On this episode it's story time as we ride the spider-train of thought through series 15's metafictional masterpiece, The Story & the Engine. This episode was recorded live from a house.

How are stories intertwined with our basic humanity? Why can't David be trusted with scissors? How important is it to truly belong? Would you want to be on the front lines with Major Gasleak? What do the old gods mean to humans? Why is the org chart of this evil plan so unclear? In the end, what even is a story? In the end what even is this story? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.

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On this episode it's your lucky day because we're discussing series 15's prescient podcaster-based political thriller, Lucky Day. This episode was recorded live from a house.

How should the show explore post-Doctor PTSD? Why does Davros hate mouths? Are UNIT the other villains of this episode? Are Ruby's family the worst researchers of all time? What questions does Pete McTighe want us to ask? Did Conrad Clark kill Mr Benn? How are the media complicit in toxic politics? Was Kate Steward down the well? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.

Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.

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We're having a little summer break, so please enjoy another compilation of some of our favourite bits and deleted scenes that didn't make the episode's the first time. We'll be back with regularly scheduled content soon.

Who is Burning Bill the Gecko? What happens just off-screen in Oppenheimer? Does David know what an eclipse is? Which Doctor can dunk? How about an X-rated K9 spin-off? What happens when Michelle Gomez goes improv mode? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.

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On this solo investigation David delves into the mystery of Lost in the Dark Dimension, Doctor Who's missing anniversary special. It's a story of egos and mismanagement that makes The Reality War look like Hamlet.

Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.

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On this episode we're getting well into the depths of series 15's horror classic, The Well.

Does this episode benefit from being a sequel to Midnight? Why does David love quarries? How heartbreaking is Rose Ayling-Ellis' performance? Did the wirework union step in here? Does ambiguity enhance a story? And are we ready for Doctor Who and the Mystery of the Crucified Skeleton? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.

Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.

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On this episode we're luxuriating in the madness of series 15's second story, Lux.

Trigger warning for discussions of racism.

Is this episode about the importance of human connection? Does David know what an eclipse is? How perfect is Alan Cumming as Mr Ring-a-Ding? How long does a conclave last? Can you go too meta with Doctor Who? Will Tom die on Mount Everest? What is RTD trying to say through the Doctor Who fans? How did the emperor return? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.

Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.

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On this little bonus episode, David takes Tom through his top Mrs Flood conspiracy theories. Is she the Rani? Is she a god? Is she no one of particular note? Get ready to get hype, or if you're hearing this later, get ready to laugh at how silly we were because she was obviously Tara from the Androids of Tara.

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On this episode we're revolting against our usual format to discuss the Season 15 opener, The Robot Revolution.

Is this an effective season opener? Do we need more dead cats? Does RTD handle incels and coercion appropriately? What about K9's X-rated spin-off? What do we think of the spiky Doctor-Belinda dynamic? Is David an American sleeper agent? Why do we love retrofuturism? And could we be dealing with a god of stories? Answers to all these questions on this episode of Always Foolish.

Always Foolish is a positive Doctor Who podcast, about finding things we like in episodes we don't. We pick out our favourite bits for these stories, and suggest quick fixes to some common critiques.

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