Lazy Doctor Who

Steven and Erika watch the BritBox-exclusive reconstruction of the first episode of this Doctor Who story from 1968. Some stuff happens. But not all that much. ¯_(ツ)_/¯ Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven complete this lovely, happily-ended story and say a fond farewell to Victoria. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika zip through three episodes of this creeptacular Doctor Who story from 1968. Foam party! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven wish you a happy Halloween! They just watched one of the spookiest episodes in all of Doctor Who — much to Erika’s delighted surprise! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika are impatient when it comes to watching Doctor Who. We can’t watch today’s episode of series 11 yet? Well then we’ll watch an episode from 1968! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven celebrate Thanksgiving by finishing off “The Web of Fear”, a Doctor Who story they definitely give thanks for—both because it’s really Quite Good, and because (most of) it EXISTS. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika power through a recon and a moving episode. They’re mostly entranced, with one notable exception on Erika’s part. Then they somehow end up in Newfoundland. You never know what you’ll get on Lazy Doctor Who… Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven continue to work their way through “The Web of Fear”. The Doctor is missing; Anne Travers continues to be awesome; a Welshman is stereotypical; and Steven nearly chokes on popcorn—or on a bad Canadian joke. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika forge ahead with more Doctor Who and learn they’re much peppier when they record earlier in the evening. Hope you’re ready for lots of laughter and at least one great big tangent. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven wish you a happy Labour Day! As is our wont, we bring you some classic Doctor Who goodness on this long weekend. What better way to celebrate than to finish off a story we both enjoy? While we do have a couple lingering questions about “The Enemy of the World”, we’re quite satisfied by the end. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika bring you greetings from Worldcon 76 in San Jose, California, where it’s time for some hotel-based Doctor Who viewing. Because we know how to party at a con. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven wish you all a happy Heritage Festival weekend and celebrate the occasion with an episode of “The Enemy of the World”. From Hungary to Mexico to Fiji to Australia, this one is all over the map! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika get back to Doctor Who with a story they’ve both seen several times (including quite recently). This doesn’t faze them a bit, as they both still very much enjoy it. Erika just wishes she had remembered to mention the groovy wallpaper in Astrid’s bungalow. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

SIX Erika and Steven finish off Canada Day by finishing off “The Ice Warriors”. It had its ups and downs, but in the end they agree it’s a pretty good story. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

FOUR-FIVE Steven and Erika keep trucking along though the ice. To her delight, Erika finds the voices are much much better when there are moving creatures to pair them with. Steven talks about Pink Floyd — and even manages to make it relevant. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

…ahem… TWO - THREE Erika and Steven continue the Canada Day festivities with more Doctor Who. However, Erika isn’t feeling very festive, due to the vocal performances of some of the actors in this story. Why does it have to be a SIX-parter? Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

…or should we say “THE ICE WARRIORS ONE” to match the opening credits? We should definitely say Happy Canada Day! As per tradition, Steven and Erika spend part of their national holiday watching this show (created by a Canadian!) and podcasting about it. There’s an awful lot to say about this episode! From incidental music to Victoria headcanon to a surprising amount of talk about Mark Gatiss’ stories, but there’s still time to squeeze in the official Canada Day-Doctor Who theme song! Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven finish off their first shelf of Doctor Who! Erika (amid coughing) develops some potential headcanon for Victoria’s character development. Summer colds are the worst. Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Steven and Erika continue their trek through the mountains. Erika continues to discover Victoria’s cleverness. Steven repeats himself. (It was bound to happen eventually. Please forgive him.) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.

Erika and Steven continue unraveling the mysteries in the monastery, which is important because Victoria doesn’t like mysteries. (You go, girl! Solve that sh*t!) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky.