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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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David's back from Big Finish day, and he's taking Tom through the funniest things that happened at the event.

What were the breaking new announcements? Which guest was the loveliest? Where does Stephen McGann live? How much money did David waste? Where does the First Doctor buy his clothes? Is that Rob Shearman? 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.

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On this episode we're showing up late to the party and discussing Space Babies and The Devil's cord. With a special guest!

Was Space Babies just the right level of silly? Was the ending sweet or saccharine? Where are all the tiny skeletons? How good was Jynx Monsoon? What was their dentistry bill after chewing all that furniture? How would Robert Oppenheimer make a sandwich? Which Beatle can defeat Thanos? 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.

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On this episode we're seeing what lies beneath Starship UK as we explore The Beast Below, Steven Moffat's least favourite Steven Moffat episode.

Has this episode become more relevant after 10 years? Is this the best dark fairy tale who has done? How does a winder kiss his wife? Is this a story about optimism or cynicism? What do people think the creepy poems are for? 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.

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