A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Join Joe Ford as he waltzes all around the world (via whatever means the internet allows) and undertakes Doctor Who commentaries with a wide range of wonderful contributors. Fans, podcasters, online reviewers, writers, actors...the USP of this podcast is it's variety of guests and the fact that they all bring their own unique perspective to the podcast. The guest chooses the story, be it one they love, hate or are completely indifferent, and amongst the gossip is trivia, critique and personal experience.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 1017
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Talks to Simon Hart about his choice of The Aztecs (2/4)
Joe & Si; 90% laughter, 10% intensity. Should Doctor Who educate or entertain? Do Joe & Si know their geography? How many stories has Si been keeping? How much should the show explain itself?
00:33:42 |
Wed 03 Aug 2022
Talks to his wonderful co-host Si Hart about his choice of The Aztecs (1/4)
Joe & Si; happy that Cameca isn’t taking dating tips from Amy Pond. At this point we’re in control of this commentary; loving the detail of the sets, script, and performance. An impeccable historical…
00:29:08 |
Sun 31 Jul 2022
Talks to the fabulous David Rennie about his choice of The Lazarus Experiment
Joe & Dave; and Dave’s controversial favourite Tennant episode. We’re both keen on this neglected gem; loving the Pertwee vibe, catty Francine, the grotesque CGI and the surprising moments of poetry.…
00:57:55 |
Sat 30 Jul 2022
Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Greatest Show in the Galaxy (4/4)
Joe & Rob; entertaining you…or dying. How well does the era tackle mythology? Why is McCoy so comfortable here? What are Rob’s (minor) criticisms? And will Joe remember the film is called Requiem for…
00:32:33 |
Wed 27 Jul 2022
Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Greatest Show in the Galaxy (3/4)
Joe & Rob; the growling, the snarling…the reaction to the moon! The Chief Clown comes into focus; one of the most fascinating henchmen in the shows history. And the Doctor’s unusual behaviour towards…
00:40:40 |
Mon 25 Jul 2022
Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Greatest Show in the Galaxy (2/4)
Joe & Rob; we’re in the ring next. How much does the Doctor know, and does he have this plotted out? Who is Whizzkid? Are off screen deaths more effective? And is this more effective because of its p…
00:32:21 |
Sun 24 Jul 2022
Talks to Robert Valentine about his choice of The Greatest Show in the Galaxy (1/4)
Joe & Rob; metatextually speaking. A stab at surrealism, horror, drama, comedy and mad, memorable imagery. So much to discuss here. Rob joins the ham fam and immediately arrested me with his smart re…
00:32:11 |
Wed 20 Jul 2022
Talks to Steven B & Nathan Bottomley about their choice of The Haunting of Villa Diodati
Joe, and Steven, and Nathan; and the fruition of a gothic classic! We love this; but Steven and Nathan have issues with the era (which we discuss) and Joe tells them why they are wrong. But we find m…
01:07:34 |
Mon 18 Jul 2022
Talks to Si Hart & Frazer Gregory about their choice of Genesis of the Daleks (6/6)
Joe, and Si, and Frazer; will they complete their mission for the Time Lords? How do we bring this epic commentary to a climax? Can we reach a consensus on this brilliant story? Can we do one more ha…
00:43:33 |
Sat 16 Jul 2022
Talks to Simon Hart & Frazer Gregory about their choice of Genesis of the Daleks (5/6)
Joe, and Si, and Frazer; and the ultimate idea in the universe. Would Si release it? Did Terry Nation write the dialogue in this story? Is Frazer obsessed with the Davros and Nyder relationship? And …
00:36:03 |
Thu 14 Jul 2022
Talks to Frazer Gregory and Simon Hart about their choice of Genesis of the Daleks (4/6)
Joe, and Frazer, and Si; and delusions of grandeur! Do we believe Sarah and Harry are dead? Do we believe Nyder will defect? Do we believe that the Doctor will spill the secrets of the future?
00:41:39 |
Wed 13 Jul 2022
Talks to Simon Hart & Frazer Gregory about their choice of Genesis of the Daleks (3/6)
Joe, and Si, and Frazer; and Si’s favourite piece of Dudley Simpson music! Frazer explains why the Daleks are the Phantom Menace, Joe can’t be arsed to talk about the titles, and we give a lot of con…
00:29:49 |
Sat 09 Jul 2022
Talks to Frazer Gregory & Si Hart about their choice of Genesis of the Daleks (2/4)
Joe, and Frazer, and Si; dodging bullets and bodies! Director David Maloney comes under the microscope and we have lots of complimentary things to say about his contributions to Doctor Who. Should Da…
00:36:02 |
Thu 07 Jul 2022
Talks to his best buds Simon Hart & Frazer Gregory about Genesis of the Daleks (1/6)
Joe, and Si, and Frazer; caught in a 60 minute cassette! Here we are, in total agreement that this is a classic Doctor Who. How many superlatives can we point at this story? And how many funny intro …
00:32:32 |
Tue 05 Jul 2022
Talks to Mark McManus about his choice Death to the Daleks (4/4)
Joe & Mark; and question time! How much did Jon Pertwee exaggerate stories? What is the difference between Dicks and Holmes? What last minute treats does Death to the Daleks have up its sleeve? And M…
00:36:49 |
Sat 02 Jul 2022
Talks to Mark McManus about his choice of Death to the Daleks (3/4)
Joe & Mark; doing some very simple stratagem tests! The plot is falling off a cliff but there’s still much to admire. Especially that moment where Sarah Jane and the Doctor appear to say goodbye.
00:30:39 |
Fri 01 Jul 2022
Talks to Mark McManus about his choice of Death to the Daleks (2/4)
Joe & Mark; dissecting their (very different) styles of podcasting! More great atmosphere, bizarre music, loud Daleks, machine guns, sacrifices, hoover attachments and great costumes. We’re high on t…
00:32:57 |
Mon 27 Jun 2022
Talks to Mark McManus about his choice of Death to the Daleks (1/4)
Joe & Mark; in nostalgic heaven! We have absolute affection for this four part adventure, with a chilling first episode that is dripping in atmosphere. The third Doctor and Sarah is given some consid…
00:33:34 |
Sat 25 Jun 2022
Talks to Steven Alexander about his choice of Four to Doomsday (4/4)
Joe & Steven; monopolising (or monoptoconising) the pool! Time to bring this classic to close; but does the plot make ANY sense? Can we make sense of this trash? Can Steven insult anyone else? And ca…
00:37:12 |
Fri 24 Jun 2022
Talks to Steven Alexander about his choice of Four to Doomsday (3/4)
Joe & Steve; slightly hysterical as their tussle over Four to Doomsday reaches its penultimate episode. We might have different opinions but we are loving pulling this story apart. Get out of the poo…
00:33:47 |
Tue 21 Jun 2022
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