Ancient Evil, English Villages & the Fifth Doctor: “The Awakening” Review | Earth Station Who

December 19th, 2025  |  Season 13  |  1 hr 13 mins

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This week on Earth Station Who, the crew heads back to the Fifth Doctor era to review “The Awakening,” a Doctor Who story that proves nothing good ever comes from ancient legends, spooky English villages, or people saying, “It’s only a myth.”

The Awakening mixes history, folklore, and alien mischief as fear itself becomes the ultimate weapon. We break down the story’s atmosphere, themes, and where it lands among Fifth Doctor adventures—plus whether Saxon curses are ever really a good idea.

We’re also excited to welcome back original Earth Station Who co-host Dave West, who bravely takes a seat in the Whovian Geek Seat. Will his Doctor Who knowledge save him… or will he be sacrificed to the ancient evil?
Expect thoughtful discussion, classic Who love, a few laughs, and plenty of timey-wimey fun as we revisit “The Awakening” on Earth Station Who—where legends never stay buried for long.

Earth Station Who Flashback: An Unearthly Child Review - Doctor Who Podcast Special

August 9th, 2023  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 5 mins

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In honor of Doctor Who Podcast Day 2023, we flashback to March 19th, 2012 and bring you the very first episode of Earth Station Who. On the premiere episode of the Earth Station Who podcast we travel back to where it all began – a London junkyard in 1963 – to review the very first Doctor Who adventure, An Unearthly Child. Join hosts Mike, Mike, and Dave and their companions Bobby Nash and Rebecca Perry for a fresh look at an old classic. It all starts here!!

Earth Station Who - Colony In Space

March 19th, 2021  |  Season 10  |  59 mins 48 secs

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The Time Lords have sent the Third Doctor on a mission and Jo Grant takes her first TARDIS ride. Mike, Mike, Mary, and former co-host Dave West return to the quarry to take on starving colonists, angry natives, corporate bullies, a diminutive guardian, and a man with a Master plan.

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