Because of the December timing, Nick & Todd make one more slight detour from "Alien Nation" to talk about the 2014 "Doctor Who" Christmas special, "Last Christmas."
- What are each co-host's respective journeys with "Doctor Who"? Do they both love it, or do one or both co-hosts have mixed feelings? How much has each one seen of the show? Who are their favorite Doctor(s)?
- How many gaps in viewing does Todd have during the new era of DW? Which Doctors has he seen all of? Which episode -- or more accurately, which half-episode from Matt Smith's era -- does Todd love & defend? Which two episodes from Jodie Whitaker's first season does Todd appreciate?
- What did Nick like most about classic DW? Which family member recommended to him the Jodie Whitaker era?
- What were the co-hosts' opinions of "Last Christmas"? Did Todd think it was better than most DW Christmas specials he's seen? How often does Nick watch this episode? Is it a part of his Christmas viewing rotation?
- How did Nick compare this special to other Christmas-themed movies & TV episodes? Does he feel this special is suffiently "Christmas-y" enough?
- What did the co-hosts feel about Nick Frost's portrayal of Santa Claus?
- Was Peter Capaldi's more curmudgeon & less affectionate portrayal considered a good thing or bad?
- Did Nick & Todd like Clara as a companion?
- What musical moment in the episode did Nick appreciate?
- What good (even if slightly somber/sobering) message did Todd feel was the main point of the episode?
- How did Todd compare this episode to some things he doesn't like in certain episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation"?
- Is this special an homage or a rip-off of "Alien," and does "hanging a lantern" on the similarities make it all okay?
- How did Nick compare this special to things from "Rick & Morty," "Inception," "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," and typical sitcoms?
- What were Todd's two nitpicks about the old-Clara scene?
- How did Todd compare this special to something bad from season 3 of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds"?
- What bit of trivia did Todd have about how close Faye Marsay was to continuing her role of Shona McCullough in more DW?
- What did the co-hosts enjoy about this special's take on Santa Claus & elves?
- Which quotes & comedic moments did Todd appreciate?
- Who is Todd's favorite version of The Doctor, and what are all his reasons for this odd choice? Which scene for that one Doctor does Todd think is so cool that he doesn't care how or why it happened?
- What are Nick's choices for favorite Doctor overall and his favorite specifically from the new era?
Listen now for the answers to these and other festive questions as we explore space, time, and the realm of the mind, in the 2014 "Doctor Who" Christmas special, "Last Christmas."
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