The Celestial Gamemaker

The Celestial Gamemaker

Author: Trap One March 10, 2018 Duration: 1:19:35

My guest this week is Simon Cogan (@DWSSG01); he is the creator of the Doctor Who Solitaire Story Game and has also appeared in the episode The Empty Child.

You can find out more about the Doctor Who Solitaire Story Game, and download it, from Board Game Geek. Visit the Facebook page here.

Show notes.


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
The Eaters of Light [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:02
This week my co-host is Jason McLaughlin (@jangomac72). We discuss The Eaters of Light, ratings and the Chibnall era. Shownotes here.
Empress of Mars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:12
This week Denise, Keith and me discuss Empress of Mars by Mark Gatiss. Find Keith on Twitter as @50dw50 and Denise as @cupoftea69. Shownotes here.
The Lie of the Land [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:15
In this week's episode my guest co-host is Jason McLaughlin (@jangomac72), and we discuss Lie of the Land by Toby Whithouse. Shownotes here.
The Pyramid at the End of the World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:09
In this week's episode I'm joined by Denise Sutton (@cupoftea69) to discuss The Pyramid at the End of the World by Peter Harness and Steven Moffat. See the show notes here.
Extremis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:54
This week I am discussing Extremis with Erik Stadnik (@SJCaustenite). See the show notes here.
Oxygen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:21
Keith (@50DW50) joins me once again as co-host to discuss Oxygen by Jamie Mathieson. See the show notes here.
Knock Knock [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:27
In this week's episode I am discussing Knock, Knock with my mate Carey. Please see the show notes here.
Thin Ice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:50
In this week's episode I am joined by Denise Sutton (@cupoftea69) to discuss the excellent Thin Ice. Read the show notes here, also see a picture of Denise's brother Chris in The Shakespeare Code.
Smile [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:32
Joining me to discuss Smile by Frank Cotrell-Boyce is Keith (@50DW50 on Twitter). See the shownotes for this epsiode here.
The Pilot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:21
In this episode I'm joined by Chris Newman, Space Lawyer! Together we discuss the opening episode of Doctor Who series 10: The Pilot by Steven Moffat. It was very remiss of me not to mention on the podcast that you can f…