Lazy Doctor Who

Steven and Erika waste no time and dive right into the Doctor Who episode with the most T&A jokes of any so far. Which is a bit of a shame because there’s also a lot to like. Oh. Oh. Oh. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven celebrate the Saturday night of a long weekend by watching Doctor Who (and doing laundry). Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika can’t stop after watching just one episode and zip through two eps of this thrilling (and depressingly still relevant) Doctor Who story. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven celebrate Erika’s birthday weekend with another episode of Doctor Who! They also start with a long tangent about two random movies. Chalk it up to birthday indulgence. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika fight through the pandemic fatigue and fog to get back to watching Doctor Who together. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven take a day-long road trip for their anniversary, and on the way home, they answer listener questions! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika finish off “The Sea Devils”. So much action! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven do lots of follow-up from their last episode! And talk about submarines! And blowhards from ministries! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika pick back up with “The Sea Devils”. Swords! Sneaking! Sandwiches! Boats! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven continue on with “The Sea Devils” — including one of the most iconic sword fights in Doctor Who history. Also, we’ve spotted our first sandwich. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika have a holiday weekend, so that means it’s Lazy Doctor Who time. Tonight, we’ve watched the first ep of a rare Pertwee story that Erika has seen multiple times! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven finish off a story that Erika deeply loves. They also talk about pronouns, the character arc for a character with a disability, Big Finish Peladon possibilities (that may already exist), how this story fits in the range of 3rd Doctor stories, how much Erika loves Doctor Who and why, what’s going on in Casa Castria, rewatching season 18 week-by-week, and how great Total Party Kill is for knitting a Doctor Who scarf. Most of the tangents come at the end, so feel free to bail if you’re just here for the Who info. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika finally get back to “The Curse of Peladon”, but no worries — they remember everything that’s happening because it’s so exciting and fun! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven close out a Canada Day mini-marathon with the first episode of a story Erika remembers and loves. Well-written Jo is back! And has real chemistry with Peladon! We get an assortment of cool aliens! And court intrigue! What a lovely note to end on for this holiday. (Certainly that falling statue won’t harm the Doctor or anyone else…) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika complete the story that Steven claims is peak-hair for both the 3rd Doctor and Jo. Erika is just excited to see the end of a story and not know what’s going to happen. Happy Canada Day, all! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven continue the Canada Day celebration with more Doctor Who and lots of appreciation for the sets, costumes, makeup, casting, and Aubrey Woods. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika celebrate Canada Day as is their tradition: with Indian food and Doctor Who. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven finish off season 8 on Erika’s birthday! What a way to celebrate! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika watch a couple more episodes of rural, “magical”, Masterful Doctor Who. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven decide to make it an official Easter weekend mini-marathon by doing a third podcast episode and starting in on “The Dæmons”. It’s exciting because we’ve been there! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.