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Doctor Who: Prepare the Timelash!!

52 EpisodesProduced by Ken Hart Mike FergusonWebsite

An in-depth look at different eras of Doctor Who. Each month, your hosts Ken Hart and Mike Ferguson celebrate the wonderful moments of the show, criticize the things that went wrong, and lament "what could've been". In Season 1, they covered the Sixth Doctor, and Season 2 looked at Leela's adventure… read more

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

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Episode 44 - The Lovecraft Invasion/The Triumph of Sutekh

March 29th, 2024

1:24:46

It's the end, but the moment ... yeah, you get the idea. This month, Ken & Mike wrap up Season 3 of Prepare the Timelash!! with a look at two Big Finish stories with god-like foes - "The Lovecraft Invasion" and "The …

Episode 43 - Divided Loyalties/The Nightmare Fair

January 31st, 2024

1:10:40

The games are afoot! And so while Mike & Ken are wrapping up this season of Prepare the Timelash!!, they take two last looks at The Toymaker after "The Giggle" - one in novel form, with "Divided Loyalties", and one …

Episode 42 - The Giggle

January 12th, 2024

1:26:33

Worldwide Premiere! This month, Ken & Mike cover a story that they definitely didn't expect at the start of this season ... and that's "The Giggle", featuring David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor! They also talk a …

Bonus Episode 5 - The Impossible Planet / The Satan Pit

January 3rd, 2024

1:09:03

The Beast and his Armies shall rise from the Pit, and ... apologies, did you want to listen to a podcast? Because in this bonus episode of "Prepare …

Episode 41 - Can You Hear Me?

November 24th, 2023

1:10:46

Bad dreams? Fingers in the ears? It's time to jump ahead to modern Doctor Who, as Ken and Mike depart the classic era of the series to look at Jodie Whittaker's "Can You Hear Me?". Among other things, they talk about …

Episode 40 - Ghost Light

September 27th, 2023

1:22:48

That's the way to the zoo, that's the way ... to the latest episode of Prepare The Timelash!!? Indeed it is, and this month Ken & Mike continue their foray into the Seventh Doctor era of Doctor Who as they take a …

Episode 39 - The Greatest Show in the Galaxy

September 15th, 2023

1:11:13

It's the Greatest Show, in the Galaxy, the Galaxy, the Galaxy ... yeah. If Ken and Mike are talking about terrible cringe-inducing rapping in Doctor Who, then they must have arrived in the Seventh Doctor era to discuss …

Episode 38 - Enlightenment

July 26th, 2023

1:20:31

Winner take all! It's time for Enlightenment, the final story of the "Guardian Trilogy" from the Peter Davison era, and it's a heck of a story! Co-hosts Ken and Mike have plenty to discuss in this episode, including the …

Bonus Episode 4 - A Conversation with Lisa McMullin

July 12th, 2023

57:03

In this bonus episode of "Prepare the Timelash!!", Mike & Ken sit down for a conversation with Big Finish writer Lisa McMullin! They talk about …

Episode 37 - Terminus

June 28th, 2023

1:08:17

Creepy skulls? A giant dog? Lots of crawling through vents? That's right, this month Ken & Mike continue their look at "The Guardian Trilogy" as …

Episode 36 - Mawdryn Undead

June 7th, 2023

1:15:07

Having wrapped up the "Key to Time" season, Ken & Mike move forward into the Eighties ... or is it still the Seventies? That's right, if there's a UNIT dating controversy going on, they must be covering the Fifth …

Episode 35 - The Armageddon Factor

May 3rd, 2023

1:22:08

FIRE! FIRE! Yes, in this episode, Ken & Mike are wrapping up the "Key to Time" saga with a look at its final episode, "The Armageddon Factor", …

Episode 34 - The Power of Kroll

March 31st, 2023

49:01

Kroll! Kroll! That's right, Ken & Mike are covering "The Power of Kroll" this month, and ... oh, dear. It's not exactly a riveting story. Still, …

Bonus Episode 3 - Gallifrey One 2023 Recap

March 13th, 2023

47:32

In this special bonus episode of Prepare the Timelash!!, Ken & Mike talk about their recent trip to Gallifrey One, the largest Doctor Who convention in North America! It was the first time at this convention for …

Episode 33 - The Androids of Tara

March 8th, 2023

1:04:11

Who likes a fancy hat? That's right, Ken & Mike are discussing "The Androids of Tara" this month ... and there's quite a lot to like about this …

Episode 32 - The Stones of Blood

February 6th, 2023

1:06:35

Back to talking about odd trials in Doctor Who? If that's the case, then Mike & Ken are discussing "The Stones of Blood" this month, and ... yeah. It's one of the weirder stories they've covered! Among other things, …

Episode 31 - The Pirate Planet

December 7th, 2022

52:37

By the raging fury of the sky demon, it's time for Ken & Mike to talk about "The Pirate Planet", the only aired Doctor Who story officially credited to the one and only Douglas Adams! (Yes, we know about City of …

Episode 30 - The Ribos Operation

November 29th, 2022

56:27

Hey, did you know that no one makes a fool of the Graff Vynda-K ... and lives? If you do, then you know that Ken & Mike are covering "The Ribos …

Bonus Episode 2 - The Power of the Doctor

October 25th, 2022

1:00:10

In this bonus episode, Ken & Mike take a look at "The Power of the Doctor", Jodie Whittaker's final story as the Thirteenth Doctor. There's a lot of great things to talk about - Ace! Tegan! Yaz! And quite a number …

Episode 29 - The Celestial Toymaker

September 28th, 2022

56:09

It's a new "Prepare the Timelash!!" season, as Mike & Ken begin to cover Doctor Who stories featuring the Guardians of Time and other powerfully …

Bonus Episode 1 - Asylum of the Daleks

September 15th, 2022

39:23

Surprise! In this very first bonus episode of "Prepare the Timelash!!", Ken & Mike decide to talk about a Doctor Who story that they both love ... and doesn't really fit the theme of their current season. In this …

Episode 28 - Warrior of the Sevateem

September 12th, 2022

1:00:22

Ken & Mike say a final goodbye to Leela of the Sevateem (and the Fourth Doctor, for a little while!) in this final episode of Season 2. They look at several near-misses regarding potential returns of Leela to the TV …

Episode 27 - The Invasion of Time

June 21st, 2022

1:15:58

And the televised adventures of Leela come to an end on "Prepare the Timelash!!", as Mike and Ken reach her final story, "The Invasion of Time". Among many other things, they discuss the horde of troubles that plagued …

Episode 26 - Underworld

April 27th, 2022

51:15

The Quest is the Quest! Ken & Mike continue their look at the adventures of Leela and the Fourth Doctor with Underworld, and ... yeah. Besides the infamous dodgy CSO effects in this story, this one's got a lot of …

Episode 25 - The Sun Makers

April 8th, 2022

1:02:16

Praise the Company! This month, Mike & Ken take a look at "The Sun Makers", and ... well, they are indeed gratified! Among other things, they discuss Leela's turn as being in charge with companions of her, the …

Episode 24 - Image of the Fendahl

February 28th, 2022

1:04:35

Put kettle on! Because this month, Ken and Mike take a look at "Image of the Fendahl", one of the few Doctor Who stories involving cosmic horror ... …

Episode 23 - The Invisible Enemy

December 29th, 2021

56:26

"Contact has been made!" With THAT catchphrase, you know Ken & Mike must be discussing "The Invisible Enemy", and, well ... contact hasn't exactly been made with a Doctor Who masterpiece. Still, our hosts have much …

Episode 22 - Horror of Fang Rock

November 24th, 2021

1:08:14

This month, Ken & Mike are joined by Joy & Kyle from "Five Years Rapid" to discuss "Horror of Fang Rock", the Terrance Dicks-penned season opener from Season 15 of classic Doctor Who! Besides their mutual …

Episode 21 - The Talons of Weng-Chiang

November 3rd, 2021

1:05:28

Do YOU know the different sounds of death? If you do, then you must know that Mike and Ken are discussing "The Talons of Weng Chiang" this month! It's a story with some great characters, some incredible world-building …

Episode 20 - The Robots of Death

October 6th, 2021

1:07:01

Killer art deco robots on a sandminer, you say? Why, Ken & Mike must be covering "Robots of Death"! Among other things, this month they discuss the surprising diversity of the cast, Chris Boucher's knack for …

Episode 19 - The Face of Evil

August 25th, 2021

59:25

It's a new season of "Prepare the Timelash" as Ken & Mike travel further back into the time vortex to an era of scarves, jelly babies, and janis thorns! That's right, they're now covering the Fourth Doctor's travels …

Episode 18 - Ol' Sixie

August 6th, 2021

1:05:35

It's the end - but the moment has been prepared for! In their final episode focusing on the Sixth Doctor, Ken & Mike take a look at two of his Big Finish audio adventures that they consider to be among his finest - …

Episode 17 - Resolution of the Listeners

May 26th, 2021

56:44

The listeners have decided! In a recent Twitter poll, Ken & Mike asked what Big Finish stories the listeners wanted to hear them discuss, and in …

Episode 16 - The Evelyn Experience

April 28th, 2021

43:06

The foray into the Sixth Doctor's audio adventures continues as Mike & Ken look into two stories - "The Marian Conspiracy" and "The Spectre of Lanyon Moor", both of which feature audio companion Dr. Evelyn Smythe! …

Episode 15 - The Peri Redemption

March 31st, 2021

1:02:28

This month, Ken & Mike finally start covering the Sixth Doctor's audio adventures on Big Finish with two Peri-centric (is that a word?) stories - "Peri & the Piscon Paradox" and "The Widow's Assassin", both of …

Episode 14 - The Wilderness Years

February 24th, 2021

1:12:14

Ken & Mike wander this month into "The Wilderness Years", where they tackle various appearances of the Sixth Doctor - and (cough) "The Stranger" - in the late Eighties and early Nineties. Among other things, they …

Episode 13 - The Ultimate Foe

January 27th, 2021

1:10:16

Court is adjourned! Yes, Ken & Mike have reached the end of "Trial of a Time Lord" as they get to "The Ultimate Foe". This month, they talk about how this season wrapped up, what worked well (the Master's boss mic …

Episode 12 - Terror of the Vervoids

December 30th, 2020

1:16:16

Did you just hear an ear-splitting scream? Why yes, Mike and Ken sure did, which means Mel has arrived and they're talking about "Terror of the Vervoids"! Besides talking about Mel's first appearance, they also discuss …

Episode 11 - Mindwarp

November 25th, 2020

55:18

Rombrom sabaluma sssSSSS!!! Great Morgo be praised, Ken & Mike continue their look at "Trial of a Timelord" this month, as they tackle "Mindwarp"! Among other things, they discuss the awesomeness of Brian Blessed, …

Episode 10 - The Mysterious Planet

October 28th, 2020

1:07:23

Order in the court, Sagacity? Yes, Ken & Mike have finally gotten to "The Trial of a Time Lord" as they examine its first story, "The Mysterious Planet"! Among many other things, they talk about some of the inherent …

Episode 9 - Arc of Infinity

September 30th, 2020

1:10:50

This month, "Prepare the Timelash!!" becomes "The Commander Maxil Show", as Ken & Mike look at "Arc of Infinity", featuring Colin Baker's first …

Episode 8 - Doctor in Distress

August 26th, 2020

1:09:08

Penguin private eyes? Crazed computers? The worst New Wave song ever recorded? What in the name of Rassilon is happening here? Well, this month Ken & Mike take a look at the "Doctor in Distress" - the 18 month …

Episode 7 - Revelation of the Daleks

July 29th, 2020

59:42

"Prepare The Timelash!!" hits a milestone this month as Ken & Mike reach the end of Season 22 with "Revelation of the Daleks", its final story! Is it a good story? Yes. Is it a good Doctor Who story ...? Well, …

Episode 6 - Timelash

June 24th, 2020

56:12

We get to our namesake this month - "Timelash"! - and well, to be honest, it's more of a lament than a celebration. It's a story that just has a LOT of problems. But still, Ken & Mike try to find the silver linings …

Episode 5 - The Two Doctors

May 27th, 2020

1:11:52

Oh, my giddy aunt! It's a jam-packed episode of "Prepare The Timelash!!" this month as Ken & Mike delve into the sprawling monstrosity known as "The Two Doctors"! Among many other things, they discuss Season 6B, …

Episode 4 - The Mark of the Rani

April 29th, 2020

1:05:58

Does the art of Venusian Akido include well-placed knees to the groin? It's one of many things Mike & Ken discuss this month as they cover "The Mark of the Rani"! They also debate whether or not "Mark" is Anthony …

Episode 3.5 - A Fix With Sontarans

April 1st, 2020

19:13

Surprise! In a very special "Prepare the Timelash", Ken & Mike look at "A Fix With Sontarans", where the Sixth Doctor, Tegan(!), & eight …

Episode 3 - Vengeance on Varos

March 25th, 2020

58:09

This month, we talk about video nasties, a rather infamous acid bath, and how everyone on Varos failed Economics 101 as we delve into "Vengeance on …

Episode 2 - Attack of the Cybermen

February 26th, 2020

1:09:54

This month, Ken & Mike talk about "Attack of the Cybermen", in which the Cybermen ... don't actually do a lot of attacking? Presumably, that's due to their lack of a coherent plan. Also, there's Lytton, Most …

Episode 1 - The Twin Dilemma

January 29th, 2020

1:06:45

We kick off our look at the Sixth Doctor's televised stories with "The Twin Dilemma", in which the newly-regenerated Doctor ... tries to strangle his companion Peri? Oh boy. NOT. GOOD. That being said, there's some good …

Episode 0 - You Were Expecting Someone Else?

January 15th, 2020

1:00:28

You were expecting someone else? Yes, it's a brand new Doctor Who podcast dedicated to Colin Baker's Sixth Doctor! Join Ken Hart and Mike Ferguson …

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