Doctor Who: Radio Free Skaro

293

Radio Free Skaro is possibly the most popular, most prolific and charmingly irreverent (but never irrelevant) Doctor Who podcast around. Since August 2006, hosts Warren (in Vancouver, BC) and Steven (in Edmonton, AB) have provided listeners with their brand of amusing Doctor Who praise and punishment. A year later, Chris (also in Edmonton, AB) was added to the team, and The Three Who Rule were born.Recommended by Doctor Who Magazine, Radio Free Skaro provides an entertaining and diverting listen for the diehard or casual Doctor Who fan. New episodes usually appear on Sundays, following a loose magazine format of the three hosts discussing the news and events of the past week in the worlds of Doctor Who, Torchwood, and the Sarah Jane Adventures. They have also recorded special commentary podcasts for classic series and new series episodes of Doctor Who along with interviews of some of the brightest of the Doctor Who luminaries. Radio Free Skaro is also the official podcast of Gallifrey One, the world’s largest and longest-running annual Doctor Who convention.

Recent Episodes
Episodes loading...
Recent Reviews
  • Field357
    I hope most billionaires…
    Die. That was stated on your podcast. Episode 1006. You just shouldn’t say things like that.
  • joshibeetomato
    A delightful ongoing conversation
    Thank you to the Three Who Rule for being there for me— I do t have anyone close to me who loves the show as much as I do, and you three have been such a formative influence for what makes this fandom so special. Thanks for being mostly positive and loving toward the show and its fans, for sharing so much about the people and technologies that make the show what it is, and for being yourselves. You are appreciated and I enjoy listening to each episode.
  • Hammering Dancer 81
    DALEK FILTERS?
    What if they do a episode with Just dalek voices! I think that would be really funny
  • The real Ken Caslis
    Long time listener but please.
    Listener for many many years, I only have one complaint ….please please don’t talk so much about politics (if it’s a part of an episodes story line that’s ok). I’m a 60 year old conservative with a heart. Evil does not come from only one party…BOTH have much to account for.
  • lesbian lover/6947
    The original, you might say
    I’ve seen other Doctor Who podcasts, but I think this one is the best
  • Paul Shirley
    Sadly Insufferable
    So I am reticent to leave scathing reviews of podcasts. Even if I don’t take to a show, I know negative feedback can be hurtful at times, and sometimes shows just aren’t targeted at me. So if a show “isn’t for me,” I often just pass it by. I’ve probably listened to two dozen episodes of this show, hoping it would get better each time. There were a few that were passable, but never, not once, good or even enjoyable. As an avid DW fan, I’ve tried multiple fan podcasts, trying to find “the right one” with good commentary and reasonably likable hosts… This ain’t it, chief. These three are obviously died-in-the-wool fans, but they’re fans the same way toxic Star Wars fans are fans: their love for DW leads mostly to hatred of DW and quite especially to disgust for anyone who thinks of DW differently than them. They are rude, distasteful, and dismissive of the thoughts and feelings of others. More then once their words made me feel lesser or stupid, unwanted, for thinking or feeling a certain way about an episode, or a scene, or DW as a whole. If you love the joy of DW and you’re looking for a podcast that welcomes you into the community as fellow fans of a beloved series, go look somewhere else.
  • Dorwrath
    Good show
    Sometimes long, sometimes the show needs a referee, sometimes the show should be renamed “The bounty man & The Try-hard”, but when it comes down to it, it’s a fun show and they have a great Community to go along with it.
  • Wolow
    Thank you!
    I just found your podcast for the Flux season. I love it! I am now going back to the beginning and listen to all the episodes. I’m in the #40s now and just got through your recap of series 3 - It’s so great to get to rewatch the series while listening to your recaps or commentary. I can’t wait to get to Capaldi, my favorite Doctor; though I think it’ll take me over a year to do so. Also, listening back to your talk about cell phones, computers, and new social media in 2006-2007 is so wild and like a step back in technology time! I’m really glad I found your podcast!
  • VERIFIED ACCOUNT
    Love RFS
    Wish I were at Galley right now but since this is the world we live in, I’ll leave a 5-star review for these guys instead. Love your podcast, love your vibe and banter (“banter” said in a PCap voice). I’ve been a DW fan since the early ’80s, and you guys keep me going through these televised-Who droughts. Keep up the great work! (originally wrote this in February but it never got posted, hence the anachronistic first sentence)
  • jmisko2011
    Simply must listen
    Love the show. One of the best on doctor who.
  • forcemetonickname
    Absolutely wonderful !
    Been listening for years, true Doctor Who nerds. Every DW fan should be subbing to RFS !
  • Dr John Smith
    Great show
    I look forward to listening to these guys every week. Makes my commutes much more tolerable. Great work.
  • #doctordalek12!
    DIO 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
    I know I just left a review but I just heard the episode where you review rise of the skywalker but when I heard a Ronnie James dio reference I had to write a review cos I’m only eleven but I’m SUCH a big metal fan and every metal lover I’ve met doesn’t know about DIO so thank you thank you THANK YOU
  • Tbtb5050
    Love this podcast
    I really like that I discovered this podcast best Doctor Who podcast
  • Shiloh42
    RFS is fab.
    RFS was the first Doctor Who podcast I ever listened to. The enthusiasm the three who rule bring is infectious, and Steven’s incredible wealth of knowledge and trivia is amazing. RFS is tied with “Verity!” As the best Who podcast out there. A must for all Whovians.
  • Doctor Totoro
    Great for fans
    These guys are a lot of fun talking about Doctor Who both the classic in a new series. Sometimes I talk too much but it seems like I’m hanging out with a bunch of friends in my living room. I’m an old fan going way back 40 years but I still think that they make me young and make me up-to-date on everything. Dr John.
  • bdh221
    what did i just listen to
    Decided to start with the episope covering the series 5 premiere. letting go the fact that i couldn't care less about a shows ratings, they decided to spend over 10 minutes whining about theme music. I checked out a couple other shows and found the same pathetic complaints throughtout. I think the even complained silurians looking to human and about shoes during one of them. These dudes showed themselves to be intolerable fan boys who seem to only watch so they can complain about the show
  • Prairie_Dog
    Top Tier Doctor Who Podcast
    The Radio Free Skaro team are world-class Whovians from Canada, and they have one of the most popular and in-depth Doctor Who podcasts on the Internet. They cover current as well as classic Doctor Who, and their knowledge is encyclopedic. They discuss the show and everything related to it, and sometimes have guests and interviews that add to the listeners knowledge and appreciation of all things Who. They are often asked to participate in conventions, and sometimes these sessions make their way into the podcast. Most importantly, they love the show, and have had life-long involvement with it. Highly recommend listening for Who fans!
  • mongolianhorseman
    Once fantastic, now annoying
    1. Chris is a complete pinhead with no capacity to listen to anyone else’s opinion. He dominates every episode to the point that the show is no longer worth listening to. Hey Chris, nobody gives a crap about your “notes.” 2. I am enjoying the new doctor very much but to have a show about doctor who and not directly address the radical changes smacks of falsehood. These guys are too afraid to speak anything negative about this new series for fear of being anti-diversity. 3. Warrens role on the show has devolved into just making sotto voce snarky comments. 4. For the love of God stop letting Chris dominate these shows. What a complete assclown.
  • Thirtyguitars
    The Reason to Listen
    When I hang out with my friends and we talk about our favorite movies, we laugh, crack jokes, take jabs, go off on tangents, and basically just enjoy ourselves ... and that is THE reason to listen to this podcast. The 3 Who Rule are lifelong fans of Doctor Who with enough clout to nail the big interviews. They clearly enjoy the show, the genre, each other’s friendship, and the opportunity to represent fandom. Other podcasts tend to take themselves too serious, but this one is like hanging out with three of the guys after a long week.
  • TheGrandOldBaxMaster
    The Star Wars Crap
    They keep talking about Star Wars or some game or google maps, but none of it is relevant to the show! It is a Doctor Who Podcast! They aren’t supposed to start a podcast in the David Tennant days and wind up 600 episodes later talking about some crappy Star Wars scene in a movie for a half hour It’s just not the point of why people listen!
  • JimmyD
    Sorry Guys... Time to leave...
    This is the second time I'm unsubscribing. For the same reason. One of the three hosts is a dour, kill-joy. Snide, dismissive, and smug regarding anything HE doesn't like or agree with. It's tiresome. "If YOU say so..." "No. You/They are wrong..." There are ways to show dislike for something without telling listeners they are stupid hipsters. I like the other two. I love the interviews. I'll miss those.
  • The Resident Alien
    Premier Podcast on Doctor Who
    The premier Doctor Who podcast. Always informative, always entertaining, always there.
  • Andy Stehr
    Fun and Informative!
    Great podcast. The folks involved know their stuff and they are fun to listen to.
  • TKH9
    Great home for new & classic Who fans
    I only recently started listening to Radio Free Skaro, but look forward to getting caught up on past episodes. I really appreciate listening to a podcast done by knowledgeable fans of classic and new Doctor Who. The podcast does a great job of keeping fans informed about the new series while paying homage with mentions of the original series. This is a must listen for Doctor Who fans.
  • Phil.........
    Favorite Doctor Who podcast
    This was my first Doctor Who podcast and it's turned into my favorite along with Verity!. The guys know their stuff and I really enjoy the interviews.
  • DiscworldVimes
    👍🏽
    👍🏽👍🏽
  • ally moe
    best doctor who show
    love these guys, funny, smart, nerdy, good stuff
  • Puppy Love 715
    Happy 10th Anniversary!
    These guys are great! If you're into Doctor Who you'll enjoy this show. Fun personalities, knowledgeable, keep their nerdiness in check, and even if you're just semi into Doctor Who it's fun to listen. My whole family enjoys listening as we drive about. Their self deprecating style makes for good radio. They have also become fine interviewers. They keep the conversation going and make their guests shine. And it's produced well. So many podcasts can't seem to even balance their microphones. RFS always is gets it right! Thanks to RFS! Happy Anniversary!
  • Marty Holden
    Always entertaining
    Been listening to the Three Who Rule for years and look forward to my Sunday fix each week.
  • Ndiulio
    The BEST Doctor Who Podcast Going
    Been listening to you guys for about two years now (you were my foray into the seemingly infinite world of DW podcasts) and it’s the podcast that keeps on giving. A lovely balance of perspectives, opinions, knowledge, and nuance. And for what it’s worth, Steven’s encyclopedic knowledge of this show will consistently have you wondering: “Is he some sort of strange genius?” This is one of my podcast staples, so keep on doing what you do guys! Cheers!
  • ScarletTartlet
    Excellent interviews, news, & snark!
    Huzzah, and thanks for all the time and work you guys put in.
  • stevenbenjamin
    Could be better
    Ditch the deep voiced, pedantic, know it all neck beard and I would thoroughly enjoy it more. No one wants to listen to a guy who clearly thinks he's better/knows more than the people he's talking with. He sounds perpetually bored and takes himself and his opinions way too seriously.
  • LindseyCIowa
    Favorite Podcast
    One of my two favorite Doctor Who Podcasts. The hosts are wonderfully knowledgeable about all things Doctor Who and bring a great perspective to the show.
  • TonyV433
    Not As Medical As Hoped
    This podcast about the long running Australian movie series "Doctor Who" is pretty darn good... even if it does not go into deep medical detail. The three autobots in this podcast do not try to fake medical knowledge and come clean with their expertise - filming and making of "talkies". Their sense of humor is also off the charts. They have a long-running gag in which they act as if the focal point of this podcast is a British TV series with the same identical name... about time-traveling and aliens. But as is apparent in their stand-alone episode of The Fall Guy, they just know how to wind you up. (PS: The Fall Guy might work for you Canadians, but the rest of the world prefers the true title of The Autumn Guy. But you rascals ran with that joke, too.) I wish your show continued success and that neither of you three be upgraded (these autobots have become irreplaceable, even if robotics says that they can be easily duplicated and at a fraction of the price).
  • mattpearcy
    If I was going to grade this podcast...
    I would give it a 100... Or, you know, 5 stars.
  • VTinkerbell86
    Entertaining
    I love listening to these guys chat about Doctor Who. Sometimes I wish they weren't so negative about a lot of things, but often times I can agree with them. Either way, I am entertained!
  • grimmer59
    Great podcast!
    I like the interplay between the three host. They don't always agree but they still seem to respect one another and still love Who (even if an episode disappoints). Look forward to all their stuff.
  • lunun
    Awkward and Unpleasant
    I'm pretty sure these guys hate each other and it makes the show super uncomfortable to listen to with all the fake niceness and cutting passive aggressive comments. Pass
  • Doctr M
    Informative fun for any time
    Love it!
  • Erin & the Kits
    Great theme song.
    Commentary is pretty good too.
  • Noah McAwesome
    5 Stars Isn't Enough
    With great segments, captivating subject-matter, stellar hosts and the occasional guests, RFS is my favorite Doctor Who podcast. It's worth a subscription or two.
  • (NotTheDj) Mojo
    Speak!
    When you guys talk it's pretty good, but either stop doing commentaries or do them properly. No one likes a commentary track where the people have clearly not prepared in advance and at least half the track is total silence while we "listen" to them watch the show. We WANT to hear you blab over the whole thing, that's the point! You guys are supposed to be the experts and your insights should teach us about the episode and enhance our understanding and appreciation of it. The best commentaries are when the commentators have clearly watched the show at least once in advance, done some research and have notes prepared - notes with technical or behind the scenes info AND their personal views. It should be a non stop gab fest of GOOD info and insights, not just 2 hours of "wow I haven't watched this in years, hey look he's wearing a blue hat! How cool... [silence or coughing for 2 mins] hey i remember that scene scared me as a kid, lol [more silence]." If that's what you're going to bring us don't bother because trust me no one is listening. But be a broadcaster, use your Who knowledge, do your proper homework and give us commentaries we look forward to! Please? It would be a first. I have yet to discover a Who commentary podcast that feels like some effort was put into it. Be great to have one!
  • Claen
    More Warren!
    I just started listening to this podcast when I got hooked on Doctor Who - new and classic - this year, and I love it. I tried a few other DW podcasts, but this one kept me interested because of the banter between Steven, Warren, and Chris. They don't wait for each other - they just talk like they are in one room together and go off on tangents a lot. I love it! I am sad, though, when Warren isn't on the podcast. His "nerdvoice" makes me laugh so hard!
  • AboveAverageJoe2
    About 30 episodes in and I have had enough.
    I like Doctor Who, I like talking about Doctor Who and I like Podcast. You would think all of those things could go together to be an awesome show. Nope. Hear you have three guys who hate everything New Doctor Who has given them. They dismiss the fans by calling them nerds even though they doing a Doctor Who Podcast. They don't like the Tennant Run even though it is the only reason we are here now due to the backstage disaster that was Ecelston. They also seem not to care what people think. In all of the episodes, I can find, there is no reviewer feedback. None. Its just three guys who like to be snarky about how great things were back in Old Doctor Who with bad sets, acting and plots. I do like some old Who, but lets face it, its not the end all be all of the series. I have tried to get through their audio commentaries, but its impossible. The show is a joke and I hope Nerdist drops it for a podcast that doesn't seem to go out of their way to be everything bad about being fans of Doctor Who.
  • DaveyBoyIndy
    All around great Doctor Who podcast!
    I discovered this podcast through Verity and am so glad I did. These guys are entertaining, knowledgeable, and just fun to listen to. I feel like I am with friends talking about one of my favorite subjects!
  • dBdom
    Can't Live Without It
    In those long, cold, frozen months between Doctor Who seasons I need something to give me hope, some reason to keep on living. This podcast is my succor, my sustenance. It’s the only thing that gives me warmth and joy. I’ve gone back to the very beginning and started listening to them all. Their audio commentaries are hysterically funny. And I don’t care if the news is old by now--there were a few things I didn’t know about so even their old news was genuinely new news to me). They are not only knowledgeable about all things Who, they have a humility and sense of humor a lot of other podcasters lack. (But someone really does have to tie Warren down and make him watch all the black and white stuff. It’ll be good for him.)
  • AliceEverett1210238644
    Awesome Podcast!
    Not sure why there haven't been many reviews of late, but I truly enjoy this podcast. I'm almost 1/3 of the way through listening to all of the podcasts (out of order, as I wanted to hear the new ones, the first ones, and the commentaries first). I don't always agree with their opinions, but I understand where they're coming from, and enjoy hearing other opinions on the shows, because we watch with different eyes and many times we don't focus on or even notice the same things. I love the commentaries, the nerd humor, and the comparative lack of grammatical errors. I'm looking forward to the next 66.6% of it!
  • Drew M Meyer
    Brilliant!
    They're the first Doctor Who themed podcast about new episodes I listen to after I record my own Doctor Who themed podcast about new episodes...
  • Broadway1014
    Just awesome!!
    This is my favorite Doctor Who podcast! I love the interviews and commentaries. You guys have really great discussions even when it's not Who related! Can't wait for more eps!!
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork on this page are property of the podcast owner, and not endorsed by UP.audio.