• The cursed Doctor Who companion who could kill again
    Oct 31 2024

    On this extra Hallowe'en investigation David delves into the the scariest thing in the Doctor Who universe, a real life murderer whose curse still looms large today.


    Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.


    Please, listen, share and rate the show. It really helps. Follow us and get in touch on Instagram alwaysfoolishpodcast, TikTok @alwaysfoolishpod, YouTube @alwaysfoolishpod, Twitter @foolishalways.


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    7 mins
  • Empire of Death
    Oct 29 2024

    On this episode we're dying to talk about the series finale, Empire of Death.


    Is this story really a disappointment, or is there a lot of gold in here? What case is next for Sutekh's detective agency? What was Russell's metafictional narrative? Who will play Olaf in the frozen crossover? If you point at a sign at a church and there's no one around to see it, does it name your baby? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.


    Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.


    Please, listen, share and rate the show. It really helps. Follow us and get in touch on Instagram alwaysfoolishpodcast, TikTok @alwaysfoolishpod, YouTube @alwaysfoolishpod, Twitter @foolishalways.


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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Rogue
    Oct 13 2024

    On this episode we're collecting the bounty on Doctor Who's recent regency romp, Rogue.


    Isn't this episode just so much fun? How did Abraham Lincoln really die? What is Rogue saying about exploitative tourism? What does a Chuldur do on their gap year? What new energy does Johnathan Groff bring to Who? What happens offscreen in Oppenheimer? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.


    Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.


    Please, listen, share and rate the show. It really helps. Follow us and get in touch on Instagram alwaysfoolishpodcast, TikTok @alwaysfoolishpod, YouTube @alwaysfoolishpod, Twitter @foolishalways.


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    52 mins
  • Dot and Bubble
    Sep 29 2024

    On this episode we're staring in shocked silence at Doctor Who's most prescient episode, Dot and Bubble.


    Trigger warning: This episode contains significant discussion of racism

    How many layers can we find in this episode? What T-shirts should the slugs wear? How incredible is Ncuti's performance? Who does Ricky September look like? How does social media interact with racism? Do the people of Finetime deserve to die? Do the people of Earth deserve to die? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.


    Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.


    Please, listen, share and rate the show. It really helps. Follow us and get in touch on Instagram alwaysfoolishpodcast, TikTok @alwaysfoolishpod, YouTube @alwaysfoolishpod, Twitter @foolishalways.


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    47 mins
  • 73 Yards
    Sep 15 2024

    On this episode we're standing blurrily off in the distance to discuss Doctor Who's weirdest episode, 73 Yards.


    Can we ever know what this episode about, or is that the point? What did Kier Starmer's dad do for a living? What was RTD saying politically? Why is Ruby pro-animal testing? Can we make that ending make sense? And just how long is a yard? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.


    Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.


    Please, listen, share and rate the show. It really helps. Follow us and get in touch on Instagram alwaysfoolishpodcast, TikTok @alwaysfoolishpod, YouTube @alwaysfoolishpod, Twitter @foolishalways.


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    50 mins
  • The Doctor Who Proms were a weird delight
    Sep 8 2024

    Lads on tour - David & Tom have been to the Doctor Who Proms. We're bringing you our thoughts on the event and the music of Who in general, plus some of the weird stuff that went down.


    What are our favourite tracks? Why lick Peter Capaldi? Was there too much from season 14? Did David almost get arrested? How can an audience change the impact of a song? How great was it when Moffat entered the speed force? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.


    Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.


    Please, listen, share and rate the show. It really helps. Follow us and get in touch on Instagram alwaysfoolishpodcast, TikTok @alwaysfoolishpod, YouTube @alwaysfoolishpod, Twitter @foolishalways.


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    52 mins
  • Boom
    Sep 1 2024

    We're back, exactly 73 days after our last episode (what are you planning Russell?!) On this episode we're exploding back onto the scene to discuss Steven Moffatt's latest high concept tension builder, Boom.


    What is the political core of the episode? Who would Eric Roberts play in Boom? Did the episode benefit from 'The Volume'? Why does Splice Vator sound like an action hero? How should Doctor Who approach religion? Can Tom defeat Spiderman? Do you ever dream of being an ambulance? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.


    Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.


    Please, listen, share and rate the show. It really helps. Follow us and get in touch on Instagram alwaysfoolishpodcast, TikTok @alwaysfoolishpod, YouTube @alwaysfoolishpod, Twitter @foolishalways.


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    42 mins
  • The Legend of Ruby Sunday
    Jun 20 2024

    WARNING: Contains spoilers for the Legend of Ruby Sunday

    On this episode we're taming the beast that is the Legend of Ruby Sunday, with our immediate reactions having gone in blind.


    Was there too much filler? Or did the episode have a solid emotional core? How excited are we that Sutekh's back? How smug are we that we called it? Are we satisfied with the Susan twist? What would the god of Death give you for valentines day? Where do drugs come from? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.


    Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.


    Please, listen, share and rate the show. It really helps. Follow us and get in touch on Instagram alwaysfoolishpodcast, TikTok @alwaysfoolishpod, YouTube @alwaysfoolishpod, Twitter @foolishalways.


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    37 mins