This episode: The novelisation is worse than the serial, which may surprise some Timelash reactionaries. Quote of the episode: "I would like to record at least twice a month."

49: Plot Has Come A Long Way (Planet of Giants) with Nemo Martin

Oct 26th, 2023 2h 8m

This episode Rosie is joined by Dr Nemo Martin to discuss a serial in which - and you might not know this - the TARDIS gets tiny. Quote of the week: “You’re telling me a prawn lurgied this sandwich?”

Reversed Polarity: Is Kamelion A Lesbian?

Jul 16th, 2023 1h 3m

In this triumphant return (recorded..................... at an undisclosed time), your beloved hosts compete to determine which Classic Who companion is the lesbianest. And as the title implies, Kamelion does not go quietly.Thank you for list

48: Goldfingo (Spearhead from Space)

Feb 2nd, 2023 2h 6m

This episode we watch in horror as dozens of plastic footballs rain down upon the Essex countryside. Also the Doctor strips! Quote of the week: “The Brigadier would be bisexual if he knew that was a thing.” Rosie recommends the film Rituals (19

Reversed Polarity: Egg Cracking (A Gallifreyan Gift Guide)

Dec 24th, 2022 45m 33s

Join us this festive season as we select the perfect gifts for the Time Lord who has everything (everywhere, all at once).

47: Horrible Harmonica Noises (The Robots of Death)

Dec 22nd, 2022 1h 7m

This episode: Aym does not delight in the uncanny valley, Rosie tells a tangentially interesting anecdote, and Four and Leela interrupt a space orgy. This episode is also accidentally in memoriam of Chris Boucher.

46: Blowing The Yeti Horn (The Web of Fear)

Dec 8th, 2022 1h 57m

Content warning for discussion of anti-semitism. This episode: we recorded in a heatwave so relish that memory, the hero for words returns, Aym relates a deeply stressful tale of subterranean transportation, Rosie was on the verge of heat exhau

Bonus

Reversed BOOlarity: Horror in Doctor Who (Halloween Special)

Oct 31st, 2022 1h 4m

This episode: dive behind the sofa with us as we discuss Quatermass, John Carpenter, 2000s horror subgenres and might just get around to mentioning our favourite show once or twice.

45: We Call Him The War Blorbo (The Time Meddler) with MrTARDIS

Oct 26th, 2022 2h 3m

Content warning for discussion of sexual assault. This episode: We welcome a friend to discuss oil genres (again), Rosie has a bone to pick with Will, there is a ranking of unusual breakfast items, the Monk is prepared for a Reaper invasion and

Reversed Polarity: A Compliment Big Mac (The Power of the Doctor)

Oct 26th, 2022 54m 35s

In this very urgent and timely episode of Reversed Polarity, your hosts discuss Vibes (TM), their conflicted feelings about Thasmin as two queer people on the internet, just how hard Rosie cried over Ian Chesterton's cameo, and the possible lin

44: A Conceptual Tin Hat (The Invasion of Time)

Oct 13th, 2022 1h 30m

This episode: we really do not want to do the recap, Rosie’s GCSE in Physics does not come in handy, Aym celebrates their escape from Sontaran purgatory, and there is just no way to get through even one episode without bringing up at least thre

43: Like Throwing Eggs At Thatcher's Statue (The Mark of the Rani)

Sep 29th, 2022 1h 36m

This episode: we inadvertently summon the Tissue Compression Eliminator into the Centenary through a series of dirty jokes, Aym discovers a fun fact about their own past, Rosie never did get round to Timelash, Tangentcast returns, and the Rani

42: BRING BACK THE CLAMS (Genesis of the Daleks)

Sep 15th, 2022 1h 45m

This episode: some shockingly lukewarm takes, we rapidly abandon the format in favour of Whovian debate, there is an honestly incredible amount of biblical discussion, Rosie has a lovely bridge to sell you, Aym's headphones declare war against

41: Glass Stones Shouldn't Throw Houses (The Tenth Planet)

Sep 1st, 2022 1h 45m

This episode: the Cybermen are masters of disguise, please listen to Spare Parts please I am BEGGING you, Aym composes a beautiful poem, Rosie honest to God rambles about Noggin the Nog, Ben is a complete fashion icon, and we would both - much

40: The Big Rat Was Good Though (The Talons of Weng Chiang)

Aug 31st, 2022 3m 59s

This episode: Nah.For further reading, start with Kate Orman's excellent essay 'One Of Us Is Yellow': Doctor Fu Manchu and The Talons of Weng Chiang. If you would like to read some positive reviews of this story feel free to check Letterboxd,

39: Top Ten Anime Betrayals (Invasion of the Dinosaurs)

Aug 18th, 2022 2h 18m

This episode: Aym makes some incredible noises, the puppet dinosaurs are perfect and good, Rosie’s eternal cold returns, we hit the podcast title reference klaxon, there is a minor kerfuffle over statistics and we ask the big question: “are the

38: Turlough's Stuck In A Cupboard (The Awakening)

Aug 4th, 2022 1h 17m

This episode: Yet another unsurprising part of Rosie’s upbringing comes to light, Mark Strickson nails the Face Of Slight Concern, on all levels except the physical Turlough is out of the closet, we consider the fuckability of Harry Sullivan, f

Reversed Polarity: LOOM-PREMACY!! (Zine Special) with Katherine Wheeler

Jul 23rd, 2022 53m 15s

Wow, people really do make zines! Join us as we welcome special guest Katherine Wheeler to discuss zine culture, her most controversial Doctor Who take, curative versus transformative fandom, our love for Sacha Dhawan and, of course, her new zi

37: Lethbridge Stewart's Science Prison (The Time Warrior)

Jul 22nd, 2022 1h 58m

This episode: Aym hits a bingo square early, both hosts were in a big WWDITs phase and it shows, we discuss our ultimate modern Sontaran story, Sarah Jane’s commitment to the bit is disappointing, there is some extremely timely discussion of Fl

36: The Cream Of A Spoilt Crop (The Gunfighters)

Jun 23rd, 2022 1h 28m

Never fear dear listeners, this title has no bearing on our opinion of this PERFECT serial. This episode: we emerge from our hiatus like butterflies from a chrysalis, Rosie returns to the Television and Movie Store, a musical segment is ruthles

Bonus

Reversed Polarity: Accidental Twelve Year Old Acquisition (Time Fracture)

Jun 2nd, 2022 57m 34s

Yet another special episode coming your way in honour of a very exciting and official podcast trip to London! We discuss the immersive theatre experience Doctor Who: Time Fracture, branching narratives, and somehow still manage to tangent about

Reversed Polarity: I Could Do A PhD About This! with Nemo Martin

Apr 30th, 2022 1h 11m

We reverse our polarities once again and welcome a very special guest (and new bestie of the podcast) to discuss the disappointment that was Legend of the Sea Devils, East and South East Asian representation in Doctor Who, and a plethora of oth

35: Don't Do Snuff And Don't Chloroform People (Ghost Light) with Joel Cornah

Apr 21st, 2022 1h 59m

This episode: we recorded this before canon Thasmin and god does it show, Rosie shares a brief but extremely embarrassing anecdote, we forecast a future Mountain Goats release, there is (no joke) a tangent about the development of elevator tech

34: Another Binary Slider (Earthshock) with S. Naomi Scott

Apr 7th, 2022 2h 18m

This episode: Rosie’s housemate suffers for our amusement, Naomi’s cat makes a very welcome cameo, we discuss the Elder Scrolls Oblivion character creator for longer than anyone ever has in history, and there is much lamenting over the fate of

Reversed Polarity: The Sea Devils Are In The Details

Apr 3rd, 2022 58m 45s

In this extremely timely episode, your intrepid podcast hosts go on an adventure with pirates AND Sea Devils as we speculate about the coming-soon-to-a-telly-near-you episode 'Legend of the Sea Devils'. Along the way we tangent about a Voltron