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Episode 312: Review of The Zygon Invasion, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 7

In a follow-up. to the Day of the Doctor, Doctor Who's 50th anniversary special, the Doctor and Clara come face-to-face with Osgood.  But, wait, how can Osgood still be alive? Who is Bonnie?  All these questions plus the return of UNIT and Kate Stewart!  Join us as we discuss The Zygon Invasion, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 7.  he Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 312. This episode streamed live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twtich and is being presented in the original unedited version. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown.

Episode 311: Review of The Woman Who Lived, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 6

Did the Doctor make a mistake by saving Ashildr? What happens to someone after an encounter with The Doctor changes their lives forever? Join us as we discuss The Woman Who Lived, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 6.  he Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 311. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown.

Episode 310: Review of The Girl Who Died, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 5

Why did the Twelfth Doctor choose the face he wore? What significance does it have in the scenario where the Doctor and Clara find themselves? Can the Doctor save the village? And did the Doctor discover the Hybrid? Join us as we discuss The Girl Who Died, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 5.  he Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 310. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown.

Episode 309: Review of Before the Flood, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 4

The events of Under the Lake lead into part two of this two part story. Can Clara save everyone if The Doctor is now amongst the dead?  Wait..the Doctor can't be dead, can he? Join us as we discuss Before the Flood, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 4.  Programming note: This episode was recorded at the beginning of 2023 and may include segments speculating on the Doctor Who 60th anniversary. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 309. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown.

Episode 308: Review of Under the Lake, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 3

The year is 2119 when the Doctor and Clara arrive in a Scottish underwater mining facility just three days after the crew unearthed an empty black spaceship. Tragedy abounds as the crew members begin dying replaced with an army of hollow-eyed ghosts. Join us as we discuss Under the Lake, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 3.  Programming note: This episode was recorded at the beginning of 2023 and may include segments speculating on the Doctor Who 60th anniversary. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 307. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, and Clarence Brown.

Episode 307: Review of The Witch’s Familiar, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 2

The Doctor and Davros together again! Join us as we again welcome back Oz-9's Shannon Perry and discuss The Witch's Familiar, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 2.  Programming note: This episode was recorded at the beginning of 2023 and may include segments speculating on the Doctor Who 60th anniversary. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 307. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, Clarence Brown, and Shannon Perry.

Episode 306: Review of The Magician’s Apprentice, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 1

The Doctor, Clara, and Missy travel to Skaro in part one of the two-part Series 9 opening story. What - or who - will they find?  Who was the boy on the battlefield? Join us as we welcome back Oz-9's Shannon Perry and discuss The Magician's Apprentice, Doctor Who Series 9 Episode 1.  Programming note: This episode was recorded at the beginning of 2023 and may include segments speculating on the Doctor Who 60th anniversary. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 306. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Lee Shackleford, Clarence Brown, and Shannon Perry.

Episode 305: Comparing Different Incarnations of The Doctor

How different are the various incarnations of The Doctor? Are some more alike than others? Which incarnations do we think are more alike or most different? Join us as we discuss this fan requested episode. This episode was recorded live and is presented in the original live recording format. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 305. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, and Lee Shackleford.

Episode 304: Review of The Church on Ruby Road

RTD returns Doctor Who to Christmas Day with a festive episode filled with surprises, mysteries, familiar tropes, hungry goblins, and holiday delight. The Doctor meets Ruby Sunday, saves Davina McCall, and begins an all new adventure! Join us as we review The Church on Ruby Road and officially welcome Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor! This episode was recorded live and is presented in the original live recording format. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 304. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, and Lee Shackleford.

Episode 303: Review of The Giggle

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!  What is this game we are a-playing? Who is Stooky Sue and why do the Stooky Babbies weep? Better yet, what made Kyle cry on our live stream?!?!?! We continue our celebration of Doctor Who as we discuss the second of three 60th Anniversary specials.  Join us as we review The Giggle and welcome Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor! This episode was recorded live and is presented in the original live recording format. The Discussing Network proudly presents Discussing Who Episode 303. Hosted by Kyle Jones, Clarence Brown, and Lee Shackleford.

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Real Characters: The Psychology of Parasocial Relationships with Media Characters

Real Characters: The psychology of parasocial relationships with media characters, explores the unique relationship between viewers and fictional characters in TV, film and social media. Edited by Dr. Karen Shackleford, the book showcases the research of leading scholars and practitioners who understand what fictional characters mean to us from a psychological perspective.

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