Lazy Doctor Who
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
Steven Schapansky (Radio Free Skaro, The Memory Cheats) and Erika Ensign (Verity!, Total Party Kill) are married Doctor Who fans (who also co-produce a fiction podcast for Uncanny Magazine). This is a podcast where they watch every Doctor Who story ever made, from start to finish. Each episode is recorded live on a red couch.No, they have no “schedule”. They’re lazy. Want proof? Check out this fab listener-created spreadsheet of episode releases.Follow on Mastodon @LazyDoctorWho@zeppelin.flights and Bluesky @lazydoctorwho@bsky.social or email at lazydoctorwho@gmail.com.
Episodes
- 280: The Daleks' Master Plan 3 - Recovered!
In episode 280, Steven and Erika re-review a recently returned episode titled "The Daleks' Master Plan 3 - Recovered!" and express a desire for more content.
- 279: The Daleks' Master Plan 1 - Recovered!
Erika and Steven review "The Daleks' Master Plan," specifically addressing the recently recovered episodes "The Nightmare Begins" and "V (1)". This revisit follows their initial 2016 review.
- 278: Revenge of the Cybermen - 4
In this episode, Steven and Erika conclude their review of "Revenge of the Cybermen," marking the end of Doctor Who Season 12. A music cue attribution is corrected post-recording.
- 277: Revenge of the Cybermen - 3
Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky discuss criteria for effective Cybermen stories, assessing "Revenge of the Cybermen - 3" against these criteria.
- 276: Revenge of the Cybermen - 2
Steven Schapansky and Erika Ensign discuss episode direction, music, and other assorted topics. This is the second part of their review of Revenge of the Cybermen.
- 275: Revenge of the Cybermen - 1
Erika and Steven (finally) dive into the first Cybermen story they’ve covered in ages! 4D (1) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get early…
- 274: Genesis of the Daleks - 6
Steven and Erika conclude a very good, but very dark story. 4E (6) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get early access to podcasts, bonus…
- 273: Genesis of the Daleks - 5
Erika and Steven talk about Davros, mostly. With good reason! 4E (5) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get early access to podcasts, bonu…
- 272: Genesis of the Daleks - 4
Steven and Erika talk about Nazis. I mean Daleks. No, I mean Nazis. But yeah, also Daleks. 4E (4) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get e…
- 271: Genesis of the Daleks - 3
Erika and Steven reach the mid-point of the last 6-parter structured like this one. Turns out there’s a lot to talk about here in the middle! 4E (3) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomp…
- 270: Genesis of the Daleks - 2
Steven and Erika brave the smoke and heat of Edmonton to bring you discussion of the bunkers and domes of Skaro! 4E (2) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a…
- 269: Genesis of the Daleks - 1
Erika and Steven wrap up the Canada Day extravaganza by dipping their toes into “Genesis of the Daleks” — will Erika love it? like it? hate it? Nobody knows yet, not even Erika! 4E (1) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show a…
- 268: The Sontaran Experiment - 2
Steven and Erika finish off a rare (for this era) two-part story as the Canada Day fun continues! 4B (2) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Member…
- 267: The Sontaran Experiment - 1
Erika and Steven wax poetic about OB video and Sarah Jane Smith, as the Canada Day marathon continues. And Erika shares a partial list of favourite Doctor Who stories over the years. The stories on that list might surprise you! 4B (1) Erik…
- 266: The Ark in Space - 4
Steven and Erika conclude “The Ark in Space” and complain about fireworks timing — another Canada Day tradition! 4C (4) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a…
- 265: The Ark in Space - 3
Erika and Steven natter on about problem-solving and TV-pacing, with a long tangent about food in Edmonton — so it’s basically what you’d expect on Canada Day! 4C (3) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows lik…
- 264: The Ark in Space - 2
Steven and Erika celebrate Canada Day in their traditional fashion — with a classic Doctor Who marathon and some delicious food! 4C (2) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable networ…
- 263: The Ark in Space - 1
Erika and Steven have somewhat opposite feelings about this story, at least in terms of emotional baggage. 4C (1) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member…
- 262: Robot - 4
Steven and Erika finish off the Barry Letts era and vibe with the Doctor and Harry. 4A (4) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get early ac…
- 261: Robot - 2-3
Erika and Steven continue talking about mad scientists, a robot, and an adorable toy tank. 4A (2-3) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get…
- 260: Robot - 1
Steven and Erika embark on the Tom Baker era, but not without some fond reminiscences of the Jon Pertwee era. What a difference a Doctor makes! 4A (1) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Inco…
- 259: Planet of the Spiders - 6
Erika and Steven complete the Pertwee era, and it’s a bittersweet farewell! Against all odds, Erika is genuinely sad to see ol’ Pert go! ZZZ (6) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparab…
- 258: Planet of the Spiders - 4-5
Steven and Erika continue podcasting from the Gallifrey One hotel and approach the end of both the Pertwee era and the new-to-Erika era of Doctor Who . It’s bittersweet! ZZZ (4-5) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and ot…
- 257: Planet of the Spiders - 2-3
Erika and Steven watch two episodes of Doctor Who , and stuff even happens in one of them! ZZZ (2-3) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members ge…
- 256: Planet of the Spiders - 1
Steven and Erika are in LA (early) for Gallifrey One , and what better way to prep for a Doctor Who convention than to watch some of that very show? ZZZ (1) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on Th…
- 255: The Monster of Peladon - 6
Erika and Steven complete the penultimate Pertwee story! YYY (6) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get early access to podcasts, bonus ep…
- 254: The Monster of Peladon - 4-5
Steven and Erika quite like “The Monster of Peladon”! We said what we said! YYY (4-5) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get early access…
- 253: The Monster of Peladon - 2-3
Erika and Steven continue Erika’s journey of discovery of “The Monster of Peladon” with slightly(?) less talk about “The Space Pirates.” YYY (2-3) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incompar…
- 252: The Monster of Peladon - 1
Steven and Erika start another new-to-Erika story, which is going well…so far! Oh, and once again they end up taking about “The Space Pirates.” (We swear we’re not doing it on purpose!) YYY (1) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support th…
- 251: Death to the Daleks - 4
Erika and Steven dispense with the saxophones and somehow end up talking about “The Space Pirates.” Again. XXX (4) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a membe…
- 250: Death to the Daleks - 2-3
Steven and Erika discuss saxophones and floor tiles. XXX (2-3) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get early access to podcasts, bonus epis…
- 249: Death to the Daleks - 1
Erika and Steven start another story that is new to Erika. Not new to Erika? Daleks. XXX (1) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get early…
- 248: Invasion of the Dinosaurs - 6
Steven and Erika complete one of the few remaining entirely new-to-Erika stories, and it’s a great big hit — even with the silly, sometimes-adorable, rubber dinos! WWW (6) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other show…
- 247: Invasion of the Dinosaurs - 4-5
Erika and Steven are enjoying this story very much, and also get briefly distracted by Kitten Academy hi-jinks. WWW (4-5) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming…
- 246: Invasion of the Dinosaurs - 2-3
Steven and Erika ROAR their approval for this great Sarah story! WWW (2-3) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member . Members get early access to podcasts…
- 245: Invasion - 1
Erika and Steven start a new-to-Erika story that makes up in atmosphere what it lacks in special effects. WWW (1) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [ Amazon ] Show Notes & Links This episode is dedicated to the…
- 244: The Time Warrior - 4
Steven and Erika finish off an epic day of podcasting by finishing off The Time Warrior! UUU (4) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [ Amazon ] Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The…
- 243: The Time Warrior - 2-3
Erika and Steven maybe agree on this story more than Erika thought. UUU (2-3) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [ Amazon ] Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable networ…
- 242: The Time Warrior - 1
Steven and Erika dive headlong into season 11 and a story they (for a change) don’t really agree on! UUU (1) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [ Amazon ] Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows lik…
- 241: The Green Death - 6
Erika and Steven complete “The Green Death”, season 10, the Jo Grant era, and this style of opening/closing credits. Many endings! TTT (6) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [ Amazon ] Show Notes & Links Support…
- 240: The Green Death - 4-5
Steven and Erika get depressed about capitalism and picky (then less picky) about mispronunciations. TTT (4-5) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [ Amazon ] Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows l…
- 239: The Green Death - 2-3
Erika and Steven love Bert, like Fell, appreciate Cliff, are mixed on maps, and clearly need supper. TTT (2-3) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [ Amazon ] Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows l…
- 238: The Green Death 1
Steven and Erika are back in the (green, glowing) saddle again. This story makes Erika sad. For multiple reasons. But they vow to get through it! TTT (1) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [ Amazon ] Show Notes…
- 237: Planet of the Daleks 5-6
Erika and Steven finally finish this story, exactly one year after we started it — on Erika’s birthday! SSS (5-6) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [ Amazon ] Show Notes & Links Support this show and other show…
- 236: Planet of the Daleks 3-4
This rollicking adventure continues to rollick along. Join us for excited chatter about fun moments and purple blankets! SSS (3-4) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [ Amazon ] Show Notes & Links Support this sh…
- 235: Planet of the Daleks 2
It’s been a while, but we’re still on goopy Spiridon, this time, with barbecue sauce! SSS (2) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [ Amazon ] Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Inc…
- 234: Planet of the Daleks 1
Steven helps Erika celebrate her birthday in style — by watching a goopy episode of Doctor Who that’s presumably sponsored by IKEA. SSS (1) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [ Amazon ] Show Notes & Links Suppor…
- 233: Frontier in Space 6
Erika and Steven finish a delightful day of podcasting with a bittersweet final episode of a rollicking great story! QQQ (6) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [ Amazon ] Show Notes & Links Support this show and…
- 232: Frontier in Space 4-5
Steven and Erika enjoy more interplanetary intrigue and shenanigans! QQQ (4-5) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [ Amazon ] Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable netwo…
- 231: Frontier in Space 2-3
Erika and Steven continue marvelling at the building of both the world and the level of tension/frustration in this magnificent story. QQQ (2-3) Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky Referenced Works Doctor Who [ Amazon ] Show Notes & Links S…