Pull To Open: A Random Doctor Who Podcast
Pete Pachal and Chris TaylorThere are many Doctor Who podcasts. Only one dares review the entire show... in entirely random order! Join journalists Pete Pachal and Chris Taylor as they summarize stories in record time, play the Whomoji game, enter the History Corner, answer the Four Questions to Doomsday, and cower in fear before the almighty Randomizer. New episode every Saturday!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 222 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV ReviewsTV & Film | |||
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- Wish it was just the British guy
Pretty good commentary overall, but this American guy keeps interrupting. Mute his mike, please
Apple Podcasts3Wderftg
United States4 months ago - A Great TARDIS Team: Troughton, Jamie, Polly, and Ben
It’s a shame a bunch of their episodes are missing - luckily a bunch have now been animated. You mentioned recently that Polly was never given a last name in the show. I’m currently reading “The Roundheads” by Mark Gatiss which has the “fantastic four”featured. Gatiss has Polly state her last name was “Wright” under interrogation. Does that make it canon?
Interesting in that, of course, original (reluctant) companion Barbara also had that last name!
Looking forward to hearing you guys do... more
Apple Podcasts5Nicholas SinisiUnited States8 months ago - Random Review
As I was listening to the latest episode of Pull To Open - the podcast of two excellent journalists watching and reacting to Doctor Who in random order - around the 10:42 mark, it occurred that I had not yet expressed my appreciation on the Apple podcast app.
If you like Doctor Who, fan theories, behind the scenes perspectives, and a lot of laughs, listen and subscribe.
And I offer this challenge -
🤖🧲♻️🔭🏊♂️📚💧💥🎶 🔴
Apple Podcasts5ElwynAureateUnited Statesa year ago - Walking in eternity, randomly
Discovered this podcast a year and a half ago as part of rediscovering my passion for all things Who and re-watching the classic series with my girlfriend. Has become a highlight of my week when a new episode drops. Resubmitting my Whomoji Challenge here as suggested: 👩🏻🏹🆚👨🏻🦳🔫🆚🤖🛸➡️☄️🗽
Apple Podcasts5Ineffyble
Australiaa year ago - Great in-depth analysis
And they have great rapport with each other.
Here’s an episode whomoji: 🐘⛵️👁️👄
Apple Podcasts5mio fitzUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #36 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #115 | Australia/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #48 |  Netherlands/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #58 |  New Zealand/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
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Two hosts bring a lively, humorous, and deeply knowledgeable lens to Doctor Who, reviewing a vast range of stories in a completely random order. The format blends rapid story summaries, playful segments (like Whomoji challenges and a running History Corner), and community interaction, with a strong emphasis on cross-era comparisons, fan culture, and production trivia. Listeners likely enjoy deep cuts, nostalgic appreciation, and thoughtful debates about how classic and modern Doctor Who narratives connect across decades and eras. The show stands out for its high-energy banter, accessibility for newcomers to classic Who, and a playful willingness to critique while celebrating the franchise.
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