Doctor Who: Journey's End top rated programme for whole week.
  • 11.51 - Doctor Who: Season 4 Overview.
  • 60.58 - Goodbyeeeeeeeee!!
  • 61.35 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #24: Lost and Found (aka And the Little One Said Roll Over)

For 14 July 2008 (recorded 7 July 2008)

Duration: 94:05

MP3 (63,370 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and the 'Real' Keith Dunn talk about the Doctor Who Season 4 episodes The Stolen Earth and Journey's End, Fight Club: Sarah Jane Smith vs. Lois Lane, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00.31 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 00.47 --- Where Is Keith?
  • 02.13 - News:
  • 02.22 --- Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.
  • 05:03 --- Star Trek: The Experience to close.
  • 05:32 --- Don S. Davis has left the mountain.
  • 06.11 - Letters and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 07.53 - Fight Club: Sarah Jane Smith vs. Lois Lane.
  • 15.47 - Doctor Who:
  • 15.59 --- The Stolen Earth.
  • 44:59 --- Journey's End.
  • 92.34 - Goodbyeeeeeeeee!!
  • 93.19 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #23: The Whole of Human History in the Sound of a Squee (aka There Are No Accidents)

For 30 June 2008 (recorded 23 June 2008)

Duration: 77:56

MP3 (52,462 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and Tony Gallichan talk about the Doctor Who Season 4 episodes Midnight and Turn Left, Fight Club: Han Solo vs. Mal Reynolds, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00.36 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 01.16 --- Where Is Keith?
  • 03.29 - News:
  • 03.51 --- Harold Bishop has left the building.
  • 05:48 --- A spate of accidental accidents.
  • 08.38 - Fight Club: Han Solo vs. Malcolm Reynolds.
  • 18.37 - Doctor Who:
  • 19.09 --- Midnight.
  • 38:48 --- Turn Left.
  • 41:19 --- Tin Dog Podcast Promo!
  • 67:15 --- Conjecture on the final two of Season Four!
  • 73.42 - Letters and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 76.40 - Goodbyeeeeeeeee!!
  • 76.51 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #22: Vast Toffee (MN) (aka "Shut it! You're Nicked!")

For 16 June 2008 (recorded 9 June 2008)

Duration: 68:25

MP3 (45,670 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and Tony Gallichan talk about the Doctor Who Season 4 episodes Silence In The Library and Forest of the Dead, Steven Moffat taking over Doctor Who, Fight Club: Gene Hunt vs. Jack Regan, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00.52 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 01.20 - News:
  • 01.20 --- Tony's Conventional Insult.
  • 02.44 --- Where Is Keith?
  • 03.56 --- Fake Keith's Fake News.
  • 04.34 - Fight Club: Gene Hunt vs. Jack Regan!
  • 13.23 - Doctor Who:
  • 13.23 --- Silence In The Library and Forest of the Dead.
  • 51.56 --- Steven Moffat taking over from Russell T Davies.
  • 59.21 - Letters and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 60.03 - Viva El Presidente.
  • 62.16 - The Taste Test: Stewie's Domination Serum
  • 65.29 - Goodbyeeeeeeeee!!
  • 65.45 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #21: The Clone and the Wrongness (aka "Hi Trevor")

For 26 May 2008 (recorded 19 May 2008)

Duration: 74:25

MP3 (50,580 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and Tony Gallichan talk about the Doctor Who Season 4 episodes The Doctor's Daughter and The Unicorn and the Wasp, Fight Club: Kirk vs. Picard, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00.31 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 00.59 --- Where Is Keith?
  • 01.44 - News:
  • 01.51 --- Nebulous Season 3 on BBC Radio 4.
  • 03.34 --- Trevor's Premature Feedback.
  • 04.54 - Fight Club: Kirk vs. Picard!
  • 12.54 - Doctor Who:
  • 14.16 --- The Doctor's Daughter.
  • 45.19 --- The Unicorn and the Wasp.
  • 59.55 - Letters and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 72.51 - Goodbyeeeeeeeee!!
  • 73.04 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #20: Too Crumbly to Sniff At (aka The Party ATMOSphere)

For 12 May 2008 (recorded 5 May 2008)

Duration: 70:48

MP3 (47,870 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and Tony Gallichan talk about the Doctor Who Season 4 episodes The Sontaran Stratagem and The Poison Sky, Futurama: Bender's Big Score, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01.08 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 01.49 --- Where Is Keith?
  • 02.53 - Doctor Who: The Sontaran Stratagem and The Poison Sky.
  • 43.14 - Viva El Presidente.
  • 44.28 - Futurama: Bender's Big Score.
  • 59.17 - Letters and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 68.24 - Goodbyeeeeeeeee!!
  • 68.57 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #19: More Evil Twinnery (aka Theme Tune Hatred)

For 28 April 2008 (recorded 21 April 2008)

Duration: 65:55

MP3 (53,578 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and Tony Gallichan talk about the first three episodes of Doctor Who Season 4, namely Partners in Crime, The Fires of Pompeii and Planet of the Ood, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00.48 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 01.43 - News.
  • 02.19 --- Tony now also hosting the DWO Whocast!
  • 04.48 --- Mario Kart Wii.
  • 07.45 --- World of Warcraft: Fury of Sunwell.
  • 09.42 --- The Schrödinger Effect launches.
  • 12.43 - Doctor Who
  • 13.35 --- The New Theme Tune.
  • 15.15 --- Partners in Crime.
  • 33.00 --- Fires of Pompeii.
  • 44.39 --- Planet of the Ood.
  • 55.21 - Letters and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 76.30 - Goodbyeeeeeeeee!!
  • 64.31 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #18: Injury of the Fake (aka Nothing is Impossible...)

For 14 April 2008 (recorded 9 April 2008)

Duration: 78:33

MP3 (53,578 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and Tony Gallichan talk about the end of Ashes to Ashes season 1, the end of Torchwood season 2 and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00.30 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 00.56 --- News.
  • 02.45 --- New Competition: Give Tony a new sad-fan ambition.
  • 07.43 - Ashes to Ashes:
  • 09.19 --- Ashes to Ashes: Episode 5.
  • 12.10 --- Ashes to Ashes: Episode 6.
  • 14.35 --- Ashes to Ashes: Episode 7.
  • 21.25 --- Ashes to Ashes: Episode 8.
  • 35.14 - Viva El Presidente.
  • 36.26 - Torchwood:
  • 37.46 --- Torchwood: A Day in the Death.
  • 42.42 --- Torchwood: Something Borrowed.
  • 45.29 --- Torchwood: From Out of the Rain.
  • 48.39 --- Torchwood: Adrift.
  • 53.48 --- Torchwood: Fragments.
  • 60.09 --- Torchwood: Exit Wounds.
  • 71.02 - Letters and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 76.30 - Goodbyeeeeeeeee!!
  • 76.44 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #17: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Hitchhiker's Guide (aka 17B)

For 31 March 2008 (recorded 26 March 2008)

Duration: 72:20

MP3 (60,292 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Tony Gallichan and, occasionally, Alistair Lock celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (with thanks to Peter Wicks for the 'Book Music'), and talk about a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00.36 --- Guide Entry: Podcasts
  • 01.26 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 03.26 --- Where Is Keith?
  • 03.56 - Sponsorship Announcment!
  • 05.13 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
  • 55.32 - George Dubya Bushisms.
  • 56.10 - Letters and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 60.40 --- Guide Entry: Television Shows, Adult.
  • 67.53 - Goodbyeeeeeeeee!!
  • 68.00 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #16: An Absinthe of Keiths (aka The One Where Bob Dies)

For 10 March 2008 (recorded 3 March 2008)

Duration: 60:01

MP3 (40,182 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell and Tony Gallichan again talk about Ashes to Ashes, Torchwood, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00.33 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 01.06 --- Where Are Keiths?
  • 02.09 - News.
  • 02.40 --- Phorm.
  • 03.30 --- Terrorism in MMOs!
  • 04.49 --- Quantum of Solace - Poor Composer...
  • 06.14 --- Tony's Mini Jersey Rant.
  • 05.58 - Viva El Presidente.
  • 08.16 - George Dubya Bushisms.
  • 09.55 - Ashes to Ashes: 'Nothing Changes' and 'The Missing Link'.
  • 27.20 - George Dubya Bushisms.
  • 28.33 - Torchwood: 'Reset' and 'Dead Man Walking'.
  • 47.57 - George Dubya Bushisms.
  • 49.44 - Letters and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 59.08 - Goodbyeeeeeeeee!!
  • 59.29 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #15: The Merkin Letters (aka Ashes to Torchwood)

For 25 February 2008 (recorded 18 February 2008)

Duration: 88:53

MP3 (60,958 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and Tony Gallichan talk about Ashes to Ashes, Torchwood, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00.33 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 02.11 --- Where is Keith?
  • 07.46 - Viva El Presidente.
  • 09.11 - George Dubya Bushisms.
  • 13.43 - Primeval: Monster of the Week!
  • 15.32 - Ashes to Ashes: 'Deja Vu' and 'The Happy Day'.
  • 37.20 - George Dubya Bushisms.
  • 39.00 - Competition: Name that Theme Tune.
  • 41.26 - Web Site Talk: The 10 Doctors & Farmergeddon's Movies.
  • 43.59 - Torchwood: 'Meat' and 'Adam'.
  • 66.56 - George Dubya Bushisms.
  • 70.01 - Letters and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 84.48 - Crumbly on Terrance Dicks.
  • 87.56 - Goodbyeeeeeeeee!!
  • 88.06 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #14: Lovin' the Alien (aka Podcast 13 Plus 1)

For 11 February 2008 (recorded 2 February 2008)

Duration: 74:48

MP3 (48,818 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Tony Gallichan and Alistair Lock talk about Torchwood, the Virgin Publishing Doctor Who: New Adventures book line, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00.54 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 04.21 - DVDs we've been watching.
  • 07.42 --- Where is Keith?
  • 09.39 - Books we've been reading.
  • 12.35 - Torchwood.
  • 50.43 - What's on our MP3 players.
  • 54.48 - Virgin Publishing's Doctor Who New Adventures series.
  • 72.03 - Letters and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 73.31 - Goodbyeeeeeeeee!!
  • 74.04 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #13: Voyage to the Banana of the Darned (aka Podcast 14 Minus 1)

For 28 January 2008 (recorded 16 January 2008)

Duration: 89:34

MP3 (60,426 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and Tony Gallichan talk about Doctor Who: Voyage of the Damned, Sam and Max, the PC game Portal, our recent Christmas presents, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00.56 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 03.34 --- Where is Keith?
  • 05.33 - Our Christmas Presents: Fake Keith
  • 08.45 - Sam and Max.
  • 21:50 - Portal.
  • 28.27 - Our Christmas Presents: Adam.
  • 34.40 - Doctor Who - Voyage of the Damned.
  • 63.01 - Our Christmas Presents: Andy.
  • 67.22 - Our Christmas Presents: Tony.
  • 72.33 - Letters and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 82.12 --- The real Keith sinks without a trace.
  • 84.39 - Goodbyeeeeeeeee!!
  • 85.20 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
  • 86.02 --- Portal spoilers.

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Staggering Podcast #12: Rumble in the Fungal (aka Drezzing for the Occasion)

For 14 January 2008 (recorded 17 December 2007)

Duration: 66:09

MP3 (44,376 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and Tony Gallichan talk about Doctor Who: The TV Movie (aka The Enemy Within), Star Wars Galaxies, 2007 in review, predictions for 2008, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 01.00 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 02.15 --- Where is Keith?
  • 02.57 - Predictions of the Future!
  • 03.10 --- Fake Keith divines Billie Piper's future career.
  • 03.28 --- Crumbly has political fantasies.
  • 04.06 --- Adam's Predicable List. Is it curtains for Tom Baker?
  • 04.50 --- Tony predicts Russell T. Davies goes Fonzie.
  • 05.25 --- A grizzly fate for Tate?
  • 05.52 --- The teddy gets it.
  • 06.25 --- Tony dresses up as Captain Jack Harkness and Sean Pertwee attacks!
  • 07.19 --- Special guest for Hamlet.
  • 07.40 --- Tragedy for the Spice Girls.
  • 08.05 --- New Star Wars Trilogy?
  • 09.00 - Hopes and Dreams, for the future.
  • 09.09 --- Another Adam list, including Doctor Who, Babylon 5, Serenity 2, SETI and Staggering Stories Website redesign?
  • 10.56 --- The Real Keith wants some Doctor Who MMO action.
  • 12.16 - Doctor Who - The 1996 Paul McGann TV Movie (aka The Enemy Within)
  • 12.50 --- The gap decade.
  • 13.35 --- Synopsis and mutant Smurfs
  • 15.21 --- Dimensions in Time - wisely blanked from the mind.
  • 15.53 --- Sylvester McCoy and his prat falls.
  • 18.25 --- Eric Roberts does Rocky Horror in the TARDIS.
  • 22.56 --- The scripts we didn't have - the rapping TARDIS console!
  • 24.14 --- The kissing and fireworks, cork popping, train through tunnel and other metaphors
  • 27.43 --- Listener Leslie saves our bacon - again!
  • 36.58 --- The Flying Dutchman of San Fancisco Police motorcyclists.
  • 37.44 --- Next Time: We will talk about Voyage of the Damned.
  • 38.30 - Massively Multiplayer Games Talk: Star Wars Galaxies
  • 41.01 --- Skill based rather than level based (before the shameful NGE)
  • 42.43 --- Player towns, with statues!
  • 43.50 --- Player economy and buffing people in the cantina.
  • 46.13 --- The Combat Upgrade - the beginning of the end.
  • 48.00 --- The New Game Experience - the end of the end (for many, at least).
  • 49.00 --- The old Mission Terminals.
  • 53.20 --- Knights of the Old Republic- A New Hope?
  • 54.30 - The Year in Review
  • 54.37 --- Yet another list from Adam: Blake's 7 audios, Sam Tyler is DEAD, Tennant making his mark.
  • 56.33 --- Casino Royale - a new start for Bond.
  • 57.26 --- Sam and Max, created by Steve Purcell (no relation!)
  • 58.00 --- Death's Head 3.0 - why?!
  • 59.14 - Letters and listener feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 59.37 --- The real Keith isn't a prevert, not this time, at least.
  • 63.07 - Goodbyeeeeeeeee!!
  • 63.46 --- * Auld Lang Syne, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #11: Festively High (aka Paul From WhoCast: Invades)

For 24 December 2007 (recorded 5 December 2007)

Duration: 70:03

MP3 (46,118 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Tony Gallichan and special guest Paul-From-WhoCast (Paul Wilson) talk about Doctor Who: The Empty Child, Doctor Who: The Doctor Dances, Christmas TV from the past, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune - now with added jingly bells stuff!
  • 00.41 --- Season's greetings, yes?
  • 00.52 --- Intruder Alert! It's Paul -From-Whocast!
  • 01.33 - Crackers!
  • 03.00 --- If there's crackers then terribly bad jokes can't be too far behind - Flee!
  • 04.50 --- The Head Of Pertwee's got his hat on, hip hip hip hip Haiiii!
  • 07.29 --- Where is Keith???
  • 07.51 --- And now, two podcasts in one as Crumbly and Fake Keith go off into their own little world.....
  • 08.45 - History Today - Christmas Telly from the past!
  • 09.39 --- The Game of Doom! Well, for Paul-From-Whocast it is, anyway....Exactly /how/ much does he love the Slitheen?
  • 11.55 --- That bloody Blue Peter Advent Crown!
  • 15.00 --- Tony and 'Neighbours', sitting in a tree, K.I.S.S.I.N.G.
  • 16.45 --- Stop! Hovis Time!
  • 21.47 --- No, no, no, no, no, no, Dibbley?
  • 23.12 --- So, fave Chrissie fillums then...
  • 25.16 --- Scary Mary!! Aiiieeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!
  • 27.54 --- Ah, Ludwig.
  • 31.27 - Doctor Who - The Empty Child/The Doctor Dances (with added new series themey stuff!)
  • 34.46 --- Fake Keith tells the world her views on 'Dalek'. You may need an adult to hear this with you 'cos it scared us and we know her!
  • 36.35 --- Fake Keith gives in on The Game Of Doom! Wimp!
  • 41.08 --- Adam takes a firm stance on The Best Doctor Who Story In The World Ever - apparently...
  • 42.30 --- Where is Fake Keith???
  • 43.39 --- The Comments Of Leslie!
  • 47.00 --- The Doctor - what a murdering git!
  • 52.45 --- Ooh, it has /three/ settings!
  • 54.49 --- Yes, we have no weapons facilities, we have no weapons facilities todaaaayyyyy..
  • 55.39 --- How to think in four dimensions....
  • 57.17 --- Junior Captain Jack and the Giant Kitty of Doom!
  • 59.45 --- Squeeeee! (oh dear Bod!)
  • 60.46 --- Hail Caeser Adam Caligula!
  • 62.58 --- Tornadic cheesy link into....Cue Cliffhanger!!!
  • 63.09 - Letters and viewer feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 67.10 --- look, we're doing the TV Movie, then Voyage of the Damned THEN Torchwood, ok? Good...we cocked that bit up to be honest..
  • 68.55 - And incidently, a happy Doctor Who fan cliche to all of you at home..oh, and goodbyeeeeeeeee!!!
  • 69.32 --- * End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Christmas Tape 2007

Compiled for 24 December 2007 (recorded at various points in 2007)

Duration: 16:12

MP3 (10,518 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Tony Gallichan plus special guests Paul (A.T. Wilson) from WhoCast and Alistair Lock feature in various weird bits, out takes and extra interview chunks saved over from prior podcasts. Beware: 142% more disjointed than a usual Staggering Stories Podcast!

Staggering Podcast #10: A Big Ball of Wibbly-Wobbly, Timey-Wimey, Crashey-Lashey Stuff (aka Menacing Peri with a Giant Member)

For 10 December 2007 (recorded 22 November 2007)

Duration: 88:44

MP3 (58,278 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and Tony Gallichan talk about Doctor Who: Time Crash, Doctor Who: Timelash, the books of Harry Harrison, reviving, reimagining or repeating old Sci Fi TV, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00.34 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 01.16 --- Where is Keith???
  • 02.30 --- Two and a half minutes in and Tony is already losing the plot.
  • 02.40 - Resurrecting TV from the past.
  • 03.43 --- Tony cannot contain himself any longer.
  • 04.45 --- Knights of God, isn't it, look you?
  • 06.09 --- Tony's Rant Number One - Widdecombe!
  • 07.47 --- Serenity/Firefly
  • 08.24 --- The 25th century is where it all changes.
  • 09.18 --- All alone in the night.
  • 10.30 --- Blake's 7.
  • 12.36 --- The Tomorrow People (Everyone says no, Tony says yes...guess who's right? Clue, its not everyone...)
  • 12.42 --- Tripods.
  • 13.16 --- Star Cops - you just know it won't be easy....
  • 15.14 --- Sapphire And Steel.
  • 16.26 --- Oh boy...
  • 16.58 --- Sliders.
  • 17.32 --- That short-lived programme, Stargate: SG1.
  • 17.48 --- Tony's Rant Number Two - Guinness Book of Dodgy, Made-up-to-sell-books-in-the-USA Records.
  • 18.00 --- Quatermass - respect is due.
  • 19.17 --- The Clangers - yayyyyy!
  • 19.51 --- Don't tell Professor Nebulous - here comes Bod!
  • 20.53 --- Slippery Jim's first appearance...
  • 21.22 --- The BBC's Ghost Stories.
  • 21.54 --- Tony's Rant Number Three - Anne Robinson (dear Bod, what is he on tonight?)
  • 22.46 --- The Boy From Space!
  • 23.52 --- Captain Zepp!
  • 24.03 --- Noseybonk and The O-Men!
  • 26.04 --- Its time to light the lights, apparently.
  • 26.21 --- The Spirit of Dark and Lonely Water.
  • 28.37 --- Tony's Rant Number Four - British Children's Telly - look, blame Fake Keith for this one.
  • 29.20 - Doctor Who
  • 29.53 --- Timelash - well, our first attempt..um..look, it's a tricky one, ok?
  • 30.09 - Ok, Time Crash instead....we'll get back to Timelash later....much later...
  • 30.38 --- Tony's Rant Number Five - Children In Need....oh the humanity...
  • 39.12 - Ok, look, there's no avoiding it.....Timelash!
  • 42.23 --- The Borat! er... is that right?
  • 42.40 --- An actual viewer contribution! Good grief!
  • 44.06 --- Android, would you like some cake whilst you do science?
  • 44.23 --- Crumbly starts having flashbacks to fantasies about Miss Perpugilliam Brown. Oh dear.
  • 45.24 --- Never mind the Morlox...
  • 47.36 --- The make up of Doom and Vena's long distance performance...
  • 48.49 --- Revenge of the Maylin - this time it's ham!
  • 53.36 --- The plight of Peri - warning, may contain bad innuendo!
  • 56.22 --- Borat meets the Skarasen - Cue Cliffhanger!
  • 56.36 - The book report of Crumbly - Not, alas, Terrance Dicks, but Harry Harrison!
  • 57.02 --- The Stainless Steel Rat - what a guy!
  • 59.46 --- Deathworld
  • 61.52 --- To the Stars!
  • 63.07 --- West Of Eden
  • 64.34 --- Stars and Stripes Forever.
  • 66.45 --- Plague From Space! (Aiieeeeee!!!)
  • 66.50 --- War With The Robots (Aiieeeeee!!!)
  • 68.17 - *Letters and viewer feedback.* Hit us yourself at
  • 73.46 - Fake Keith IS The Law!
  • 87.44 - Goodbyeeeeeeeee!!
  • 88.08 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #9: The <BLANK>s of Death (aka The Robots of <BLANK>)

For 26 November 2007 (recorded 7 November 2007)

Duration: 78:05

MP3 (52,216 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and Tony Gallichan talk about Doctor Who: The Robots of Death, the World of Warcraft MMORPG, the Dalek Masterplan play and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.10 - intro and theme tune
  • 00.42 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 02.25 --- WARNING! This podcast kills!!!
  • 04.17 --- Where is Keith?
  • 05.08 --- The Sauce <blank>
  • 09.48 - World of Warcraft - now with added adverts!
  • 37.06 --- The <blank> Game...
  • 39.55 - Doctor Who - The Robots Of Death
  • 55.10 - History Today - The Dalek Masterplan play and Mini Con
  • 71.47 --- Scenery madness - cue cliffhanger!
  • 71.53 - Letters and viewer feedback. Hit us yourself at
  • 75.51 - Goodbyyeeeeeeeee!!!
  • 76.11 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #8: Zen and the Art of Podcasting (aka Toss that Cyber Dummy)

For 12 November 2007 (recorded 24 October 2007)

Duration: 66:04

MP3 (49,462 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith, Tony Gallichan and special guest Alistair Lock talk about Doctor Who: The Tomb of the Cybermen, the life and times of Alistair Lock, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro and theme tune
  • 00.33 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 00.57 --- Intruder Alert! Intruder Alert! Or something..
  • 01.27 --- Where is Keith?
  • 02.06 - Doctor Who - The Tomb of the Cybermen.
  • 02.27 --- Crumbly's 'Troughton in rubber' fetish resurfaces...
  • 04.18 --- Naughty, devious Troughton! Part 1
  • 04.52 --- Fake Keith's brain/mouth interface problems
  • 05.50 --- Kleig as played by..er...Art Malik....um...
  • 06.40 --- All hail the Cyber-Controller, all hail!
  • 07.10 --- Super Mario Cybermen
  • 07.29 --- Cyberman interior decorating and it's relationship to Pink Floyd albums...um..yes...er..
  • 08.36 --- History Today - Whence Tomb...?
  • 10.42 --- Release the Pertwee Thing!
  • 12.00 --- Look, Father Christmas DOES exist...ok? (legal 'covering of back' covered)
  • 12.15 --- The Cult of Salvador Dalek's Eyeball....worrying, frankly...
  • 13.48 --- Fake Keith, sexism and Tomb. Nothing to worry her pretty, little head over...
  • 15.37 --- Troughton the mass murderer!
  • 17.56 --- Poor bloody Cybermen...
  • 19.46 --- Bad Disney, naughty Disney, in your bed!!!
  • 21.20 --- Naughty, devious Troughton! Part 2
  • 21.45 --- Fake Keith decides that Adam is, apparently, clever...with hilarious concequences.....
  • 23.12 --- £50 to the first person to explain the new currency of....The Future!
  • 26.34 --- Next episode Robots of Death - Cue Cliffhanger!
  • 26.45 - Alistair Lock - the man of..um..three voices...oh dear...
  • 28.02 --- History Today - Inside Alistair.
  • 31.38 --- Alistair makes the mistake of thinking we might actually know what we're doing with this interviewing lark..
  • 35.40 --- Salvador and Clementine
  • 36.50 --- Audio Visuals
  • 38.10 --- Sonic Waves
  • 38.45 --- Takeover Bid and Planet Without a Home
  • 41.00 --- Kaldor City, Travis - The Final Act and Logic of Empire - no Terrible Aspect though...phew!
  • 46.36 --- Big Finish
  • 47.50 --- Ronnie Hazelhurst - he wrote all the Beatles' tracks, you know...
  • 48.16 --- Blake's Seven - the New Adventures...sort of..er...yes.
  • 52.30 --- City on the Edge of..um....somewhere...
  • 55.30 --- Look, it needs a Tarrant..any Tarrant, just include one, ok?
  • 58.53 --- Incredibly obvious outro to Alistair's segment....
  • 59.02 - *Letters and viewer feedback. Hit us yourself at
  • 64.30 - Goodbyeeeeeee!!
  • 64.39 --- *End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
  • 65.10 --- extra goodies including a 'New Blake's Seven' exclusive!!!

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Staggering Podcast #7: The Dalek Special (aka Escape to Danger)

For 29 October 2007 (recorded 10 October 2007)

Duration: 79:37

MP3 (61,404 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and Tony Gallichan talk about Doctor Who's Daleks in time for the Dalek Masterplan mini convention on 27th October. We run through the Dalek TV and film stories, looking especially at the two Peter Cushing films, Doctor Who and the Daleks and Daleks: Invasion Earth 2150AD, and Sylvester McCoy's Remembrance of the Daleks, plus a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00.00 - Intro, (ooh, scary!), and theme tune
  • 00.47 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 02.24 --- Boris!
  • 03.24 --- Where is Keith?
  • 03.50 - Doctor Who.
  • 04.38 --- History Today - Remembering of the Daleks!
  • 06.23 --- Fake Keith and Davros, sitting in a tree, K.I.S.S.I.N.G.
  • 08.34 --- The Dead...er..The Muta...no..hang on..Um...Got it!! The Daleks!
  • 09.52 --- The Dalek Invasion of Earth! (What's that? Dalek Cutaway? Be off with you!)
  • 11.53 - Doctor Who and the Daleks.
  • 13.04 --- Tony is REALLY sad!
  • 14.42 --- Tony is REALLY a big smart arse!
  • 14.55 --- The best line from a Dalek ever, ever in the world, ever - so there!
  • 15.34 --- Under the gaze of the Head
  • 18.23 - Daleks: Invasion Earth 2150...AD!
  • 18.46 --- Tony is REALLY grumpy!
  • 20.08 --- So here they come, the sound of drums...
  • 22.43 --- Time is Rel - ative...
  • 23.35 --- So... it's Ronan then, is it?
  • 28.48 --- The first appearance of the John Peel Band Name Game
  • 31.31 --- The Chase.
  • 31.39 --- If your wondering just what that crackling sound is, it's Crumbly unwrapping a crumbliest, flakiest chocolate bar! Bad Crumbly!!!
  • 32.42 --- The Dalek Masterplan.
  • 33.34 --- Power and Evil of the Daleks. Yup... had lots to say about them... oopsies.
  • 36.30 --- Day of the Daleks.
  • 38.23 --- Planet of the Daleks.
  • 38.54 --- Keep 'em peeled....
  • 41.18 --- Death to the Daleks.
  • 43.00 --- Genesis of the Daleks - despite Crumbly trying to wedge in Spine Millington, the well known typing error...
  • 45.30 --- Good grief! Tony actually cracks a joke in really bad taste instead of Adam or Crumbly...
  • 47.00 --- Destiny of the Daleks.
  • 47.35 --- Tony rants against the Davros box set.
  • 49.55 --- Resurrection of the Daleks.
  • 53.03 --- Revelation of the Daleks.
  • 54.34 --- The Graeme Harper Appreciation Society.
  • 55.51 --- Tony, the Radio Times and the Head of Stengos.
  • 57.11 - Rememberance of the Daleks.
  • 57.58 --- Run up the stai... oooh bugger!
  • 59.23 --- Fake Keith rants against emotional Daleks...
  • 71.20 --- Devious Doctor? Cue Cliffhanger!!!
  • 71.36 - Letters and viewer feedback.
  • 76.07 --- Zquivilly!!!!!!!!
  • 76.26 - End credits (ooh, even scarier!! Boogly boogly boogly!!)

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Staggering Podcast #6: The Death that is Gween (aka The One Where 'Fake Keith' Arrives)

For 15 October 2007 (recorded 26 September 2007)

Duration: 54:16

MP3 (40,336 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell, Fake Keith and Tony Gallichan talk about Doctor Who: The Green Death, the writings of Larry Niven, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and Theme Tune.
  • 00:53 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 01:15 --- Where is Keith?
  • 02:19 --- Podcast Drinking Game.
  • 04:22 --- News and Stuff.
  • 06:10 --- The Dalek Masterplan Play - meet us there on 27th October 2007.
  • 08:41 - Song Lyric Callbacks.
  • 09:05 - Doctor Who - The Green Death.
  • 11:40 --- Crumbly and The Feet.
  • 15:24 --- The Yoda School of Welsh.
  • 17:19 --- Pertweecide.
  • 23:20 --- Pertwee's misdeads and the Head of Pertwee to have an outing.
  • 26:54 --- Jo and Cliff's 'Our Tune'.
  • 29:10 --- The Brig's parrot impersonation.
  • 29:54 --- End of a relationship?
  • 32:54 - Song Lyric Callbacks.
  • 33:50 - Larry Niven.
  • 35:49 --- Known Space series and the Ringworld novel.
  • 37:01 --- Pierson's Puppeteers.
  • 38:32 --- Kzin.
  • 38:50 --- Pak Protectors.
  • 40:44 --- Thrint.
  • 44:00 - Listener feedback/letters.
  • 46:06 --- Genuine letters! WhoCast in a grump and Conrad Slater gets deep.
  • 51:22 - Next time on the Staggering Stories Podcast.
  • 52:01 - Goodbyeeeeee!!
  • 52:20 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.
  • plus extra goodies!

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Staggering Podcast #5: Cavemen Politics (aka The Mighty Ramblethon)

For 24 September 2007 (recorded 5 September 2007)

Duration: 89:53

MP3 (58,780 KB)

Show summary:

Before listening to this podcast, please read The Staggering Stories Podcast Drinking Game rules and arm yourselves with alcohol...

and a bucket for later.

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell and Tony Gallichan talk about other Podcasts, Doctor Who: An Unearthly Child, the writings of Alan Dean Foster, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and Theme Tune
  • 01:18 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 01:40 --- News and Stuff
  • 06:35 --- Where is Keith?
  • 07:52 - Your slogan here!
  • 09:05 - Podcasts we have known...
  • 09:21 --- LugRadio
  • 10:52 --- " "
  • 13:27 --- Tony's foolish, wishful thinking...
  • 15:00 --- Yivvits and MrBubble.
  • 16:40 --- Slice of SciFi
  • 21:14 --- Obligatory mention of this month's 'everybody loves it' programme, Heroes. (Official U.N. Quota for jumping on bandwagons fulfilled.)
  • 22:00 --- Podshock.
  • 24:55 --- Escape Pod
  • 25:47 --- Tin Dog and Tachyon TV
  • 26:00 --- Skepticality
  • 26:55 --- Virgin Worlds.
  • 27:17 --- SciFiDig.
  • 27:49 - Your slogan here!
  • 28:50 - Doctor Who - An Unearthly Child
  • 33:13 --- Can you remember where you were when you first heard Adam and Crumbly's sickest joke yet?
  • 57:00 --- Tony questions working practices of future Doctor Who crew members - Cue special 'An Unearthly Child' Cliffhanger....
  • 57:32 - Your slogan here!
  • 58:40 - Crumbly and Alan Dean Foster - could it be... love?
  • 62:55 --- Humanx Commonwealth
  • 67:00 --- Spellsinger
  • 67:24 --- Chav scum! Ahem...
  • 70:06 --- The Damned (Do they cry? We just don't know...)
  • 71:42 --- Adam IS Davros!
  • 72:31 --- Boris for London?!
  • 73:03 --- Lost! No, not THAT Lost, silly!
  • 74:30 --- Sci-fi or Hard SF - the snob factor!
  • 78:11 --- Crumbly's pick of the pops...er..no...hang on...er...look, read these!
  • 79:00 --- Only the crumbliest......beware - Bad Noise Alert.
  • 79:29 - Your slogan here!
  • 81:45 - Listener feedback/letters and an explanation on our policy on naughty words.
  • 88:35 - Goodbyeeeeee!!
  • 89:13 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright, etc.

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Staggering Podcast #4: To Boldly Podcast (aka Big, Isn't It?)

For 10 September 2007 (recorded 1 August 2007)

Duration: 74:20

MP3 (48,196 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell and Tony Gallichan talk about the Star Trek TV franchises, Doctor Who: The Five Doctors, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune
  • 00:35 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 00:39 --- Could it possibly be...?
  • 00:40 --- Yup it is... but... er... well... oh dear... um...
  • 00:46 --- Where is Keith?
  • 01:58 - Star Trek.
  • 02:32 --- Tony wiggles and, well, fails miserably.
  • 18:23 --- Tony finishes his lecture on the nature of fandom - Thanks be to Ti!!!
  • 18:30 --- Star Trek: The Next Generation
  • 21:54 --- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
  • 22:00 --- Adam, DS9 and Babylon 5 - run!
  • 24:00 --- He's still off on one about this... and Crumbly's joined in... Oh, the Humanity...
  • 28:09 --- Oh thank Bod, he's finished and... Oh Cruk... we're on to Star Trek: Voyager now... nutbunnies!
  • 30:38 --- Far Q!
  • 30:45 --- Crumbly has memory trouble....
  • 31:10 --- Crumbly remembers and... oh... oopsies...
  • 31:17 --- Enterprise (or is that 'Star Trek: Enterprise'?)
  • 34:40 --- Poor bloody Cyberman...
  • 36:18 - Back by popular demand - Things Danes Like!! (or, how to take the mickey out of the Denmark Tourist Board's brochure)
  • 37:10 --- The Head Of Pertwee returns!
  • 37:38 - Doctor Who - The Five Doctors (look, we had to at some stage, so why not just get it out of the way from the off, hmm?)
  • 38:48 --- Demand for more goats in The Five Doctors - write to your MP!
  • 40:25 --- The running joke.... Of DOOM!
  • 50:15 --- Yup, you guessed it.... It's The Five Doctors, how could we NOT mention THAT line, hmm?
  • 54:24 --- Crumbly's pet subject - The Fart of Rassilon...
  • 55:57 --- Adam's shopping list of points, including, Borusa's costume fetish, the Merchandising of Rassilon and David Banks' milky milky... lovely.
  • 66:03 --- As easy as pi... Oh my giddy Bod!
  • 68:46 --- Comments invited for The Green Death - mail to please :)
  • 69:17 --- The most cheesy link in the world ever - Cue special Five Doctors style cliffhanger!
  • 69:39 - Things Danes Like
  • 70:44 - Listener feedback/letters
  • 73:03 - Goodbyeeeeeeeeee!!!
  • 73:37 --- End theme, credits, disclaimer etc.

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Staggering Podcast #3: Unconventional Stories (aka The Thrilling Third Podcast)

For 27 August 2007 (recorded 1 August 2007)

Duration: 66:45

MP3 (43,950 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell and Tony Gallichan talk about memories of Sci Fi conventions of old, the City of Heroes MMO, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:00 - Intro and theme tune
  • 00:35 --- Greetings, yes?
  • 01:00 --- Where is Keith?
  • 02:27 - The Fact of Fiction - Staggering Statistics!
  • 03:50 --- A shock for Crumbly!
  • 05:37 --- Adam's omnipresent viewings...
  • 07:00 --- Riker/Worf sex stories/Beverly Crusher naked in bed!
  • 07:26 ---- Tony gets smug in a radiophonic manner (with thanks to Danny and Ian Stewart).....
  • 10:40 - Things Danes Like - Part One.
  • 12:32 - History Today - Doctor Who Conventions!
  • 13:36 --- Adam on the good ship DWAS.
  • 14:44 --- Rush. Hang on, how did that get in here...?
  • 16:32 --- Carousel 90 (or however its bloody well spelt)
  • 18:30 --- Jonty and the best description of Big Brother EVER!
  • WARNING: The next, long section of this podcast features mainly Tony in full on 'I remember when...' mode. If listening to him waffling on and on and bloody on about conventions doesn't grab you - and trust us, we're not particularly enthralled by it either - then head on to the next Things Danes Like section... we shall be..!
  • 20:25 --- Tony starts waffling... Carousel 90.
  • 21:17 --- Jacqueline Pearce and Peter Tuddenham (what a gent!)
  • 22:25 --- Action by HAVOC!
  • 24:17 --- Adam tries to get a point about Autographs and 'celebrities' in edgeways..!
  • 24:43 --- Eastercon 88... or was it 89? And the Jersey Doctor Who Fan Club.
  • 26:37 --- Adam tries to make his point about Autographs and 'celebrities' again but fails at the voice of Tony - again!
  • 27:00 --- Where is the Head of Pertwee?
  • 27:26 --- The Head on Tour - Daleks' Masterplan.
  • 28:35 --- The Fan Olympiads.
  • 32:54 --- Space Mountain - one and two. And Tony's toilet 'meeting' with Nick Courtney. Oopsies.
  • 36:28 --- Klokleda partha mennin klatch....
  • 37:10 --- The Tavern - and another embarrassing moment for Tony... Sorry, Barry and Terrance...
  • 40:27 --- Manopticon. Yup, you guessed it, yet ANOTHER embarrassing moment for Tony.
  • Okay, it's safe to come back now...
  • 43:43 - Things Danes Like - Part Two.
  • 45:00 - MMO - City Of Heroes/ City of Villains.
  • 53:33 --- A quick moment about Second Life....
  • 55:50 --- Mister. D. Bringer-15, Chisel-0
  • 62:21 - Letters - and, whats this? a CD? What the..?
  • 66:04 - Goodbyeeeeeeee!
  • 66:15 --- End theme, credits, disclaimer etc. Oh, and Exo-Space.

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Staggering Podcast #2: Mystery of the Sauce (aka The Difficult Second Podcast)

For 30 July 2007 (recorded 4 July 2007)

Duration: 65:13

MP3 (41,518 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell and Tony Gallichan talk about the origin of Staggering Stories, 2007 Doctor Who, memories of the original Star Wars release, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:01 - Intro and theme tune.
  • 00:32 --- Greetings, yes? And introductions from the team.
  • 01:07 --- Where is Keith?
  • 01:25 --- Audio explanation.
  • 02:24 - Introduction to... The Taste Of Doom!
  • 03:46 - History Today - Where did Staggering Stories come from?
  • 04:08 --- Private Lives.
  • 05:40 --- The Crawley Mob's RPG
  • 06:29 --- Machete throwing and The Head Of Pertwee!
  • 07:15 --- Crumbly's BIG mistake....<insert Tony's evil grin here>
  • 10:35 --- From Private Lives Number One - How to be Paul Cornell at the Fitzroy Tavern.
  • 13:12 - The Taste Of Doom 1.
  • 14:04 - History Today - Star Wars, 1977, memories
  • 18:50 --- The Revenge Of Tony - Mumptastic!
  • 22:16 - Doctor Who 2007 and the Saxon Prediction of Adam!
  • 22:57 --- Utopia.
  • 27:16 --- So here it comes, The Sound of Drums!
  • 33:40 --- Is he mad, gone back in time or on location?
  • 36:01 --- Last of the Time Lords.
  • 40:48 --- Podshocking Vworps!
  • 40:51 --- The Infinite Quest.
  • 45:20 --- Tate!!!! (why??????????)
  • 49:10 --- Tony's prediction for Doctor Who 2008 - Cue Cliffhanger!!
  • 49:26 - The Taste Of Doom 2.
  • 50:43 - Things the team are looking forward to...
  • 50:52 --- Babylon5 - The Lost Tales.
  • 52:00 --- LUGRadio Live.
  • 52:43 --- Star Wars: Celebration Europe
  • 54:35 --- Star Wars: The Exhibition
  • 55:37 --- Horley Proms.
  • 57:47 - Listener Feedback.
  • 60:58 - The Taste Of Doom 3.
  • 62:30 - Goodbyeeeeeeee!!
  • 62:37 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright etc

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Staggering Podcast #1: Fungus or Firefly? (aka Podcast Pilot!)

For 25 June 2007 (recorded 12 June 2007)

Duration: 60:00

MP3 (43,272 KB)

Show summary:

Andy Simpkins, Adam J Purcell and Tony Gallichan talk about 2007 Doctor Who, Staggering Artwork, Uberguilds Radio, and a variety of other stuff, specifically:

  • 00:01 - Introduction and theme tune.
  • 00:31 --- Greetings, yes? And introductions from the team.
  • 01:14 --- Where is Keith?
  • 02:00 - Pizza Poetry 1
  • 02:41 - Discussion: Doctor Who:
  • 05:00 --- Daleks In Manhattan/Evolution of the Daleks and the dippy middle of series 3
  • 09:00 --- Smith and Jones.
  • 11:11 --- The Shakespeare Code.
  • 14:14 --- Gridlock and the Doctor's case of crabs...
  • 20:15 --- The Lazarus Experiment.
  • 21:39 --- 42.
  • 22:48 --- Human Nature/ The Family of Blood.
  • 23:54 --- Just why is the Doctor now Judge, Jury and Executioner? Kai Ying wants to know....
  • 30:03 --- Blink: Sally Sparrow vs Martha Jones.
  • 31:58 --- Adam's prediction for Mr. Saxon and his 'Associates'. Cue cliffhanger!!
  • 32:08 - Pizza Poetry 2.
  • 32:47 - And now, the Gallery. Or How Crumbly creates the Staggering Stories' front covers...
  • 41:53 - Uberguilds Radio and Tony's radio show
  • 46:41 --- SOE adverts,'Alan', and how not to take the mick out of Yivvits and Mr. Bubble...
  • 49:05 - Pizza Poetry 3.
  • 50:00 - A letter, an e-mail... and one 'shiny' bottle... and how to contact us
  • 52:38 - Goodbyeeeeee...
  • 52:51 --- End theme, disclaimer, copyright etc
  • plus extra goodies!

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