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All the way back in 1983, I had an opportunity to meet Ray Harryhausen and see some of his work at a convention he was a guest at in New York. Having always been an admirer of his work, I knew then how special it was for me. What I didn't realize was just how rare it was, as I have not had that same opportunity since.

Long before CGI took over as the 'go-to method' of doing special effects in media today, a process known as stop-motion animation was the way to go. It and variations of it (Harrhausen created 'Dynamation' which allowed live-action integration) was one of the dominate methods of doing certain kind effects from the time of original King Kong (most famously) onwards until Jurassic Park changed everything (proving what CGI can do).

"I like the bit when someone says "It's bigger on the inside!" I always look forward to that."

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 201
Running Time: 1:32:58

Doctor Who: 'The Vampires of Venice' reviewed live over the net with live and recorded feedback. Plus a message from Lewis Bailey of The Happiness Patrol, announcements, and more. (If you haven't seen The Vampires of Venice yet, wait until you have before listening).

"Would you like a jelly baby?"

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 200
Running Time: 1:50:51

Tom Baker (The 4th Doctor), MyAnna Buring (Scooti in The Impossible Planet), and 'Victor1st Mornington' (The Doctor Who Experience on SL) interviewed. The Mythological Dimensions of Doctor Who reviewed by Graeme Sheridan, The Mythological Dimensions of Doctor Who Book Giveaway, Our Second Life Meet Up for May, 200th episode greetings from The Cultdom Collective and Tin Dog Podcast, and more!

(L-R) Karen Gillan and Matt Smith (Doctor Who) appearing at the Paley Center for Media for a screening of Doctor Who: The Eleventh Hour. We were there covering the event for Doctor Who: Podshock. Listen to our coverage in Doctor Who: Podshock 192 and Doctor Who: Podshock 193.

Photo by Louis Trapani

As heard in Doctor Who: Podshock 192, here is our video interview with Paul Castle talking about his book, Shooty Dog Thing. This interview was recorded at the Gallifrey One convention, Gallifrey 21 in Los Angeles, CA in February 2010. Ken Deep and Louis Trapani (off camera) sit down with Paul during his first time attending a Gallifrey One convention.

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(L-R) Karen Gillan and Matt Smith (Doctor Who) appearing at the Paley Center for Media for a screening of Doctor Who: The Eleventh Hour. We were there covering the event for Doctor Who: Podshock. Listen to our coverage in Doctor Who: Podshock 192 and Doctor Who: Podshock 193.

Photo by Louis Trapani

"Yeah, but we have comfy chairs. Did I mention?"

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 199
Running Time: 1:09:13

Doctor Who: Flesh and Stone reviewed live over the net with live and recorded feedback (part 2 of 2). (If you haven't seen Flesh and Stone yet, wait until you have before listening).

"I don't know, it's a thing in progress, respect the thing!"

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 198
Running Time: 1:12:33

Doctor Who: Flesh and Stone reviewed live over the net with live feedback (part 1 of 2). (If you haven't seen Flesh and Stone yet, wait until you have before listening).

A slight revision to the Sonic Newsdriver podcast cover art. In keeping with a consistent color scheme for the ATP logo, it was changed here and the URL (which was there initially) has been restored.

Doctor Who: Podshock default cover art updated with the Gallifreyan Embassy seal celebrating its 25th anniversary (1985-2010).

A couple months ago, the Examiner posted a video interview of Doctor Who: Podshock consisting of Ken Deep, James Naughton, and myself conducted by Chris McKeon. This time, I am on the examination table so to speak in this latest interview with examiner.com once again by Chris McKeon.

Friend and colleague, Amy Krell ( @AmyKrell ), is one of the producers of an upcoming original movie for Syfy (formerly The Sci-Fi Channel) titled, Witchville. It is slated to premiere on the channel on Saturday evening, the 22nd of May 2010 (9/8c).

She along with cast and crew, including Sarah Douglas spent much of their time shooting the project on location in China. Although I along with the rest of the Doctor Who: Podshock crew missed Amy while she was away, the final product shows what a difference the location shooting made for the movie.

"Yes. You're right. I am definitely Mr. Grumpy-Face today."

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 197
Running Time: 1:06:43

Doctor Who: The Time of Angels reviewed live over the net with live feedback (part 2 of 2). (If you haven't seen The Time of Angels yet, wait until you have before listening).

As previously reported, there are several New York events (and one in London) relating to the release of the book, The Mythological Dimensions of Doctor Who (available now on Amazon US) (see Two of Four NY Events Scheduled for the Book, The Mythological Dimensions of Doctor Who) we are now excited to announce another at 7pm on Thursday, the 20th of May at The Way Station (Note: new location) Fiddlesticks Pub & Grill. We are especially excited about this particular event because Doctor Who: Podshock will be joining editor/contributors Anthony S Burdge, Jessica Burke, Kristine Larsen along with fact checker/contributor Barnaby Edwards (of DWNY, Who York, and who maintains a blog here with the Gallifreyan Embassy), and contributor Melody Green.

Ken Deep and Louis Trapani of Doctor Who: Podshock will be recording live at the event for an upcoming episode. Join us as we celebrate the launch of this fantastic new book.

You can hear Anthony S Burdge report on the recent East Village Cinema event with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Steven Moffat attending recently on Doctor Who: Podshock 192 and Doctor Who: Podshock 193 as well as with Jessica Burke on our recent live shows reviewing new episodes of Doctor Who.

"Doctor, can you sonic me?"

Doctor Who: Podshock - Episode 196
Running Time: 1:02:13

Doctor Who: The Time of Angels reviewed live over the net with live feedback (part 1 of 2). (If you haven't seen The Time of Angels yet, wait until you have before listening).