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A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast

Joe Ford
Doctor Who
Cybermen
The Web Of Fear
The X-Files
Terror Of the Autons
The Daemons
Destiny Of the Daleks
Tom Baker
Stephen Moffat
Pyramids Of Mars
The Master
The Brain Of Morbius
Frankenstein
Revenge Of the Cybermen
John Pertwee
The Moonbase
Carnival Of Monsters
The Ribos Operation
The X Files
State Of Decay

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 ... more

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Latest Episodes

It's time to say goodbye to Ian and Barbara and we're not ready...fortunately we get to meet Steven and see a great punch up between the Daleks and Mechanoids along the way...

A huge love in for the Second Doctor era and a fight over the best and worst stories to crown one story a winner! Incredible accents, new box sets, crazy quotes and mad opinions guaranteed!

The Polis Box's razor sharp and charming Lee McMenemy takes a chainsaw to ten popular stories that he doesn't enjoy...

We reach the planet Mechanus and Daleks have finally caught up with us...and sent their murderous duplicate Doctor Who after us!

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John Arnold
Contributor on Doctor Who literature and editor
Independent commentator on Doctor Who books
Episode: Justin Richards - Thank you for the stories
Luke Simms Jenkins
Doctor Who writer/editor and panel participant
Fan/critic community
Episode: Justin Richards - Thank you for the stories
Paul Arthur
Guest, commentator and contributor discussing Doctor Who
Episode: Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of The Chase (1/6)
James Lark
Guest on the episode discussing top/bottom Doctor Who lists
Episode: Tops & Bottoms Tens - James Lark Tops the New Series
Tom Neenan
Guest, comedian and writer invited to discuss Silver Nemesis
Episode: Talks to the incandescent Tom Neenan about his choice of Silver Nemesis (1/3)
Mark Rawlins
Guest, long-time Doctor Who enthusiast with a focus on classic era
Independent contributor to Doctor Who discussions
Episode: Tops & Bottoms Tens - Mark Rawlins Tops the Classic Series
Mark Bray
Filmmaker and creator of Outlander fan film
Self-Produced Outlander Fan Film
Episode: Interview with the charming Mark Bray discussing the exciting new fan film , Outlander
Fraser Gregory
Guest commentator discussing RTD-era Doctor Who and later series, going next in the top/bottom list
Episode: Tops & Bottoms Tens - Joe Bottoms the New Series
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Guest critic offering strong, structured opinions on Doctor Who episodes
A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife - a Doctor Who Commentary podcast
Episode: Tops & Bottoms Tens - Joumana Bottoms the New Series

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Joe Ford
Host of the show, guiding the discussion and introducing topics; frequently leads conversations and interviews with a wide range of guests.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • Brilliantl

    Really really enjoyable podcast with charming hosts and tons of interesting views. Big points to Fraser for loving The Dominators, the second best Season 5 story after The Invasion. Anyway, highly recommended. Please do Inferno ! And more Jon.

    Can’t understand a word Jack Coyer says 🤔

    ETA Just noticed I gave a good review but only one star 😳. Butter fingers. Have corrected! Must have been having a day 🤪

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr Day
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • A great doctor who podcast.

    Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Field357
    United States6 months ago
  • Wonderful

    Podcast Addict
    5
    R H
    a year ago
  • Good fun

    I mostly listen to the 'Strictly Come Hamster' episodes, which are always great fun. They are enjoyable, even though I almost always disagree with their choices. Sometimes I’m screaming at my iPad, ‘are you insane?’ over some of the eccentric picks that are made, but everyone is entitled to an opinion. It's often raucous, rambunctious and as camp as a row of tents, but it can also be very insightful. I like it a lot, even if one of the presenters has blocked me on Twitter (presumably) for my ant... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom Turlough
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Wonderfully funny

    A very fun podcast particularly Strictly Come Hamster, funny, thoughtful variety of different takes on the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Guy 1993
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Audience notes the humor, energy, and depth of Doctor Who knowledge, often with witty banter.
Fans value the guest-driven format and the vibrant debates that feel both casual and insightful.
Listeners praise the show for warm hosting and diverse, knowledgeable guests.

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Talks to the wonderful Ioan Morris about his choice of The Mutants (1/6)
Q: If you were writing a Doctor Who story, would you fill your first episode with this many ideas?
The hosts discuss how first-time writers often pack in many ideas, but acknowledge the need for subsequent episodes to help those ideas cohere into a satisfying arc.
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of The Chase (1/6)
Q: What makes The Chase so distinctive or worth celebrating despite its flaws?
Paul explains that the story captures Doctor Who at its most ambitious and playful, blending inventive ideas with budget constraints to create something that still feels uniquely 'Doctor Who' and worth revisiting for its audacious creativity.
Talks to Paul Arthur about his choice of The Chase (1/6)
Q: So who started this? You?
Paul confirms he started the countdown and set the pace for the episode, outlining how they kick off the commentary and structure for each installment.
Talks to the incandescent Tom Neenan about his choice of Silver Nemesis (1/3)
Q: What is your approach to preparing for a commentary on a less action-driven story?
The host and guest discuss using dialogue-heavy narratives and setting-driven details as prompts to keep conversation flowing, rather than relying solely on action, to maintain engagement throughout the watch-along.
Talks to the incandescent Tom Neenan about his choice of Silver Nemesis (1/3)
Q: Why choose Silver Nemesis for this episode?
Tom explains the story's mix of spectacle and time-loop motifs, and argues that its setting and character dynamics provide rich ground for commentary and discussion, even if the plot isn't the most streamlined.

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Recent guests on A Hamster With a Blunt Penknife include:

1. John Arnold
2. Luke Simms Jenkins
3. Paul Arthur
4. James Lark
5. Tom Neenan
6. Mark Rawlins
7. Mark Bray
8. Fraser Gregory

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