The Sonic Toolbox

Episode 84: Cyber-Silverfish

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:38:00 +0000

Cybermen are scary. Silverfish are disgusting. Neil Gaiman is fantastic. Put the three together and you get "Nightmare in Silver", the penultimate story in Series 7. Join us as we rabbit chase our way across the cosmos with rabbits in tow.

WARNING: Contains rabbit chasing

Link:
Neil Gaiman interview on Collider.com

Episode 84: Cyber-Silverfish

Episode 83: A Dip in the Crimson Pool

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 12 May 2013 17:39:00 +0000

It's a reference, wrapped in a reference, inside a reference. Whoo, Mark Gatiss had a lot of fun with this one. And so did we. "The Crimson Horror" is just chocked full. The Doctor gets petrified, Clara gets a chair, and Strax gets directions!

Links:
The Top 100 Things I'd Do If I Ever Became An Evil Overlord
The Cask of Amontillado

Episode 83: A Dip in the Crimson Pool

Episode 82: Fire Woman

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 05 May 2013 20:52:00 +0000

Come with us and you'll see what we think of "Journey to the Center of the TARDIS". As the 50th Anniversary approaches the old story references start to pile up. Is that Tom Baker's voice wafting around in the background?

Also, Ian Kirk has sent us something from his corner.

Fire Woman by The Cult can be found on their 1989 album "Sonic Temple".

Episode 82: Fire Woman

Episode 81: The Witch in the Well

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:45:00 +0000

It's hard to hide the fact that Doctor Who has been getting spookier as this season progresses. "Hide" is no exception. This week we review this ghostly story and find the truth behind the White Lady.

We've also got quantum talk, solving mysteries and classic references!
WARNING: Contains rabbit chasing

Links:
Stitches in Time Facebook Group
Quantum foam
Pocket universe
The White Lady

Episode 81: The Witch in the Well (click link for direct download)

Episode 80: Hungry Like the Lizard

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:59:00 +0000

Mark Gatiss does "Alien"! Doctor Who does spooky! David Warner does...everything that comes his way according to IMDb. And we do a review!! This week it's "Cold War", the third episode of the second half of Series 7.

Ian Kirk is back in his corner of the Toolbox this week with his take on this story, too.

"Hungry Like the Wolf" and it's album "Rio" by Duran Duran is available from iTunes (and probably your local oldies record store as well).

Episode 80: Hungry Like the Lizard

Episode 79: Who's That Girl

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:40:00 +0000

"The Rings of Akhaten", reviewed herein, has been a polarizing episode. Half love it, half meh it. We jump in and put our four cents in about this visually stunning story. And some science, too.

WARNING: Contains rabbit chasing

Link:
Carl Sagan

Episode 79: Who's That Girl

Episode 78: Garcia, We Need Your Help

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:33:00 +0000

Baby girl, this is one wild story. If you've braved logging into your WiFi to get access to the internet in order to listen to this podcast...congratulations! You haven't been uploaded to the Cloud yet. Thank you, Mr. Moffat. Now we're all afraid of our souls being digitized and stored in someone's server. This week we review the return of Series 7 with "The Bells of St. John".

Episode 78: Garcia, We Need Your Help

Episode 77: Death Blossom Song

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:15:00 +0000

To close out the hiatus we're reviewing the part two of the two parter Series 6 opener "Day of the Moon". We've discovered lots of new insights and even close a plot hole or two. Oh, yeah... listen closely and you'll hear a vaguely obscure '80s SciFi reference. Enjoy!

Episode 77: Death Blossom Song

Episode 76: The Ice Rabbits Cometh

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:40:00 +0000

In light of their upcoming return, we are discussing the Ice Warriors this week. Who are they? What did they look like (and what will they look like now)? And most importantly, will they ssstill sssound liiike ssssnnakesssss?

And a bunch of other stuff that we ran off on tangents with.

WARNING: Contains rabbit chasing

Links:
Article on Quantum Physics referred to in Feedback (thanks Fuzz!)
What The Bleep Do We Know: Down the Rabbit Hole

Episode 76: The Ice Rabbits Cometh

Episode 75: The Impossible Rabbits

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:53:00 +0000

While reviewing The Impossible Astronaut for this week's episode we kept running into rabbits. Since Easter (and the start of Series 7b) is just around the corner, this isn't supprising. We discover some new stuff , and question some old stuff, in this story. We also bring you some bits of convention news. So step into the TARDIS with us, and don't for get to close the door behind you.

(Note: I realize that it's George R.R. Martin and not J.R.R. Martin. I must have Tolkien on the brain. -Daisy)

Episode 75: The Impossible Rabbits

Episode 74: Who Da Master

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:10:00 +0000

He's been called evil, crazy and crispy. Of course, he prefers the name "The Master", and with that Tissue Compression Eliminator who are we to argue. We're The Sonic Toolbox, that's who! This week we take a look at the Master in all his regenerations and all the actors who have played him.

(Note: Sorry about the sound. My microphone seemed to be having trouble that I didn't notice until editing. I've done the best I could to fix it. -Daisy)

Links:
Aliases of the Master
Doctor Who: 13 Actors To Play The Next Master

Episode 74: Who Da Master

Episode 73: She Blinded Me With Science

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:24:00 +0000

...And hit me with technology! Like brain chemical sucking machines and steam engines. But we get into all that this week as we review "The Mark of the Rani". Ooo, the science! And some of it is real, historic science, too.

If you haven't seen it, it can be found on iTunes for a price, or on http://www.dailymotion.com/us.

Links:
Outside In (that book Daisy wrote a piece for)
L.I. Who - a Doctor Who convention on Long Island coming in November

Episode 73: She Blinded Me With Science

Episode 72: Gallifrey One - A Con in Review

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:58:00 +0000

We've made it home safely from LA. Gallifrey One is over for another year (sniff) and we want to tell you all about what we did and saw there. We both had a fantastic time, as usual. Hope to see you all there next time!

Check our Facebook page for pictures. And "like" us while you're there!
http://www.facebook.com/thesonictoolbox

Links:
L. I. Who - Long Island's Doctor Who Convention
OUTSIDE IN: 160 New Perspectives on 160 Classic Doctor Who Stories by 160 Writers

Episode 72: Gallifrey One - A Con in Review

Gallisode Two: Gally Wrap Up

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:56:00 +0000

The party is over, The 24 Hours of Gallifrey One has ended for another year. Through our tears we give you a brief wrap up of the last two days of this fantastic convention. And tease you for our Gallifrey One in review next week.

And guess what? The rabbits went home last night.

Gallisode Two: Gally Wrap Up

Gallisode Day One

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 06:42:00 +0000

We've made it thru Day One of Gally. Here's a quick what happened and stuff. Sorry about the poor quality, but this was recorded on an android phone.

Gallisode Day One

Episode 71: Gally Preview 2013

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:47:00 +0000

Gallifrey One is less than a week away and we couldn't be more excited! As we start packing our suit cases for the trip to LA we pause for a moment to give you a glimpse into the future and talk about what in store for us once we get to Gally.

In this Gally Preview show, we'll go thru the schedule highlighting what looks exciting, what we're planing on attending and what's not to miss. We've also got Gally news (yup, last minute gest updates) and general DW news.

And we even manage to squeeze in some rabbit chasing.

Links:
Gally Schedule Page
A look at the New Cybermen

Episode 71: Gally Preview 2013

Episode 70: Silver Llamas

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:34:00 +0000

It was 25 years ago this year that Doctor Who celebrated it's 25th Anniversary. The 25th Anniversary episode was "Silver Nemisis" and we're gearing up to celebrate the 50th Anniversary by reviewing this Anniversary episode from 25 years ago!

We've also got regular news and Gally news, and a mini lesson on llamas.

WARNING: Contains rabbit chasing

Episode 70: Silver Llamas

Episode 69: Cyberbrainstorming

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 22:34:00 +0000

The Cybermen are coming! The Cybermen are coming! Come my children, and you shall hear of the two part story of...no, not Paul Revere. Pete's world Cybermen. This week we have a double review for you. "Rise of the Cybermen" and "Age of Steel" from good ole' DT's first year as the Doctor.

We've also got both regular news and Gally news. Plus, an impromptu visit from a real, working, electronic tech.

Episode 69: Cyberbrainstorming

Episode 68: Cybermen 101

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:21:00 +0000

Ok, class, today we are learning about the history and workings of the Cybermen. I'd like you all to take out your Deadly Enemies textbooks and open to page 42.

Yep, that's right. This week we talk Cybermen. Everything from what stories to find them in to the difference between Pete's world and Mondasian Cybermen.

We've also got a bunch of Gallifrey One news as we get ready for that great gathering. And feedback!

Links:
Cybermen (Wikipedia)
Cybermen (Tardis Files)
Cyber-converson
The Cybermen on The Doctor Who Site
Classic Cybermen on Vibrant Oxymoron
The evolutonary history of life

Episode 68: Cybermen 101

Episode 67: A Pleasure to Meet You, Mr. Werp.

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:29:00 +0000

Mmm...the Doctor in a Stetson. Just as good in 1966 as in 2012. We review The Gunfighters this week. And sprinkle in a bit of the real history of the American West. Come along with us as we travel to Tombstone, Arizona in 1881 and watch the Doctor Who crew screw around with the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

WARNING: Contains Star Trek references

Links:
Gunfight at The O.K. Corral
Doc Holliday
Wyatt Earp
Johnny Ringo

Episode 67: A Pleasure to Meet You, Mr. Werp.

Episode 66: How the TARDIS Changes Her Spots

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 22:59:00 +0000

It's a new year and we have a new TARDIS interior. It looks great, but not counting set builders, how did the Doctor do it? This week we look into the technical aspects of how the TARDIS redecorates and reconfigures herself.

That, some feedback and Daisy's winter cold are all here for you to enjoy!

WARNING: Contains rabbit chasing

Links:
Tardis Index File on Architectural Configuration

From The Whoniverse scientific website:

Just for fun: How the Leopard Got His Spots by Rudyard Kipling

Episode 66: How the TARDIS Changes Her Spots

Episode 65: Strax Cobb and The Snowmen

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:15:00 +0000

Merry Christmas, one and all! And a Happy New Year!! Now sit down with some bubbly and settle in while we tell you all about the time the Doctor lived on a cloud and fought the telepathic snowmen. Now, don't look at us that way. It's all true. Cross our hearts!

Yup, it's time for Daisy and Cheryl to review the much awaited Christmas special "The Snowmen". We've also got a tiny bit of news to gift you with, and some of your gifts (in the form of feedback) to open and share. Enjoy!

Links:

Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Stamps Royal Mail registration

How the basilisk (or "Jesus Lizard") walks on water.

Episode 65: Strax Cobb and The Snowmen

Episode 64: The Two Christmas Rabbits

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 23:35:00 +0000

Daisy is back and we are reviewing the first two Matt Smith Christmas Specials. This means that this is a bit of a long (and large) episode, fair warning. So it's A Christmas Carol and The Li Doctor, the ~~Wit~~ Widow and the Wardrobe. Hang on, it's gonna be a bumpy ride!

We also have some late breaking Gallifrey One guest news along with feedback and the usual rabbit chasing.

Congratulations on surviving the Myan/Zombie Apocalypse!

"Ding Dong Merrily on High" performed by the Cambridge Trinity College Choir.

Link:

About Kodak Disc film

Episode 64: The Two Christmas Rabbits

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 19:16:00 +0000

Episode 63: News and Apologies Your regularly scheduled review of A Christmas Carol has been postponed until next week due to Daisy's absence. For this week, Cheryl has the news, and we should be back to our normal schedule next week. Episode 63: News and Apologies

Episode 62: The Next Rabbit

thesonictoolbox@gmail.com (DW Geek Girls) — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 23:20:00 +0000

Is there a Doctor in the house? Well, this time there's two. Or so it seems. This week the next in our series of Christmas episode reviews is "The Next Doctor". Our intrepid Time Lord finds himself in Victorian England on Christmas eve, this time to face off with the Cybermen, alongside...himself? If the rabbits will let us, we'll talk all about that and the rest of the episode, too.

We've also got programming news from Gallifrey One.

And,yes, I know, I ment "pupil" not "iris".

As promised, a picture of glimpse of the new TARDIS interior (it's from the BBC, so it's officially released):

Episode 62: