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
Master Pieces [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:58
Paul Driscoll (@padriscoll) joins Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) to discuss Master Pieces, the charity short story anthology all about The Master, which he has edited in aid of the Stroke Association. Show notes here.
Season 23 Blu-Ray [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:19
On the 100th edition of The Trap One PodcastMark (@QuarkMcMalus), Keith (@50dw50) and Colin (@colin_neal) are taken out of time to celebrate the Trial of a Time Lord blu-ray collection. Find the show-notes here.
The Abominable Snowmen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:07
Conrad Westmaas (@HairoftheHound_) joins Mark McManus (@QuarkMcMalus) to celebrate this 1967 Patrick Troughton story to mark its release on vinyl. See the show notes.
Mission to the Unknown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:50
Join Pete Lambert (@Prof_Quiteamess) and Mark McManus (@QuarkMcMalus) on a dangerous mission... to the Unknown! Show notes here.
Locum Doctors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:30
On this episode Keith (@50dw50), (@JangoMac7 ) & (@QuarkMcMalus) debate recasting the classic Doctors. Show notes here.
The Final Game Confidential - Part Two [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:21:57
The second episode of The Final Game is out now (https://youtu.be/56y9oGnBBuE). In this podcast the cast and writer share their memories of the Master and their favourite Doctor Who cliffhangers!
Terrance Dicks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:16:11
On this episode Jason Miller (@Drwhonovels) joins Mark McManus (@QuarkMcMalus) to discuss the writing of Doctor Who legend Terrance Dicks, who passed away 29 August 2019. This episode also features contributions from Chr…
Vworp Report [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:52
Mark (@QuarkMcMalus), Denise (@CupofTea69), Pete (@Prof_Quiteamess) and Colin (@colin_neal) in a flashcast from the excellent Vworp 2 convention in Manchester. Show notes and photos here.
Death and the Queen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:29
Colin (@colin_neal) and Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) review Death and the Queen from Big Finish, to mark its vinyl release.
Season 10 Blu-Ray [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:26
Denise (@CupofTea69) and Mark (@QuarkMcMalus) discuss the Blu-Ray release of season 10, and much more. Show notes here.