The gang talks "The Giggle," the third 60th anniversary special, which said goodbye (we think) to David Tennant and introduced Ncuti Gatwa as the 15th Doctor. analysis of the complex "bi-regeneration" device that splits the 14th Doctor in two, appreciation of Ncuti Gatwa's scene-stealing debut as the exuberant 15th Doctor, thoughts on Neil Patrick Harris's unhinged performance as The Toymaker, discussion of the special's thought-provoking themes around trauma, anger and healing, comparison's to the iconic 50th anniversary episode, speculation about story elements seeded here paying off in future seasons, favorite moments from across the three 60th specials, and hopes for the incoming 15th Doctor's era heralding a bright future.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
00:55 Initial Thoughts on 'The Giggle'
10:29 Discussion on the Bi-Regeneration
24:06 Exploring the Doctor's New Identity
32:46 Reflections on the Episode's Themes
35:22 The Toymaker as a Villain
36:27 Initial Reactions to the Show
36:36 Discussing the Character's Racist Conception
37:14 Debate on Cultural Appropriation
37:54 Controversy Around the Character's On-Screen Appearance
39:01 Analysis of the Toymaker's Character
39:04 The Toymaker's Obsession with Mind Games
40:05 The Toymaker's Perspective on Winning and Losing
40:22 Discussion on Social Media Interactions
41:31 The Spice Girls' Reaction to the Show
42:16 Neil Patrick Harris's Performance as the Toymaker
42:58 Discussion on the Vlynx
43:28 The Role of UNIT in the Show
45:02 The Doctor's New Life on Earth
45:24 Expectations for the New Doctor
50:10 Reflections on the 50th and 60th Anniversary Specials
57:17 The Future of Doctor Who
59:13 Final Thoughts on the Anniversary Specials
