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The Great Doctor Who Re-Watch 2013

I’ve talked about “The Great Doctor Who Re-Watch” for about five years now without actually doing it. Since 2013 is the 50th Anniversary of my beloved Doctor (and my own 40th Anniversary of being alive) I think that this is the year. Make sure to check back here and on GeekNation for weekly updates as to my progress, viewing guide (for those of you who who want to watch along with me) and other assorted Whovian funness (such as how to make a Cybermartini or Dalek Shots to exterminate your brain cells… all coming soon, I promise!)

Are you sitting comfortably? Alright, let’s begin…

The Great Doctor Who Re-Watch

  • Goal: Watch every available* episode of Doctor Who between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2013.
  • Terms: a. You do not have to watch in order, you may skip around as you please. b. You must have fun.
  • How: From 1963-2013 there are currently (or will be by the end of 2013) 797 episodes of Doctor Who which are available to watch via DVD or streaming. According to Wikipedia, 27 episodes/serials of DW are incomplete. So give or take 27 (depending on if that number has already been subtracted from 797, of which I’m unsure) we have about 770 individual episodes of Doctor Who to watch in the next 363 days. Easy! All you need do is watch a minimum of 15 episodes of Doctor Who per week and you’ll be golden. Not a challenge for any true blue Who fan!
  • When: When.ever.you.like. (Say it in your best Matt Smith voice.) But starting next week, check back here on Mondays for updates/a watching guide for the week ahead.
  • Why: Because it’s fun! (50th Anniversary/Kate’s turning 40.)

Week 1 Watching Guide:

Given that everyone is likely still recovering from the hols, I’m going to start you off easy with 15 contemporary episodes to get you into the habit of watching the great Time Lord on a daily basis. Hold on, pretend it’s a plan…

  1. The Unquiet Dead (Series 1, Ep. 3) - 9th Doctor/Rose
  2. The Christmas Invasion (Series 2, Ep. 1) - 10th Doctor/Rose
  3. The Runaway Bride (Series 3, Ep. 1) - 10th Doctor/Donna
  4. The Voyage of the Damned (Series 4, Ep. 1) 10th Doctor/Astrid Peth
  5. The Next Doctor (David Tennant Specials, Ep. 1) 10th Doctor/Jackson Lake
  6. The End of Time Pt. 1 (David Tennant Specials, Ep. 4) 10th Doctor/Wilf
  7. The End of Time Pt. 2 (David Tennant Specials, Ep. 5) 10th Doctor/Wilf — REGENERATION EPISODE!
  8. A Christmas Carol (Series 6, Ep. 1) 11th Doctor/Kaziran Sardick, Abigail (Sorry Amy/Rory, you were in like five minutes of this episode)
  9. The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe (Series 6, Ep. 7) 11th Doctor/Madge Arwell
  10. The Snowmen (Series 7, Ep. 6) 11th Doctor/Clara
  11. Rose (Series 1, Ep. 1) 9th Doctor/Rose
  12. End of the World (Series 1, Ep. 2) 9th Doctor/Rose
  13. Aliens of London (Series 1, Ep. 4) 9th Doctor/Rose
  14. World War Three (Series 1, Ep. 5) 9th Doctor/Rose
  15. Dalek (Series 1, Ep. 6) 9th Doctor/Rose

Week one down, 51 to go - 755 episodes left to watch!

*It’s important to note that not all episodes which are complete are available via DVD or streaming. I’ll post updates as I discover episodes which are missing or un-view-able.

Here are some cool Who resources to help you on your journey:

Guide to Watching Doctor Who in Order (by Nathania Johnson)

Doctor Who TV 50th Anniversary News

Netflix

Project Free TV

Week 1 Question: Do you think David Tennant will return for the 50th Anniversary? And, if so, how will Moffat and crew accomplish this return?

2013 New Year’s Resolutions:

With exception of a few really bright spots (having a great time at SDCC w my friends/getting my podcast onto GeekNation, meeting some exceptionally awesome folks), on the whole 2012 has been tough and kind of sucked the wind out of my sail. Instead of leaving the year on a down note, I’m looking forward to the beginning of 2013 with 10 New Year’s Resolutions to start the year off right.

  1. I am giving up whisky and drunk smoking. Given that I’m giving up whisky, the drunk smoking part should be easy-peasy, eggs n’ cheesy.
  2. I will write for at least an hour every day, every day except Sunday (also known as “sleep all day day”) all year long.
  3. I am cutting all toxic people out of my life and will ignore toxic people I meet.
  4. I will not suffer fools on social media and will make use of ban/block/ignore functions built into those tools liberally.
  5. I will visit the UK in 2013.
  6. I will read a non-graphic book for an hour before bed each night. Also, I will try to surpass my paltry total of 63 books read in 2012. Really, for someone who loves to read as much as I do, that was pretty lame.
  7. I will save up some money and buy insurance in 2013. I don’t know how, but I will make it happen.
  8. I will make more time for my family.
  9. I will exercise more and eat better (for example, Jay’s Potato Chips in Chicken Noodle Soup is NOT a healthy meal.)
  10. I will make sure to tell people how much I care about them on a regular basis, as life is too damn short and you never know when the last time you’ll get to talk to someone will be.

Comix Chix - Episode #11: Geeking Out with the Clever and Crafty Bonnie Burton

The fabulous Bonnie Burton is my guest on this week’s Comix Chix — we talk about everything from crafting -to- the beauty of drag queens -to- Grant Imahara’s inseam -to- what happened when Bonnie Vandaleyes-ed the condiments in Wil Wheaton’s fridge -to- being married to a ‘droid -to- drinking and vlogging with Felicia Day -to- just listen… it’s good fun stuff. I have to say, I love love LOVE having members of the “Geek Girl Mafia” (or League of Extraordinary Ladies) on the podcast, always so much fun!

Plus, of course, my comics pics for the week of December 12. And, a mini-rant about how ridiculous and terrible DC Comics is for shit-canning Gail Simone off of Batgirl. Next week: Jenny Frison and I talk comics, wearing a bathrobe or PJs to work and what it’s like to be the only girl in Chicago’s 4-Star Studios.

Comix Chix - Episode #10: Team Axe Cop Talks Secret Chops and Docs

Due to family and health stuffs, no blog post for the podcast this week. But, none the less this is a really great episode with Nancy Oey and Axe Cop co-creator, Ethan Nicolle. Please give it a listen, it was a ton of fun to record and I think you’ll all be really stoked to hear about the progress the Axe Cop documentary is making. Speaking of which, CLICK HERE to find the Axe Cop Doc Kickstarter page where you can make a donation towards helping finish the project.

Comix Chix - Episode #9: EPISODE ZERO HAS ESCAPED!

The much referenced demo episode of Comix Chix with guest Joan Hilty… In which we talk about geeky gate keeping and other feminist issues. Funny how it’s as relevant today as it was in August when we recorded it. Not funny, sad, really… Oh misogynist men folk, what would I talk about if you all went away?

Thanks CJ for making this hilarious image for me… <3 <3 <3 <3

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