Traveling the Vortex A Doctor Who Podcast https://travelingthevortex.blogspot.com/ Anchor Podcasts Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:45:59 GMT Doctor Who and it's affiliated shows are all copyright the BBC, no infringement is intended or implied. Traveling the Vortex A podcast dedicated to the show Doctor Who with a perspective from three midwest United States fans. Viewing and reviewing materials featuring Doctor Who and spin-offs. episodic no doctor,who,torchwood,bbc,bbc,america,time,travel,matt,smith,sarah,jane,adventures,k,9,UNIT,Peter,CapaldiA Doctor Who Podcasttravelingthevortex@gmail.comTraveling the Vortex <![CDATA[Circuit Breaker Review Part 9 - 'Momento Mori']]> The Fugitive Doctor and Martha return to the Black Archive as we dive into another Circuit Breaker tale from Doctor Who: Lost in Time. Glenn explores how this latest installment, Momento Mori.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traveling-the-vortex0/episodes/Circuit-Breaker-Review-Part-9---Momento-Mori-e3o4nfk 8b483d56-f848-48d7-a29b-baea2c61b8d7 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:41:23 GMT <p>The Fugitive Doctor and Martha return to the Black Archive as we dive into another <strong>Circuit Breaker</strong> tale from <em>Doctor Who: Lost in Time</em>. Glenn explores how this latest installment, <strong>Momento Mori</strong>.</p> false 00:06:05 2 13 full travelingthevortex@gmail.com (Traveling the Vortex)The Fugitive Doctor and Martha return to the Black Archive as we dive into another Circuit Breaker tale from Doctor Who: Lost in Time. Glenn explores how this latest installment, Momento Mori.Traveling the Vortexdoctor,who,torchwood,bbc,bbc,america,time,travel,matt,smith,sarah,jane,adventures,k,9,UNIT,Peter,Capaldi <![CDATA[Circuit Breaker Review Part 8 - 'The Doctor and the Three Witches']]> Glenn takes a look at The Doctor and the Three Witches, a quick and imaginative continuation of the Circuit Breaker arc. The story picks up right after Don’t Blink, bringing back UNIT’s upgraded Indigo Device and giving Martha Jones a strong role alongside the Fugitive Doctor. In this review, Glenn highlights how the fairy‑tale setting challenges both characters, how the Doctor’s choices hint at meaningful growth, and how a shadowy force behind the scenes adds momentum to the larger storyline.


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traveling-the-vortex0/episodes/Circuit-Breaker-Review-Part-8---The-Doctor-and-the-Three-Witches-e3nrl86 150b379f-ec91-441c-8517-8fad7efa0145 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:52:32 GMT <p>Glenn takes a look at <em>The Doctor and the Three Witches</em>, a quick and imaginative continuation of the Circuit Breaker arc. The story picks up right after <em>Don’t Blink</em>, bringing back UNIT’s upgraded Indigo Device and giving Martha Jones a strong role alongside the Fugitive Doctor. In this review, Glenn highlights how the fairy‑tale setting challenges both characters, how the Doctor’s choices hint at meaningful growth, and how a shadowy force behind the scenes adds momentum to the larger storyline.</p><p><br /></p> false 00:05:52 2 12 full travelingthevortex@gmail.com (Traveling the Vortex)Glenn takes a look at The Doctor and the Three Witches, a quick and imaginative continuation of the Circuit Breaker arc. The story picks up right after Don’t Blink, bringing back UNIT’s upgraded Indigo Device and giving Martha Jones a strong role alongside the Fugitive Doctor. In this review, Glenn highlights how the fairy‑tale setting challenges both characters, how the Doctor’s choices hint at meaningful growth, and how a shadowy force behind the scenes adds momentum to the larger storyline.Traveling the Vortexdoctor,who,torchwood,bbc,bbc,america,time,travel,matt,smith,sarah,jane,adventures,k,9,UNIT,Peter,Capaldi <![CDATA[Circuit Breaker Review Part 7 - ‘Don't Blink!’]]> In this Circuit Breaker review, we break down “Don’t Blink!”, a standout Doctor Who chapter that pushes UNIT, Osgood, and the Fugitive Doctor into one of their most atmospheric challenges yet. Blending UNIT procedural tension with eerie supernatural elements, the story delivers sharp character work, rising dread, and a major turning point for the Circuit Breaker event.

We also spotlight the overlooked UNIT shorts — including a clever sonic screwdriver deep‑cut — that quietly strengthen the arc’s continuity. If you’ve been waiting for Circuit Breaker to fully click, this is the entry that brings everything into focus.


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traveling-the-vortex0/episodes/Circuit-Breaker-Review-Part-7---Dont-Blink-e3nij61 0e97c3d2-65f0-4101-a9b0-4858f28e0201 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:58:25 GMT <p>In this Circuit Breaker review, we break down <strong>“Don’t Blink!”</strong>, a standout Doctor Who chapter that pushes UNIT, Osgood, and the Fugitive Doctor into one of their most atmospheric challenges yet. Blending UNIT procedural tension with eerie supernatural elements, the story delivers sharp character work, rising dread, and a major turning point for the Circuit Breaker event.</p><p>We also spotlight the overlooked UNIT shorts — including a clever sonic screwdriver deep‑cut — that quietly strengthen the arc’s continuity. If you’ve been waiting for Circuit Breaker to fully click, this is the entry that brings everything into focus.</p><p><br /></p> false 00:07:40 2 11 full travelingthevortex@gmail.com (Traveling the Vortex)In this Circuit Breaker review, we break down “Don’t Blink!”, a standout Doctor Who chapter that pushes UNIT, Osgood, and the Fugitive Doctor into one of their most atmospheric challenges yet. Blending UNIT procedural tension with eerie supernatural elements, the story delivers sharp character work, rising dread, and a major turning point for the Circuit Breaker event. We also spotlight the overlooked UNIT shorts — including a clever sonic screwdriver deep‑cut — that quietly strengthen the arc’s continuity. If you’ve been waiting for Circuit Breaker to fully click, this is the entry that brings everything into focus.Traveling the Vortexdoctor,who,torchwood,bbc,bbc,america,time,travel,matt,smith,sarah,jane,adventures,k,9,UNIT,Peter,Capaldi <![CDATA[Circuit Breaker Review Part 6 - ‘Castling’]]> The Fugitive Doctor tears through the Shadow Proclamation in Castling, a chaotic comedy‑action chapter from Doctor Who: Lost in Time. Glenn breaks down the Judoon takedowns, UNIT misfires, and Sontaran blunders that make this Circuit Breaker entry a fast, funny, lore‑teasing highlight, with hints of a bigger mystery.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traveling-the-vortex0/episodes/Circuit-Breaker-Review-Part-6---Castling-e3n89br ac7f5d03-0764-44fd-9d3c-7b1bdc683e62 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT <p>The Fugitive Doctor tears through the Shadow Proclamation in <em>Castling</em>, a chaotic comedy‑action chapter from <em><strong>Doctor Who: Lost in Time</strong></em>. Glenn breaks down the Judoon takedowns, UNIT misfires, and Sontaran blunders that make this Circuit Breaker entry a fast, funny, lore‑teasing highlight, with hints of a <strong>bigger</strong> mystery.</p> false 00:08:29 2 10 full travelingthevortex@gmail.com (Traveling the Vortex)The Fugitive Doctor tears through the Shadow Proclamation in Castling, a chaotic comedy‑action chapter from Doctor Who: Lost in Time. Glenn breaks down the Judoon takedowns, UNIT misfires, and Sontaran blunders that make this Circuit Breaker entry a fast, funny, lore‑teasing highlight, with hints of a bigger mystery.Traveling the Vortexdoctor,who,torchwood,bbc,bbc,america,time,travel,matt,smith,sarah,jane,adventures,k,9,UNIT,Peter,Capaldi <![CDATA[The Division’s Shadow: Dead or Alive Reviewed]]> Glenn reviews Big Finish’s Fugitive Doctor Adventures: Dead or Alive, breaking down Flying Solo, The Junkyard Loop, and Hereafter. Featuring Jo Martin’s Fugitive Doctor, Division secrets, Great Vampires, and powerful character arcs, this episode delivers a tight, story‑driven look at one of the most compelling eras in modern Doctor Who audio drama.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traveling-the-vortex0/episodes/The-Divisions-Shadow-Dead-or-Alive-Reviewed-e3n5jhj 95c781f4-6f67-4f46-8b43-22c4dadad4ae Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT <p>Glenn reviews <strong>Big Finish’s Fugitive Doctor Adventures: Dead or Alive</strong>, breaking down <em>Flying Solo</em>, <em>The Junkyard Loop</em>, and <em>Hereafter</em>. Featuring Jo Martin’s Fugitive Doctor, Division secrets, Great Vampires, and powerful character arcs, this episode delivers a tight, story‑driven look at one of the most compelling eras in modern <strong>Doctor Who</strong> audio drama.</p> false 00:20:03 2 39 full travelingthevortex@gmail.com (Traveling the Vortex)Glenn reviews Big Finish’s Fugitive Doctor Adventures: Dead or Alive, breaking down Flying Solo, The Junkyard Loop, and Hereafter. Featuring Jo Martin’s Fugitive Doctor, Division secrets, Great Vampires, and powerful character arcs, this episode delivers a tight, story‑driven look at one of the most compelling eras in modern Doctor Who audio drama.Traveling the Vortexdoctor,who,torchwood,bbc,bbc,america,time,travel,matt,smith,sarah,jane,adventures,k,9,UNIT,Peter,Capaldi <![CDATA[Circuit Breaker Review Part 5 - ‘Dawn of the Daleks’]]> Glenn reviews Dawn of the Daleks, a fierce and emotional Circuit Breaker chapter where the Fugitive Doctor lands on Skaro and discovers the last surviving Kaleds fighting to endure Dalek domination.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traveling-the-vortex0/episodes/Circuit-Breaker-Review-Part-5---Dawn-of-the-Daleks-e3n1p36 0e7d902a-5008-4323-b818-3ec2d71231d6 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:30:48 GMT <p>Glenn reviews <em>Dawn of the Daleks</em>, a fierce and emotional Circuit Breaker chapter where the Fugitive Doctor lands on Skaro and discovers the last surviving Ka<strong>leds</strong> fighting to endure Dalek domination. </p> false 00:08:41 2 8 full travelingthevortex@gmail.com (Traveling the Vortex)Glenn reviews Dawn of the Daleks, a fierce and emotional Circuit Breaker chapter where the Fugitive Doctor lands on Skaro and discovers the last surviving Kaleds fighting to endure Dalek domination.Traveling the Vortexdoctor,who,torchwood,bbc,bbc,america,time,travel,matt,smith,sarah,jane,adventures,k,9,UNIT,Peter,Capaldi <![CDATA[Circuit Breaker Review Part 4 - ‘The Deadliest Weapon’]]> A return trip to the Saturn Jewel Hotel pulls us deep into the Fugitive Doctor’s past as Glenn reviews The Deadliest Weapon, the latest entry in Circuit Breaker. Jo Martin delivers a fierce, emotional performance as the Doctor relives a morally devastating Division mission, while David Banks brings chilling weight back to the Cyberleader. It’s tense, personal, and one of the arc’s standout stories.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traveling-the-vortex0/episodes/Circuit-Breaker-Review-Part-4---The-Deadliest-Weapon-e3mqvm1 b8902efc-0ba7-445e-9f7b-55a4a62a5416 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:10:45 GMT <p>A return trip to the Saturn Jewel Hotel pulls us deep into the Fugitive Doctor’s past as Glenn reviews The Deadliest Weapon, the latest entry in Circuit Breaker. Jo Martin delivers a fierce, emotional performance as the Doctor relives a morally devastating Division mission, while David Banks brings chilling weight back to the Cyberleader. It’s tense, personal, and one of the arc’s standout stories.</p> false 00:10:01 2 7 full travelingthevortex@gmail.com (Traveling the Vortex)A return trip to the Saturn Jewel Hotel pulls us deep into the Fugitive Doctor’s past as Glenn reviews The Deadliest Weapon, the latest entry in Circuit Breaker. Jo Martin delivers a fierce, emotional performance as the Doctor relives a morally devastating Division mission, while David Banks brings chilling weight back to the Cyberleader. It’s tense, personal, and one of the arc’s standout stories.Traveling the Vortexdoctor,who,torchwood,bbc,bbc,america,time,travel,matt,smith,sarah,jane,adventures,k,9,UNIT,Peter,Capaldi <![CDATA[Division's Forgotten Files - 'Doctor Who: Most Wanted' Review]]> A sharp, lore‑rich dive into the Fugitive Doctor’s first full audio era. In this episode, Glenn reviews Doctor Who: Most Wanted, the three‑story Big Finish box set starring Jo Martin and introducing Alice Krige as the formidable Cosmogon.

Across Fast Times, The Legend of Baba Yaga, and The Dimension of Lost Things, this set delivers everything from prison‑break chaos to folklore‑infused sci‑fi to a surreal realm stitched together from lost memories. It’s energetic, atmospheric, and packed with character‑driven intrigue that expands the Fugitive Doctor’s mythos in bold new directions.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traveling-the-vortex0/episodes/Divisions-Forgotten-Files---Doctor-Who-Most-Wanted-Review-e3milai 64fe5068-b6bb-4cff-9645-ed8de80f5d27 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT <p>A sharp, lore‑rich dive into the Fugitive Doctor’s first full audio era. In this episode, Glenn reviews Doctor Who: Most Wanted, the three‑story Big Finish box set starring Jo Martin and introducing Alice Krige as the formidable Cosmogon.</p><p>Across Fast Times, The Legend of Baba Yaga, and The Dimension of Lost Things, this set delivers everything from prison‑break chaos to folklore‑infused sci‑fi to a surreal realm stitched together from lost memories. It’s energetic, atmospheric, and packed with character‑driven intrigue that expands the Fugitive Doctor’s mythos in bold new directions.</p> false 00:17:30 2 6 full travelingthevortex@gmail.com (Traveling the Vortex)A sharp, lore‑rich dive into the Fugitive Doctor’s first full audio era. In this episode, Glenn reviews Doctor Who: Most Wanted, the three‑story Big Finish box set starring Jo Martin and introducing Alice Krige as the formidable Cosmogon. Across Fast Times, The Legend of Baba Yaga, and The Dimension of Lost Things, this set delivers everything from prison‑break chaos to folklore‑infused sci‑fi to a surreal realm stitched together from lost memories. It’s energetic, atmospheric, and packed with character‑driven intrigue that expands the Fugitive Doctor’s mythos in bold new directions.Traveling the Vortexdoctor,who,torchwood,bbc,bbc,america,time,travel,matt,smith,sarah,jane,adventures,k,9,UNIT,Peter,Capaldi <![CDATA[Circuit Breaker Review Part 3 - 'The Honourable Society' ]]> The Circuit Breaker arc takes us to 1894 Italy, where the Fugitive Doctor crashes into a brewing crisis and a shadowy “Honourable Society” with far more going on than the locals realize. It’s a quick, character‑driven chapter that puts Andrew in the spotlight and nudges the larger mystery forward - perfect fodder for this week’s deep dive on Traveling the Vortex.


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traveling-the-vortex0/episodes/Circuit-Breaker-Review-Part-3---The-Honourable-Society-e3mfl1j 37649755-b19e-44ef-9d44-565f4e4d892f Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:30:29 GMT <p>The Circuit Breaker arc takes us to 1894 Italy, where the Fugitive Doctor crashes into a brewing crisis and a shadowy “Honourable Society” with far more going on than the locals realize. It’s a quick, character‑driven chapter that puts Andrew in the spotlight and nudges the larger mystery forward - perfect fodder for this week’s deep dive on Traveling the Vortex.</p><p><br></p> false 00:06:25 2 5 full travelingthevortex@gmail.com (Traveling the Vortex)The Circuit Breaker arc takes us to 1894 Italy, where the Fugitive Doctor crashes into a brewing crisis and a shadowy “Honourable Society” with far more going on than the locals realize. It’s a quick, character‑driven chapter that puts Andrew in the spotlight and nudges the larger mystery forward - perfect fodder for this week’s deep dive on Traveling the Vortex.Traveling the Vortexdoctor,who,torchwood,bbc,bbc,america,time,travel,matt,smith,sarah,jane,adventures,k,9,UNIT,Peter,Capaldi <![CDATA[Gallifrey’s Forgotten Rebel]]> The vortex drops us somewhere dangerous; somewhere forgotten and the Fugitive Doctor is already on the run. This week, I’m cracking open Titan Comics’ Doctor Who: Origins, a story that doesn’t solve the mystery of this incarnation… but absolutely sharpens it.


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traveling-the-vortex0/episodes/Gallifreys-Forgotten-Rebel-e3m7057 2b593dcc-5d72-4373-bbc5-1e1e11d9e335 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:17:33 GMT <p>The vortex drops us somewhere dangerous; somewhere forgotten and the <strong>Fugitive Doctor</strong> is already on the run. This week, I’m cracking open Titan Comics’ <em>Doctor Who: Origins</em>, a story that doesn’t solve the mystery of this incarnation… but absolutely sharpens it.</p><p><br></p> false 00:08:24 2 4 full travelingthevortex@gmail.com (Traveling the Vortex)The vortex drops us somewhere dangerous; somewhere forgotten and the Fugitive Doctor is already on the run. This week, I’m cracking open Titan Comics’ Doctor Who: Origins, a story that doesn’t solve the mystery of this incarnation… but absolutely sharpens it.Traveling the Vortexdoctor,who,torchwood,bbc,bbc,america,time,travel,matt,smith,sarah,jane,adventures,k,9,UNIT,Peter,Capaldi <![CDATA[Circuit Breaker Review Supplement 1 - The Fugitive Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver]]> A sharp, stripped‑back look at the Fugitive Doctor’s new sonic - why its clean design, bold vibe, and smart callbacks make it one of the freshest tools in the Doctor Who arsenal.


]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traveling-the-vortex0/episodes/Circuit-Breaker-Review-Supplement-1---The-Fugitive-Doctors-Sonic-Screwdriver-e3m46l2 7739c606-0cfd-414f-b41d-6c03ea207b31 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:58:23 GMT <p>A sharp, stripped‑back look at the Fugitive Doctor’s new sonic - why its clean design, bold vibe, and smart callbacks make it one of the freshest tools in the Doctor Who arsenal.</p><p><br></p> false 00:02:53 2 3 full travelingthevortex@gmail.com (Traveling the Vortex)A sharp, stripped‑back look at the Fugitive Doctor’s new sonic - why its clean design, bold vibe, and smart callbacks make it one of the freshest tools in the Doctor Who arsenal.Traveling the Vortexdoctor,who,torchwood,bbc,bbc,america,time,travel,matt,smith,sarah,jane,adventures,k,9,UNIT,Peter,Capaldi <![CDATA[Circuit Breaker Review Part 2 - 'Adversary of the Daleks']]> The Fugitive Doctor faces the Daleks for the very first time — and it goes about as well as you’d expect. In Titan’s Circuit Breaker: Adversary of the Daleks, bright, vibrant art meets a sharp, friction‑filled story as Osgood’s hero worship crashes head‑on into a Doctor who refuses to play the part. Ancient Greece, false gods, alien refugees, and a Dalek scout on the hunt — it’s a messy, chaotic, character‑driven entry in the cross‑media event, and we’re breaking it all down. Join us as we dive into the Fugitive Doctor’s most explosive mission yet.

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traveling-the-vortex0/episodes/Circuit-Breaker-Review-Part-2---Adversary-of-the-Daleks-e3m15ip e3c73928-4130-4fa7-8cc2-0055f1752fb0 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:25:44 GMT <p>The Fugitive Doctor faces the Daleks for the <em>very first time</em> — and it goes about as well as you’d expect. In Titan’s <strong>Circuit Breaker: Adversary of the Daleks</strong>, bright, vibrant art meets a sharp, friction‑filled story as Osgood’s hero worship crashes head‑on into a Doctor who refuses to play the part. Ancient Greece, false gods, alien refugees, and a Dalek scout on the hunt — it’s a messy, chaotic, character‑driven entry in the cross‑media event, and we’re breaking it all down. Join us as we dive into the Fugitive Doctor’s most explosive mission yet.</p> false 00:08:50 2 2 full travelingthevortex@gmail.com (Traveling the Vortex)The Fugitive Doctor faces the Daleks for the very first time — and it goes about as well as you’d expect. In Titan’s Circuit Breaker: Adversary of the Daleks, bright, vibrant art meets a sharp, friction‑filled story as Osgood’s hero worship crashes head‑on into a Doctor who refuses to play the part. Ancient Greece, false gods, alien refugees, and a Dalek scout on the hunt — it’s a messy, chaotic, character‑driven entry in the cross‑media event, and we’re breaking it all down. Join us as we dive into the Fugitive Doctor’s most explosive mission yet.Traveling the Vortexdoctor,who,torchwood,bbc,bbc,america,time,travel,matt,smith,sarah,jane,adventures,k,9,UNIT,Peter,Capaldi <![CDATA[Circuit Breaker Review Part 1 - 'Calling the Doctor']]> Glenn reviews the opening chapter of the new Doctor Who cross-media event, 'Circuit Breaker.' This episode is a review of the short story, 'Calling the Doctor'

]]> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traveling-the-vortex0/episodes/Circuit-Breaker-Review-Part-1---Calling-the-Doctor-e3limvb f54952ec-048d-4db5-98fb-04fff850345e Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:04:49 GMT <p>Glenn reviews the opening chapter of the new Doctor Who cross-media event, 'Circuit Breaker.' This episode is a review of the short story, 'Calling the Doctor'</p> false 00:10:56 2 1 full travelingthevortex@gmail.com (Traveling the Vortex)Glenn reviews the opening chapter of the new Doctor Who cross-media event, 'Circuit Breaker.' This episode is a review of the short story, 'Calling the Doctor'Traveling the Vortexdoctor,who,torchwood,bbc,bbc,america,time,travel,matt,smith,sarah,jane,adventures,k,9,UNIT,Peter,Capaldi