Doctor Who: The Moment - Episodes Tagged with “Tenth Doctor”

3.04 - I'm just having fun!

Tom Dickinson — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:30:00 -0500

This week, I'm joined by Paul Cornell, to discuss a moment from 1979's Nightmare of Eden, the fourth serial of Tom Baker's penultimate season as the Fourth Doctor. We talk about the Doctor's history of employment and unemployment, the Fourth Doctor's particular relationship with money and commerce, and whether or not Paul is in fact "just having fun."

You can follow Paul on Twitter at @Paul_Cornell.

Special Guest: Paul Cornell.

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Nightmare of Eden - Wikipedia — Nightmare of Eden is the fourth serial of the 17th season of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four weekly parts on BBC1 from 24 November to 15 December 1979.
Paul Cornell: Novelist, Screenwriter, Comics Writer

3.03 - Like it's meant to be flown!

Tom Dickinson — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 07:45:00 -0500

This week, I'm joined by Sanjay Lago, to discuss a moment from 2008's Journey's End, the finale of series four, David Tennant's third and final full season as the Doctor. We talk about the culmination of four years of Doctor Who storytelling, how Doctor Who got Sanjay through hard times, and what such a scene of togetherness can mean to us now during a long period of isolation.

You can follow Sanjay on Twitter at @SanjayLago.

Special Guest: Sanjay Lago.

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Journey's End (Doctor Who) - Wikipedia — "Journey's End" is the thirteenth and final episode of the fourth series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast on BBC One on 5 July 2008. It is the second episode of a two-part crossover story featuring the characters of spin-off shows Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures, preceded by "The Stolen Earth", which aired on 28 June.
Sanjay Lago : Theatremaker

3.02 - Be a Doctor.

Tom Dickinson — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0500

This week, I'm joined by Merlin Mann, to discuss another moment from The Day of the Doctor, the 50th anniversary special from 2013, featuring Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor, David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor, John Hurt as the War Doctor, and Jenna Coleman as Clara Oswald. We discuss what it means to for the Doctor to encounter himself from another time, how media nostalgia can do the same for us, and how the Doctor's promise makes him such a compelling character.

You can follow Merlin on Twitter at @hotdogsladies.

Special Guest: Merlin Mann.

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The Day of the Doctor - Wikipedia — "The Day of the Doctor" is a special episode of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who, marking the programme's 50th anniversary.
5by5 | Back to Work — Back to Work is an award winning talk show with Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discussing productivity, communication, work, barriers, constraints, tools, and more.
Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM — John Siracusa and Merlin Mann try to figure out exactly how they got this way.
California King — A new journal of emotional hygiene. From the makers of You Look Nice Today.
Do By Friday — A weekly challenge show hosted by Merlin Mann and Alex Cox.

2.08 - I think you look like giants.

Tom Dickinson — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

This week, I'm joined by Sage Young, to discuss a moment from 2010’s The End of Time, Part 2, the final episode of David Tennant's run as the Tenth Doctor. We discuss the Doctor's enduring love of humanity, the way that Tennant portrays the Tenth Doctor's emotional life, and why Wilfred Mott is the perfect companion for the Doctor at this point in his life.

You can follow Sage on Twitter at @sageyoungest.

Special Guest: Sage Young.

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The End of Time (Doctor Who) - Wikipedia — The End of Time is a two-part Doctor Who story originally broadcast on BBC One on 25 December 2009 and 1 January 2010. This is the last story for lead actor David Tennant, who handed over the role of alien time traveller the Doctor to Matt Smith. It is also the last Doctor Who story written and produced by Russell T Davies. Davies was succeeded as executive producer and showrunner by Steven Moffat.

2.04 - Saved her!

Tom Dickinson — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 07:15:00 -0400

This week, Joy Piedmont sits in as host and gives me, your usual host Tom Dickinson, an opportunity to talk about my own moment from 2008's Forest of the Dead. We examine the timey-wimey nature of River's storyline, the Twelfth Doctor's role in a story that was produced years before he ever appeared on-screen, and what it means for the Doctor to be the person who saves people.

You can follow Joy on Twitter at @inquiringjoy, and you can follow me at @NowWeAreAllTom.

Special Guest: Joy Piedmont.

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Forest of the Dead - Wikipedia — "Forest of the Dead" is the ninth episode of the fourth series of British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It was first broadcast by BBC One on 7 June 2008. It is the second of a two-part story; the first part, "Silence in the Library", aired on 31 May.
The Chapter Titles Were So Good — a podular broadcast (or "pod cast") about the harry potter series
Reality Bomb – the world's most dangerous Doctor Who podcast — Reality Bomb is a monthly podcast exploring the world of Doctor Who and its fans, produced and hosted by Graeme Burk and Joy Piedmont. Doctor Who Magazine described Reality Bomb as having “aspirations towards the editorial and production quality of National Public Radio.” The podcast is a magazine show that features different segments– ranging from interviews to sketch comedy to spoken word to music and more — where fans explore current events and fascinating issues in the world of Doctor Who and its fandom.
Time Can Be Rewritten: Meddling and Morals - YouTube — Is it possible for the Doctor to change history? Wait, never mind that. Is it ETHICAL? An examination of Doctor Who through the lens of moral philosophy. This is adapted from a presentation I gave at Gallifrey One 2019, as part of the Academic Track.
The Moment 2.04 on Spotify — A collection of songs, loosely assembled around themes and topics discussed in season 2, episode 4 of Doctor Who: The Moment.

2.01 - Geronimo!

Tom Dickinson — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 07:15:00 -0400

This week, I'm joined by Chip Sudderth, to discuss Matt Smith’s first appearance in 2010’s The End of Time, Part 2. We discuss the wonder of change, the delightful exuberance of Matt Smith’s Doctor, and how we feel when the show moves on from the era we loved most.

You can follow Chip on Twitter at @2minutetimelord.

Special Guest: Chip Sudderth.

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The End of Time (Doctor Who) - Wikipedia — The End of Time is a two-part Doctor Who story originally broadcast on BBC One on 25 December 2009 and 1 January 2010. This is the last story for lead actor David Tennant, who handed over the role of alien time traveller the Doctor to Matt Smith. It is also the last Doctor Who story written and produced by Russell T Davies. Davies was succeeded as executive producer and showrunner by Steven Moffat.[1][3]
Two-minute Time Lord — Concentrated Commentary on the Worlds of BBC's Doctor Who
This Week in Time Travel — Longtime Doctor Who podcaster Chip Sudderth (Two-minute Time Lord) and essayist-podcaster Alyssa Franke (WhovianFeminism on Tumblr and Twitter) join forces for Doctor Who-related interviews, reviews and all the news that marked This Week in Time Travel.
Reality Bomb Episode 041 — On the forty-first edition of Reality Bomb, we’ve got a blast from the past as Simon Fraser and Lori Steuart discuss the recent animated reconstruction of The Power of the Daleks. Also, the entire first season of Class is graded by Joy Piedmont and Robert Smith? And Chip Sudderth, ignoring the call from the Ood Sphere and avoiding his fate to rejoin Two-Minute Time Lord, finds a loophole in our “no podcasters” rule to talk about The End of Time, Parts One and Two. Plus: Bruce and Darren return on a time-travelling quest to find the missing episodes!
Spotify: The Moment 2.01 — A collection of songs, loosely assembled around themes and topics discussed in this episode.

1.11 - But you know what? I am good.

Tom Dickinson — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:00:00 -0400

This week, I'm joined by Tai Gooden, as we discuss Martha's departure from the TARDIS in 2007's Last of the Time Lords. We discuss Martha's long hard journey, the tendency of fandom to pit her against a certain other companion, and the importance of knowing when to get out.

You can follow Tai on Twitter at @taigooden.

Special Guest: Tai Gooden.

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Last of the Time Lords - Wikipedia — "Last of the Time Lords" is the thirteenth and final episode of the third series of the revived British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It was broadcast on BBC One on 30 June 2007. It is the last of three episodes that form a linked narrative, following "Utopia" and "The Sound of Drums".

1.05 - It's happening again.

Tom Dickinson — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 07:15:00 -0400

This week, I'm joined by Lewis C, to explore a world without the Doctor in 2008's Turn Left, and the rare moment of real, human horror in that story. The main topic is how human beings can be pushed to the worst kind of cruelty, but there's some fun stuff too.

You can follow Lewis on Twitter at @floatoneast.

Special Guest: Lewis C.

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Turn Left - Wikipedia — "Turn Left" is the eleventh episode of the fourth series of British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It was written by showrunner Russell T Davies and broadcast on BBC One on 21 June 2008.
The Loeuwis Files — Louis and Lewis are two humans who share a name which, by some cruel twist of fate, is not spelled the same. This collab channel chronicles their errant thoughts, ideas, and feelings as they try to communicate across the giant physical and metaphorical gulf between them known as the Atlantic ocean.
RAICES – Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services — RAICES is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that promotes justice by providing free and low-cost legal services to underserved immigrant children, families, and refugees in Texas.
American Civil Liberties Union
Human Rights Watch — Human Rights Watch is a nonprofit, nongovernmental human rights organization made up of roughly 400 staff members around the globe. Its staff consists of human rights professionals including country experts, lawyers, journalists, and academics of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. Established in 1978, Human Rights Watch is known for its accurate fact-finding, impartial reporting, effective use of media, and targeted advocacy, often in partnership with local human rights groups.
Amnesty International — Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who take injustice personally. We are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We are funded by members and people like you. We are independent of any political ideology, economic interest or religion. No government is beyond scrutiny. No situation is beyond hope.

1.03 - Goodbye, my Sarah Jane.

Tom Dickinson — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 07:30:00 -0400

This week, I'm joined by podcaster and lifelong Doctor Who fan Rachel Donner, to discuss the long-delayed farewell between the Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith from 2006's School Reunion. Along the way we talk about Sarah Jane's history with the Doctor, including her first farewell in 1976's The Hand of Fear, and we explore the importance of goodbyes in the show and in our own lives.

You can follow Rachel on Twitter at @rmiriam.

Special Guest: Rachel Donner.

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School Reunion - Wikipedia — "School Reunion" is the third episode in the second series of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It first aired on BBC One on 29 April 2006.
The Hand of Fear - Wikipedia — The Hand of Fear is the second serial of the 14th season of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four weekly parts on BBC1 from 2 to 23 October 1976. The serial was the last regular appearance of Elisabeth Sladen in the role of Sarah Jane Smith in Doctor Who.
Gallifrey One — Gallifrey One is the world’s largest and longest-running annual Doctor Who fan convention, a tradition in North American Doctor Who fandom since 1990. Taking place every February over Presidents’ Day Weekend at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport Hotel, our unprecedented thirtieth annual convention, Gallifrey One: 30 Years in the TARDIS, will take place February 15-17, 2019.
Spotify: The Moment 1.03 — A collection of songs, loosely assembled around themes and topics discussed in this episode.
Hockey Feels — Welcome to Hockey Feels, a podcast that covers NHL news and other hockey developments from a unique perspective. Hosted by Steven Schapansky (in Edmonton) and Rachel Donner (in New York). New episodes drop every Monday or Tuesday.