Empty Vessels

Empty Vessels

Author: Trap One March 7, 2026 Duration: 1:21:36

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This week Dan, Joumana, Melvin and Mark board some Empty Vessels to review the latest Eighth Doctor set from Big Finish... but are they as empty as they seem?


Trap One: A Doctor Who Podcast is a conversation held in the console room, a gathering of friends who happen to be deeply invested fans. Each episode features a rotating panel, bringing different perspectives and voices to the table, which keeps the discussion fresh and unpredictable. They delve into the latest episodes from the series, dissecting narrative choices, character arcs, and those quintessential Doctor Who moments of wonder and terror. The scope extends beyond the television screen, covering news from the expanded universe, including new books, audio dramas, and other related media. This isn't a dry recap; it's the kind of passionate, informed, and often humorous analysis you'd have with fellow enthusiasts after a new episode airs. The podcast thrives on the panel's diverse viewpoints, exploring the intersections of science, fiction, and art that make the Doctor Who universe so enduring. Listeners will find themselves in the middle of a lively, thoughtful debate about one of television's most inventive and long-running stories, a space where both classic and modern eras are treated with equal parts critique and affection. It's for anyone who wants to go deeper into the Whoniverse, beyond simple reviews, through the eyes of fans who are always ready for the next adventure.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 402

Trap One: A Doctor Who Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Doctor Who Art [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:16
On this episode Sophie (@sophilestweets), Jeff (@TheCityOfJeff) and Simon (@UncleBeard1978) discuss their own fantastic Doctor Who art and their favourite artists. Find Sophie's website here. Jeff's Gallifreyan Gothic si…
Target Book Memories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53:50
On this episode Trap One podcasters share their memories of reading and collecting the Target Doctor Who novelisations: Lawrence (@Loll73) is co-host of the Highlanders Podcast; Klaus Joynson (@KlausJoynson) has a blog h…
Genetics of the Daleks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:09
James (@Jikster2009), Keith (@50dw50) and Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) make their final visit to Big Finish's Time Lord Victorious stories with a look at the Tom Baker starring Genetics of the Daleks. lELoe76PZKJBB7UM65Yj
Horror of Fang Rock [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:26
Jason (@drwhonovels), Pete (@Prof_Quiteamess) and Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) visit Fang Rock to discuss the story's vinyl release. https://amzn.to/3qC2ZQh You can find Jason's blog here. The Black Archive on this story is avai…
Daleks Destroy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:20
On this episode John (@Feexby23), Denise (@CupOfTea69) and Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) join the Anti Dalek Force for a look at their adventures in the audio annual Daleks Destroy: The Secret Invasion & Other Stories.
50th Anniversary Steelbook Collection [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:29
On the episode Ruth (@UndiscoveredAdv), Jason (@jangomac72) and Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) discuss the stories contained in the 50th anniversary steelbook. Order the steelbook here. Jason's Youtube channel, Bearded Geek Toy Re…
Mutually Assured Destruction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:54
Keith (@50dw50), James (@Jikster2009) and Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) take a look at the Time Lord Victorious story Mutually Assured Destruction from Big Finish.
Stacey Smith? on The Black Archive: The Silurians [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:47
Stacey Smith? talks to Jason (@drwhonovels) about her brilliant Black Archive on Doctor Who and the Silurians. Order Black Archive #39 Doctor Who and the Silurians here. Find the Doctor Who Ratings Guide here.
All Flesh is Grass [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:43
Jason (@drwhonovels), Bryn (@BMitchell_Twitr) and Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) discuss All Flesh is Grass by Una McCormack, part of The Time Lord Victorious series. Order the book here. Find Jason's blog here and Bryn's blog her…
Revolution of the Daleks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:28
Keith (@50dw50), Colin (@colin_neal), Denise (@CupOfTea69) and Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) drone on and bid a fond farewell to Ryan and Graham in our Revolution of the Daleks episode.