Earth Station Who Reviews “The Mutants” | Classic Third Doctor Adventure

September 19th, 2025  |  Season 13  |  43 mins 18 secs

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The Earth Station Who crew takes a trip to the 30th century to unpack the Third Doctor serial The Mutants. From colonial politics and strange transformations to clever Time Lord antics, this episode celebrates Jon Pertwee’s action-packed era. Listen now for lively discussion, fan theories, and plenty of Whovian fun!

Planet of Fire Review | Earth Station Who

January 26th, 2024  |  Season 11  |  1 hr 14 mins

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In this episode of "Earth Station Who," the crew bid farewell to one companion and hello to a new one in a tale that also sees the return of one of the Doctor’s greatest foes as they look at Planet of Fire. In the news segment Mike F, Mike G, and Mary are joined by Matthew Kresal to discuss the news of the departure of current companion Ruby Sunday and the introduction of a new companion for Season 2, the anticipation of new episodes, and the show's evolving cast diversity. They share their excitement for the upcoming changes, reflect on the show's history, and address fan reactions to a more diverse Doctor Who crew.

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