Fri, 24 December 2010
It's our Christmas show. Oh dear. Anyway, we look, as required by law, at The Horns Of Nimon, Wyn's parent or guardian gets in touch, there's a Festive missive from Mr. Chinn at the Ministry and all sorts of goodies... Be aware: this show contains singing. Um... Sorry about that... |
Fri, 17 December 2010
The annual festive joint release with www.staggeringstories.net and again written by Benjamin. F. Elliott. Have mild peturbation as a figure from Mr. Dalek's past returns. Recoil in moderate concern as a fobwatch is opened. |
Fri, 17 December 2010
A one of special from waaaaay back in 2006 when Tony was a radio DJ. Expect music. Lots of music.... and bad stuff - no.. really... it's just Tony, a mic and Tony's choice of music.... RUN!
Direct download: The_Bibblethruster_Christmas_Noise_Show.mp3
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Sun, 12 December 2010
Tony in conversation with writer, adventurer and secret evil world dictator, Paul Cornell. They have a good old natter about all sorts of things, including Action Comics, Stan Lee, Pulse and, somewhere in this, Doctor Who and the possible futures of fandom... Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk (Please check the feed over the next few weeks as there's going to be a good few things coming along and iTunes may not send them to you automatically)
Direct download: The_Flashing_Blade_Podcast_Interview_Special_8_Paul_Cornell.mp3
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Wed, 8 December 2010
yes! It's another very extra special from the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance. This time around, Dr. Phil from Adventures In Time Space And Music has a chat with several guests at the con, and Ken Deep from Podshock and Steven Schapansky from Radio Free Skaro have a good ol' natter about the con. |
Sun, 5 December 2010
Due to a missing plucky girl assistant, the Face Of Comedy Bob finds himself taking his Podcasting test. Will he pass? Will he fail? Well, a review of The Chimes Of Midnight may well help him! All this and a special, heartfelt tribute from Tony for the Lib Dems...... |
Sat, 27 November 2010
This time around, Tony and Bob look at The Book Of Kells, (not-a-real) Professor Dave and Lillibet look at Goodbye Sarah Jane Smith, and new boy Rob Hughes looks at the Companion Chronicle, Mother Russia. Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk
Apologies for the sound problems - Um... Oopsies... |
Sun, 21 November 2010
Oh, deep joy! This time around, Jo! and Tony travel back to 1963, peek through the doors and see a petrified forest with a stunning city at it's edge... Yes, we talk The Daleks! Professor Dave and Lillibet make noise about Lost In TIme from Xylok and the Dog, theres a look at the Cradle of the Snake by Bob. And certain birthday tributes - one of em slightly early, but look, they're up North and they don't have electricity...Enjoy. feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Sun, 14 November 2010
This time, oooh, stuff! And things. Your gonna have to listen to find out, ain't ya???? |
Sun, 7 November 2010
Power of Kroll! Armageddon Factor! Death of The Doctor! Plus teasers from the series 31 soundtrack album! Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Sat, 30 October 2010
Situation Vacant. Sarah Jane Smith and those pesky kids. No dog. Awww. There's a few halloween tracks at the end, so look out for Buffy, Angel and... well.. you'll see.... THIS SHOW FEATURES FELINE CHAOS!
A Word on the sound quality. Tony is testing out a new sound set up. So, during this show he a) is getting used to a new Mic. and b) every single bit of noise made by his cats is picked up and broadcast to the entire world! We apologise.
Oopsies. |
Sun, 24 October 2010
The Androids of Tara! Cobwebs! Xylok and the Dog! Lots of guests! Too many exclamation marks simply to annoy Lillibet!!!! Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Wed, 20 October 2010
Ok, recently several members from the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance were lucky enough to attend Doctor Who Live and the Sarah Jane Adventures premier of Death of the Doctor. Contained in this here podcast are the thoughts of Professor Dave, James from ADWP, Adam and So-Called Real Keith from Staggering Stories as well as a burst of Luke from TMDWP. Enjoy.
Direct download: DWPA_006_DrWhoLive_And_SJADeathOfTheDoctor_12_10_10.mp3
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Sun, 17 October 2010
The Simularity Engine (that yer actual Jago and Litefoot, don't cha know!), Legend of the Cybermen (that's yer actual THE Colin Baker, don't cha know!) as well as some eighties signature tunes... Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Sun, 10 October 2010
Hiccups! They can strike without warning. See if you can guess which one of your Flashing Blade hosts suffered from hiccups during the recording of this episode. It's very, VERY well hidden. Anyway, bring on those dark, autumn evenings and The Stones Of Blood. And due to a request, we fly around the plent and interview only the rich and famous.... Feedback please to show@flashingblade.org.uk DUR: 1:18:47 |
Sun, 3 October 2010
This time around, Comedy Bob and an exhausted Tony have a look at the third Jago and Litefoot play, 'The Spirit Trap'. Tony goes off on one about the new dal..da...Teletubbies, there's a very fragmented commentary on The Age Of Steel by Tony, and right at the very end there's a small tribute to Geoffrey Burgon. Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Sun, 26 September 2010
Moons of madness! By the left frontal lobe of the Sky Demon! Yes, this time around, Jo! and Tony look at The Pirate Planet and try to 'APPRECIATE IT?'!!! Or do they ask 'What's it for, eh?'.
Only way your gonna find out is to listen, innit? Theres some feedback - send yours to show@flashingblade.org.uk and at the end, there's a taste of nostalgia, be it for times past or for youth and lost loves.... |
Sun, 19 September 2010
Jago and Litefoot. Yup, more of the simply wonderful Big Finish series. There's lots of feedback and we end with some music that includes vampires and a certain big, blue boy scout.... |
Sun, 12 September 2010
Jo! returns!!!! And we start our quest to find The Key To Time. Yup, we're looking at the wonderful 'The Ribos Operation.'. There's feedback and we say farewell to another long running TV show. Also, in ep 4783 of As The Action Happens.., Juan finds out just who it is that it is who is blackmailing her. And you can thank The Slingsby Hornets for what happens at the end of the show - check em out on iTunes, Amazon etc... Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Sun, 5 September 2010
Oh corks! This time around Tony and the Face of Bob have a look at the first Jago and Litefoot play - and rather like what they see. There's feedback - do feel free to send yours to show@flashingblade.org.uk. Also, for those wondering about who'll now be climbing in a bath and rolling down hills on the Jasmin Allen estate, well.... |
Sun, 29 August 2010
Ok, well, just as a little bit of filler, here's Tony's old interview with Sophie Aldred. Orignally done for the WhoCast a few years ago, I'm sure there's a few people who haven't heard it. Enjoy. Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk
Direct download: The_Flashing_Blade_Podcast_Interview_Special_7_Sophie_Aldred.mp3
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Sun, 22 August 2010
Right then. Let's be clear on this. yes, Tony DOES have a rant about.... spiders. yes, Tony DOES have a rant about banks. However, he and Bob DO talk about the 7th Doc play, The Architects of History. And for fans of Gerry Anderson, there may well be a little treat. Oh, and never, EVER recommend an Ultravox album to the show. It will all go very wrong, you just know it.... |
Fri, 13 August 2010
Aiiiieeee, it's the Daleks! yes, this week, Tony and his plucky girl assistant, Jo! take a look not just at The Chase, but also the Century 21 mini ep of the final episode..... There's feedbacky stuff and a little treat, too.... Send your comments to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Sun, 8 August 2010
This time, we look at the two Big Finish Plays, 'Klein's Story' and 'Survival of the Fittest'. There's a smattering of feedback, including one from a little girl. And, due to the lack of meat to get our teeth into, DJ Bibblethruster is called out of retirement. So expect Shatner - you have been warned... Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk Don't forget the little shop, or feel free to put a penny in the tin... |
Sun, 1 August 2010
Oh look, rocks!!! No. Really this time!! Yup, we're looking at Destiny of the Daleks. Ah, sheer bliss. Also, the Face of Comedy Bob looks at the BF play, City of Spires. Send ya feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk if you so wish.
Coming soon, The Chase and The Key To Time. |
Sun, 25 July 2010
'...Where the brass bands play, tiddly pom pom PROMS!' This time around, Tarquin (Just. Don't. Ask.) and Tony have a look at A Thousand Tiny Wings - a play that raises some fascinating issues and really is one not to be missed. There's also feedback and a special treat for those unable to go to the Doctor Who Proms.......
Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk and don't forget our little shop :) |
Wed, 21 July 2010
Right then, have an interview with Matthew Waterhouse. We managed to get him for a phone natter whilst he was at a book signing. In it he tells us a little about his books, his days on the show and also comments on how both he and his charecter, Adric, have been perceived down the years... Listen after the DWPA interview with Matthew as, hopefully, the two go together... Note: Thie interview was done over the electric telephone, so there's a bit of scrunchle and other general radiophonic sounds...
Direct download: The_Flashing_Blade_Podcast_Interview_Special_6_Matthew_Waterhouse.mp3
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Sun, 18 July 2010
Badger Wig Alert! In fact, sod it, General Wig Alert! Awoooga!
Ahem...
So, anyway, this time around, Jo! and Tony talk Monster of Peladon. All six episodes of it. Including the Fight Of The Wigs. Oh dear. Bob reviews The Maltese Penguin and there's feedback as well as the usual treats at the end....
We chat about the recent Flashing Blade picnic and news of our next event...
feedback please to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Wed, 14 July 2010
Contained within, please find a small podcast from the Doctor Who Podcast Alliance - which can be found at http://www.doctorwhopodcastalliance.org - featuring Adam from Staggering Stories, Martyn from Bad Wilf, Tony from The Flashing Blade and... some old git from Professor Dave's Ark In Space. The podcast gives a nice little flavour of the event at Waterstones, Lakeside in Thurrock and we have interviews with Hirst Books, Tenth Planet, some of the, er 'crowd', and of course, Matthew Waterhouse himself. Matthew also gives us a reading from his memoir, 'Blue Box Boy'.
There'll be more to come from the DWPA, so keep your eyes open for it... |
Sat, 10 July 2010
Colditz! No, really. Bob and Tony look at Colditz and muse on why Nicholas Young keeps going in shows that involve 'breaking out'... (LAUGH!) Also, plenty of feedback and the winners of the 'sound like the TARDIS' comp are announced!
All that and we put to bed the whole Bob/Adric thing...
Possibly...
Don't forget to visit the little shop....
feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Sun, 4 July 2010
So then... The Big Bang, eh? I wonder what we'll make of that, then? On top of an extended summery and 'Ooh, look, did ya see?' stuff, there's feedback, Chinn from the Ministry sends out more forms and theres three mixes of the Doctor Who theme for your enjoyment, by Alistair Lock, Danny Stewart and, er... Tony... Oh dear. Don't forget the picnic on the 7th of July - pop to the website for details.
All feedback please to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Sat, 26 June 2010
So, just how wrong are Tony, Jo! and Bob? Time to find out as we release, slightly early, our thoughts on The Pandorica Opens. Bob reviews the last Iris Wildthyme story, Jo! gives her version of the TARDIS dematerialisation noise and Cuddly Ken is our little treat at the end... Let's press the button marked idiot, shall we? Don't forget the picnic on 10/7/10 and our shop - all details on the website. Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Sun, 20 June 2010
Greetings, yes? This time around, sub 6th form humourist Tony, his plucky girl assistant, Jo! and the boy with the badge for podcasting excellence, The Face Of Bob, have a love affair with Doctor Who and The Lodger.
Or something. Comedy Bob looks at the next Iris play he's listened upon and theres feedback sort of stuff included within which is a request for Tony NOT to play the theme to Kick Start.... Now, would he...? Feedback please to show@flashingblade.org.uk.
Don't forget the picnic on the 10th July in Hyde Park - pop to our website to see details.... |
Sun, 13 June 2010
This time around, we discuss Vincent and the Doctor and the question is asked - could the show have educated people a little more about the mental health issues raised? Bob looks at Iris again - and she looks back at him, slightly squiffy. There's more stuff and things - all feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk. Don't forget our picnic at Hyde Park on 10/7/10. Go to the website for details. |
Sun, 6 June 2010
Were we spolit by the RTD Era? Is there something... wonky at the heart of the new series? We talk about Cold Blood and whilst we enjoyed it, something, somewhere, isn't right, it seems...
Also, Adric looks at Iris Wildthyme, the Children of Time give us views and stuff, the little Tin Doggy makes an appeal, Chinn insults Tony and the Doctor Who Crossover Adventures get Very Silly Indeed...
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Wed, 2 June 2010
'What is real life?'
This time around we have a chat with a Nick Briggs. Hear about the old Audio Visuals, the 90's fan explosion and just why a Judoon voice REALLY hurts the throat... Listen in conjunction with the DWPA interview with Nick as they compliment each other.
Direct download: The_Flashing_Blade_Podcast_Interview_Special_5_Nick_Briggs.mp3
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Sun, 30 May 2010
Flesh And Stone, UNIT and, of course, the glorious finale of Ashes to Ashes. Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk, the new website is up and running and includes a link to the shop, currently stocking shirts for the picnic on 10/7/10 |
Sat, 22 May 2010
Welcome to our 50th episode.... apart from talking about Amy's Choice and the penultimate episode of Ashes to Ashes, there a few extra bits and pieces in our longest podcast yet..... |
Sun, 16 May 2010
Ullo... Well, this time, Vampire in Venice, UNIT-2 and stuff and things.... join us next week for the 50th! More madness then a Staggering Stories' update notice! Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Sun, 9 May 2010
This time around on the show, we look at Flesh and Stone, Bob yabbers about the first UNIT play from Big Finish and there's the return of the wonderful Children of Time!! Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk. If you want a mention on the 50th, all feedback in by 14th May please. |
Wed, 5 May 2010
Hello hello. Here's the podcast from the Nick Briggs' signing at Waterstones, Lakeside, Thurrock. We have a Briggsy interview as well as a little chat with some folks who came along and Nick also kindly provided us with an excerpt from the new Holmes play, 'The Speckled Band'.
And Flashing Blade viewers will be very pleased to note that in this podcast, our suspicions about Mr. Briggs are fully confirmed!!!! |
Sun, 2 May 2010
Oh look, rocks! Yes, this time we look, continuously and without blinking (it's an obligatory Weeping Angel 'joke'. We have to make it. It's The Law!) at The Time of Angels as well as the final episode of Dalek Empire; Project Infinity in which some research and paperwork take a very long time indeed.
Or something.
Oh yes! We also launch a brand new competition for all the usual prizes!!!!!!! |
Sun, 25 April 2010
This time around, Jo! and Bob watch - and Tony scowls at - Victory of the Teletubbies. There's a review of Dalek Empire - Death to the Daleks; where some Daleks get killed by clarinet music put through a ring modulator. Jo! gets it wrong about Ashes to Ashes. and there's the usual feedback. Send yours to show@flashingblade.org.uk
If you have little ones, you may not want them to hear the easter eggs at the end. They feature Gene Hunt. 'Nuff said! |
Sun, 18 April 2010
The calm before the gathering storm... This time around, we look at The Beast Below. There's also a look at the Dalek Empire chapter; The Human Factor, where Daleks Zeg, Zog and Sec sit in judgement over entries to Skaro's latest talent show.... with heh heh hilarious results. OR it might be a Big Finish review....
feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Wed, 14 April 2010
Ullo.
Contained within, an interview with the truly wonderful Katy Manning. She and Tony talk Iris, Jo, Liza, Bette and just why Wiki is not to be trusted...
Expect more ina couple of months.
Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk
Direct download: The_Flashing_Blade_Podcast_Interview_Special_4_Katy_Manning.mp3
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Sun, 11 April 2010
Alonz-y!
Um...
No... Hang on...
Oh sod it..look, this time around all three of your bibbletastic hosts review, finally, The Eleventh Hour. There's also a review of the first part of Dalek Empire - Invasion of the Daleks. Where theres some Daleks. Doing invading. Tons of feedback including Professor Dave doing mumbling. And Jo! starts to yet again Get It Wrong about Ashes to Ashes... Send your mumbling to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Wed, 7 April 2010
Just to give folks a feel for the launch party that was held in London, where far too many people all watched The Eleventh Hour at once! There are interviews with attendees and also the organisers, Jeremy Bentham and Tony Clark, as well as Alan Stevens from Magic Bullet Productions and writer and editor Anthony Brown.
In attendence for the DWPA were Staggering Stories, The Flashing Blade, The Ood Cast and that cheeky little interloper, Professor Dave's Ark In Space.
Expect more from the DWPA very soon.
http://www.doctorwhopodcastalliance.org
Direct download: DWPA_002_Eleventh_Hour_Launch_03_04_10.mp3
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Sun, 4 April 2010
Cover your eardrums, she's about to list off!! Yes, boys, girls and Wyn, Jo! and Tony scrutinise The Sea Devils with an intense scrute! There's more drivel from Wyn, Terry John makes a surprising announcement, and we have some more of your feedback. |
Wed, 31 March 2010
Ok folks, here's the podcast that was recorded at the book signing at Waterstones, Lakeside, Thurrock, on the 27/03/10.
Apart from a small podcast recorded by Adam Purcell from the Staggering Stories podcast, Luke Harrison from The Minute Doctor Who Podcast, Professor Dave from Professor Dave's Ark In Space and, well...Tony Gallichan from The Flashing Blade Podcast, there are interviews with various people including Paul Castle, author of The Shooty Dog Thing, Anneke Wills from Doctor Who and THE Colin Baker - all three also kindly give readings from their books. We also talk to attendees who valiantly queued... and put up with us, lol.
If your interested in purchasing a book then please pop to www.hirstbooks.com
Enjoy. |
Sun, 28 March 2010
Ooh! Stuff! And things! Including The Return of the Krotons! Wyn! Feedback. And things in the Chinn household take a very scary turn!
Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Sun, 21 March 2010
It's Doctor Who and the Silurians, everybody! Hooray! Jo! and Tony go pot holing in Derbyshire and meet 'The Barney People', apparently. Bob talks about Red Dawn, Terry John is...erm...smutty, and theres feedback also... Send yours to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Sun, 14 March 2010
This time around, Jo! Bob and Tony stand at the bottom of the Blackpool tower, look back up at it, wave and yell 'Bye, bye, Lucie Miller!'. Yes, it's Death In Blackpool. It;s SO SADDDD! (c) P.McGann 1996.
Chinn responds to that cad, Terry John, there's feedback and Wyn gets over excited - again!
Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Sun, 7 March 2010
Have The Special Of Peladon.
Or something.
This time around, Jo! and Tony look at The Curse of Peladon, the boy Bob looks at The Prisoner of Peladon, there's feedback, stereo stepladders and, well... lots of thunder, (Peladon is such a noisy place!).
All feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk
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Sun, 28 February 2010
Hello there. Hmm..Have something slightly special from us... A review of 'Max Warp.' by... well....THE Three Who Rule. AHAHAHAHAH.. Ahem.. (look, RFS are in LA - I won't tell if you don't...) Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk please, and don't forget to leave your questions for Professor Dave on the facebook group. |
Sun, 21 February 2010
Hello there. This time around, um, Bernard and Tony talk about 'The Us Telly Movie With The Pertwee Logo', Robert sends in a report on the McGann special audio, 'An Earthly Child.'. What with more interference from the Ministry, that yer lot for now! Feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Sun, 14 February 2010
Hello there. This time around Robert and Tony look at the last of the Stockbridge trilogy, 'Plague of the Daleks'. There is also a mountain of viewer feedback, Ask Professor Dave and a phone call from the Ministry..
WARNING ONE: Tony sings. WARNING TWO: Tony is 32.793% more manic then normal.
All feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Thu, 11 February 2010
Greetings, yes? Here's the second part of our Gary Russell interview. This time around, Gary talks about Big Finish, 'Regeneration', 'The Infinate Quest', 'Dreamland', working in Cardiff and he also answers questions from our viewers. Enjoy.
Direct download: The_Flashing_Blade_Podcast_Interview_Special_3_Gary_Russell_part_2.mp3
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Sun, 7 February 2010
Ullo.
This time, whichever time that may be.. possibly time for a Nice Cup Of tea... actually, lets be honest here, ANY time is time for a Nice Cup Of Tea I'm drifting...er.. yes...Jo! and Tony look at Survivial, the last McCoy story before the Gap Decade. Robert has a look see at the Sirens of Time - naughty! - and a parent or guardian sends in feedback from Wyn....
All feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Sun, 31 January 2010
Well, well..who'd a thunk it....
So, this time around Robert and Tony wibble on about the second of the Stockbridge trilogy, 'Eternal Summer'.
Um....
And that's about it, really..er.... yes..
Look, rabble,whats happened to the feedback, eh?
Hrrmmf!
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Wed, 27 January 2010
Here's the first part of our Gary Russell interview. Part two in 2 weeks
Direct download: The_Flashing_Blade_Podcast_Interview_Special_2_Gary_Russell_part_1.mp3
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Sat, 23 January 2010
The Return Of Jo!
This time around we have a crafty look at The Claws of Axos and finally, finally, theres a chance to see method in Tony's madness. There's feedback from Wyn, Chinn uses the scambler and of course, another session on the couch with Ask Professor Dave. And despite rumours to the contrary, no Sirens of Time review, that'll be in 1-35 all feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk please, and don't forget to leave your questions for Professor Dave on the facebook group. |
Sun, 17 January 2010
Join Tony in welcoming Robert, our new Big Finish reviewer type person! Here him face the force that is Tony. Wonder at his ability to restrain himself from hitting Tony with a wet fish. Can Tony be any more annoying.
As a Scientist, I can say, with absolute authority... yes. This time around, Robert talks about The Castle Of Fear. Tony dribbles. feedback to show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Sat, 9 January 2010
SPOILERS.
This time around, Jo! and Tony look at The End Of Time part two, there's feedback from The Children of Time, Professor Dave is grumpier then usual, Chinn sends a telex and Wyn..well, she's only little and got too excited.. Lots of feedback and a special, if somewhat nasty treat, at the end (made up for after by something really cute and nostalgic...) show@flashingblade.org.uk |
Fri, 1 January 2010
Welcome to the first Doctor Who Podcast of 2010 - indeed, of the new decade (Unless your Adam from Staggering Stories whose a pedant, LOL). Thats going by GMT - you know, Greenwich, The Home Of Time :P
Anyway, this time around, Jo! and Tony waffle about the End of Time part one (surprise, eh?) and make foolish preditictions for part two... All feedback including your reviews of The End Of Time Part Two to show@flashingblade.org.uk |