https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wholistic-a-podcast-about-doctor-who--6418060enTV & FilmCopyright Celtic Ligershttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f88ff5f3a4036a6bd83e36fc752685b2.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wholistic-a-podcast-about-doctor-who--6418060Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:11:10 +0000Celtic LigersCeltic Ligerswholisticpod@gmail.comA podcast about Doctor Who hosted by Gar and Enda. Monthly until the show comes back. Then weekly for a bit and back to monthly again. trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-rip-nuwho--72575328
They examine the nature and fallout of the BBC announcement, speculating about what brought us to this point. They analyse the strengths and shortcomings of the RTD2 era for the umpteenth time and imagine a future for the show liberated from what came before. 

It's a bittersweet conversation marking the end of Doctor Who as we've known it for the past 20 years and also Wholistic itself as it looks to regenerate into something else. Stay tuned! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72575328Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:09:48 +0000Celtic LigersGar and Vivien talk about the big Doctor Who news. Christmas special cancelled! Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf out! Doctor Who being put out to tender! They examine the nature and fallout of the BBC announcement, speculating about what brought us to...
They examine the nature and fallout of the BBC announcement, speculating about what brought us to this point. They analyse the strengths and shortcomings of the RTD2 era for the umpteenth time and imagine a future for the show liberated from what came before. 

It's a bittersweet conversation marking the end of Doctor Who as we've known it for the past 20 years and also Wholistic itself as it looks to regenerate into something else. Stay tuned! ]]>6983truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-the-christmas-itch--69200854
Here's a link to Hadacol Christmas: https://vimeo.com/10398083

Here's a link to Gar's Christmas playlist:-
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nRrmvDjVgvlBHhgtKO4Lb?si=aa7c7ec81e0d41ad


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69200854Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:00:08 +0000Celtic LigersGar and Enda do a Christmas episode to make up for no new Doctor Who Christmas episode. Zaynab is basically third mic.  Here's a link to Hadacol Christmas: https://vimeo.com/10398083 Here's a link to Gar's Christmas playlist:-...
Here's a link to Hadacol Christmas: https://vimeo.com/10398083

Here's a link to Gar's Christmas playlist:-
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nRrmvDjVgvlBHhgtKO4Lb?si=aa7c7ec81e0d41ad


]]>6311truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-i-think-i-m-turning-aquanese--69167598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69167598Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:31:07 +0000Celtic LigersGar and Enda discuss episodes 5 of the Doctor Who Disney spin-off "The War Between The Land and The Sea".8181truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-manic-pixie-fish-girl-feat-james-mccloskey--69110099https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69110099Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:00:07 +0000Celtic LigersGar and Enda are joined by Doctor Who expert and person James McCloskey to discuss episodes 3 and 4 of the Doctor Who spin-off "The War Between The Land and The Sea". 7582truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-me-feat-thomas-lawrance--69036435
Check out Thomas' podcast Wet Cold Irish Summer wherever you get your podcasts. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69036435Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:00:08 +0000Celtic LigersGar and Enda are joined by comedian and podcast Thomas Lawrance to discuss the first two episodes of the Doctor Who spin-off "The War Between The Land and The Sea". Also a remastered version of the 1972 Doctor Who serial The Sea Devils which was made...
Check out Thomas' podcast Wet Cold Irish Summer wherever you get your podcasts. ]]>8025truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-who-sez--68700099
Then sadly in the middle of recording they discover that political, cultural commentator Leslie Lee III died. As well as being a Co-vid advocate and educator he was also an exceptional podcaster whose show Struggle Session greatly influenced this show. He will be missed, consider giving to his family and listening to his work. 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/lleeiii?lang=en_US&ts=1746753610

https://www.patreon.com/cw/strugglesession]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68700099Sun, 23 Nov 2025 03:30:44 +0000Celtic LigersGar and Enda talk about the state of play with Doctor Who, the future of the show and the begrudging obligation to watch The War Between the Land and the Sea. Consider this like the analysis after a  horrible plane crash but for Doctor Who.  Then...
Then sadly in the middle of recording they discover that political, cultural commentator Leslie Lee III died. As well as being a Co-vid advocate and educator he was also an exceptional podcaster whose show Struggle Session greatly influenced this show. He will be missed, consider giving to his family and listening to his work. 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/lleeiii?lang=en_US&ts=1746753610

https://www.patreon.com/cw/strugglesession]]>7222truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-paying-the-piper--66393209
That was.... really something... Goodbye to the Disney money and good riddance! 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66393209Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:21:00 +0000Celtic LigersGar and Enda watch and discuss the final episode of Season 2 / Series 15 / Season 42  "The Reality War".  That was.... really something... Goodbye to the Disney money and good riddance! 
That was.... really something... Goodbye to the Disney money and good riddance! 
]]>9199falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-wish--66393208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66393208Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:20:51 +0000Celtic LigersGar and Enda watch and discuss the penultimate episode of Season 2 / Series 15 / Season 42  "Wish World".  First part of the series finale where some things happen that don't really make any sense. 3554truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-a-cut-above-the-rest--66176100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66176100Thu, 22 May 2025 07:00:10 +0000Celtic LigersGar and Enda talk about a lovely little episode of Doctor Who called "The Story and the Engine" by Inua Ellams. Check it out. 5210truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-nul-points--66176032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66176032Wed, 21 May 2025 07:00:10 +0000Celtic LigersDue to timey wimey reasons there was some sorta bigeneration in the neutron flow and Gar and Enda are talking about the currently most recent episode of Doctor Who "The Interstellar Song Contest" written by Juno Dawson. Is it the most insidious...6254truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-do-i-feel-lucky--66002070]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66002070Thu, 08 May 2025 17:00:08 +0000Celtic LigersGar and Enda watch and discuss "Lucky Day". Episode 4 from Season 2 / Series 15 of Disney Plus Doctor Who.]]>6815truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-lights-camera-racism-would-you-be-well--65827333]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65827333Thu, 01 May 2025 17:00:13 +0000Celtic LigersGar and Enda watch and discuss "Lux" and "The Well". Episodes 2 and 3 from Season 2 / Series 15.]]>8339truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-planet-of-the-incels--65609921
They also talk about the future of the show following some worrying comments by Russell T Davies and also debate the upcoming Eurovision episode given Israel's participation in the contest. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65609921Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:09:19 +0000Celtic LigersGar and Enda watch and discuss the season 2 / series 15 opener, "The Robot Revolution" They also talk about the future of the show following some worrying comments by Russell T Davies and also debate the upcoming Eurovision episode given Israel's...
They also talk about the future of the show following some worrying comments by Russell T Davies and also debate the upcoming Eurovision episode given Israel's participation in the contest. ]]>7318truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-in-space-no-one-can-hear-you-unionise--65261765
Written by potential new showrunner Peter McTighe, the hosts use "Kerblam!" and its 2023 Target novelisation to speculate on the future of the series....and....ehhhh....

Theme Music is by Dr Keyz (https://www.youtube.com/@DrKEYZ)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65261765Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:43:48 +0000Celtic LigersGar and Enda watch and discuss the 2018 episode "Kerblam!" which is about Amazon... but in Space!  Written by potential new showrunner Peter McTighe, the hosts use "Kerblam!" and its 2023 Target novelisation to speculate on the future of the...
Written by potential new showrunner Peter McTighe, the hosts use "Kerblam!" and its 2023 Target novelisation to speculate on the future of the series....and....ehhhh....

Theme Music is by Dr Keyz (https://www.youtube.com/@DrKEYZ)]]>7492truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-putting-the-christ-back-in-doctor-who-christmas-special--63664133

Theme Music is by Dr Keyz (https://www.youtube.com/@DrKEYZ)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63664133Sun, 12 Jan 2025 18:00:06 +0000Celtic LigersGar and Enda discuss the 2025 Doctor Who Christmas special "Joy to the World" about a mysterious and evil briefcase in a time travelling hotel which gets handcuffed to IRISH person Nicola Coughlan!This will be the fourth time Steven Moffat has written...

Theme Music is by Dr Keyz (https://www.youtube.com/@DrKEYZ)]]>5280truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-new-new-who--62979039
On this episode they talk about a Deadline article concerning the poor ratings, Ncuti Gatwa’s future as The Doctor, the upcoming spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea, potential new showrunners once RTD departs, Big Finish audio dramas rehabilitating some mismanaged characters, the next Christmas special “Joy to the World” and then FINALLY, they close out saying who or what they’d like to see as the next Regeneration.

Theme Music is by Dr Keyz (https://www.youtube.com/@DrKEYZ)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62979039Sat, 23 Nov 2024 18:10:51 +0000Celtic LigersFor the Doctor’s birthday, Enda and Gar break out onto a separate feed and endeavour to make their Doctor Who podcast even more self indulgent. On this episode they talk about a Deadline article concerning the poor ratings, Ncuti Gatwa’s future as...
On this episode they talk about a Deadline article concerning the poor ratings, Ncuti Gatwa’s future as The Doctor, the upcoming spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea, potential new showrunners once RTD departs, Big Finish audio dramas rehabilitating some mismanaged characters, the next Christmas special “Joy to the World” and then FINALLY, they close out saying who or what they’d like to see as the next Regeneration.

Theme Music is by Dr Keyz (https://www.youtube.com/@DrKEYZ)]]>7382truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-empire-of-meh--62979236
Here is the original description from June 30th 2024:

Gar and Enda watch and discuss "Empire of Death", the finale of the first Disney Plus era Doctor Who series.

They do some tidying up of bits they forgot to say through out the series including some depictions of the Irish in Doctor Who, the Steven Moffat era spin-off "Class" and the introduction of the "Whoniverse" (eugh) as a whole. 

Finally they talk about their feelings through out the season, highs and lows and give their overall rankings and hopes for the future. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62979236Sat, 23 Nov 2024 18:10:20 +0000Celtic LigersThis episode was originally released on the Celtic Ligers Patreon Feed (www.patreon.com/celticligers). Here is the original description from June 30th 2024: Gar and Enda watch and discuss "Empire of Death", the finale of the first Disney Plus era...
Here is the original description from June 30th 2024:

Gar and Enda watch and discuss "Empire of Death", the finale of the first Disney Plus era Doctor Who series.

They do some tidying up of bits they forgot to say through out the series including some depictions of the Irish in Doctor Who, the Steven Moffat era spin-off "Class" and the introduction of the "Whoniverse" (eugh) as a whole. 

Finally they talk about their feelings through out the season, highs and lows and give their overall rankings and hopes for the future. ]]>7640truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-sutekh-bros--62978405
Here is the original description from June 20th 2024:

Gar and Enda discuss the latest episode of Disney Plus era Doctor Who, "The Legend of Ruby Sunday". The first of a two part series finale where... not that much happens. 


The Doctor and Ruby go to UNIT HQ and faff around for a bit before some big reveal.


Before all that they talk about the possible outcome of the middling ratings, Doctor Who spin-offs and the first Russell T Davies attempt to bring the show to America. 


No reactionary shithead takes this week as they've either stopped watching or were too transphobic!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62978405Sat, 23 Nov 2024 18:07:15 +0000Celtic LigersThis episode was originally released on the Celtic Ligers Patreon Feed (www.patreon.com/celticligers). Here is the original description from June 20th 2024: Gar and Enda discuss the latest episode of Disney Plus era Doctor Who, "The Legend of Ruby...
Here is the original description from June 20th 2024:

Gar and Enda discuss the latest episode of Disney Plus era Doctor Who, "The Legend of Ruby Sunday". The first of a two part series finale where... not that much happens. 


The Doctor and Ruby go to UNIT HQ and faff around for a bit before some big reveal.


Before all that they talk about the possible outcome of the middling ratings, Doctor Who spin-offs and the first Russell T Davies attempt to bring the show to America. 


No reactionary shithead takes this week as they've either stopped watching or were too transphobic!
]]>6650truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-historians-will-say-they-were-just-good-friends--62979219
Here is the original description from June 12th 2024:

Gar and Enda discuss the latest episode of Disney Plus era Doctor Who, "Rogue" which is Bridgerton with shapeshifting bird people and The Doctor comes out as not just suggestively queer.


Then we hear the takes from a cavalcade of reactionary dumbos. LISTEN.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62979219Sat, 23 Nov 2024 18:06:53 +0000Celtic LigersThis episode was originally released on the Celtic Ligers Patreon Feed (www.patreon.com/celticligers). Here is the original description from June 12th 2024: Gar and Enda discuss the latest episode of Disney Plus era Doctor Who, "Rogue" which is...
Here is the original description from June 12th 2024:

Gar and Enda discuss the latest episode of Disney Plus era Doctor Who, "Rogue" which is Bridgerton with shapeshifting bird people and The Doctor comes out as not just suggestively queer.


Then we hear the takes from a cavalcade of reactionary dumbos. LISTEN.
]]>7987truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-it-s-like-a-metaphor--62978404
Here is the original description from June 4th 2024:

The Ligers (incl. Enda) talk about the latest Disney Plus Doctor Who episode, "Dot and Bubble" about the kids not looking up from their bloody phones and getting eaten by slug things but after the twist ending you won't feel bad about it at all. 


But that's not all! They also talk about Doctor Who in Ireland and listen to the bad reviews from headbangers and then that's all!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62978404Sat, 23 Nov 2024 18:02:15 +0000Celtic LigersThis episode was originally released on the Celtic Ligers Patreon Feed (www.patreon.com/celticligers). Here is the original description from June 4th 2024: The Ligers (incl. Enda) talk about the latest Disney Plus Doctor Who episode, "Dot and...
Here is the original description from June 4th 2024:

The Ligers (incl. Enda) talk about the latest Disney Plus Doctor Who episode, "Dot and Bubble" about the kids not looking up from their bloody phones and getting eaten by slug things but after the twist ending you won't feel bad about it at all. 


But that's not all! They also talk about Doctor Who in Ireland and listen to the bad reviews from headbangers and then that's all!
]]>5707truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-r-i-p-mad-james--62978402
Here is the original description from May 27th 2024:

Gar and Enda discuss "73 Yards". A classic from the Russell T Davies genre of "what if some weird spooky shit happened?".


They begin by talking about the state of the series at the half way point, the squiggly ratings and haters coming to all sorts of conclusions.


Then they delve in what is probably the best episode of this series so far, in granular detail without James to course correct or make fun of how stupid the show is. 


Finally, they close out on some bad reviews from bad faith idiots. This time they are really bad! 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62978402Sat, 23 Nov 2024 17:59:05 +0000Celtic LigersThis episode was originally released on the Celtic Ligers Patreon Feed (www.patreon.com/celticligers). Here is the original description from May 27th 2024: Gar and Enda discuss "73 Yards". A classic from the Russell T Davies genre of "what if some...
Here is the original description from May 27th 2024:

Gar and Enda discuss "73 Yards". A classic from the Russell T Davies genre of "what if some weird spooky shit happened?".


They begin by talking about the state of the series at the half way point, the squiggly ratings and haters coming to all sorts of conclusions.


Then they delve in what is probably the best episode of this series so far, in granular detail without James to course correct or make fun of how stupid the show is. 


Finally, they close out on some bad reviews from bad faith idiots. This time they are really bad! 
]]>7662truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-war-is-hell-which-doesn-t-exist--62978401
Here is the original description from May 20th 2024:

The Ligers (inc. Enda) discuss Steven Moffat's triumphant return to Doctor Who with his latest episode "Boom". 


After a brief talk about the space EU and The Fugitive Doctor, we break down the quirks and particularities of Moffat's writing which are all on full display in this latest offering. 


Then we listen to some sicko Youtubers get very upset about a show they haven't watched and do not understand.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62978401Sat, 23 Nov 2024 17:58:48 +0000Celtic LigersThis episode was originally released on the Celtic Ligers Patreon Feed (www.patreon.com/celticligers). Here is the original description from May 20th 2024: The Ligers (inc. Enda) discuss Steven Moffat's triumphant return to Doctor Who with his...
Here is the original description from May 20th 2024:

The Ligers (inc. Enda) discuss Steven Moffat's triumphant return to Doctor Who with his latest episode "Boom". 


After a brief talk about the space EU and The Fugitive Doctor, we break down the quirks and particularities of Moffat's writing which are all on full display in this latest offering. 


Then we listen to some sicko Youtubers get very upset about a show they haven't watched and do not understand.]]>6126truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-doctor-woke--62978400
Here is the original description from May 15th 2024

After some chat about Stewart Lee, Douglas Adams and the Doctor's robot dog K-9, The Ligers (inc. Enda) get into their thoughts on the first two episodes of the new Disney plus Doctor Who. 


There's the first episode "Space Babies" which is exactly as it sounds and then the second episode is "The Devil's Chord" where The Doctor and Ruby Sunday visit Abbey Road in 1963 to see The Beatles record whatever album they recorded then. Except no they don't (!) because space god villain Maestro (played by drag queen Jinkx Monsoon) has only gone and eaten all the music in the world! 


Doctor Who is woke now and the globalists are taking over and frankly folkx.... I'm here for it. Honestly, slay. Oh no it got me too!! Help!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62978400Sat, 23 Nov 2024 17:57:54 +0000Celtic LigersThis episode was originally released on the Celtic Ligers Patreon Feed (www.patreon.com/celticligers). Here is the original description from May 15th 2024 After some chat about Stewart Lee, Douglas Adams and the Doctor's robot dog K-9, The Ligers...
Here is the original description from May 15th 2024

After some chat about Stewart Lee, Douglas Adams and the Doctor's robot dog K-9, The Ligers (inc. Enda) get into their thoughts on the first two episodes of the new Disney plus Doctor Who. 


There's the first episode "Space Babies" which is exactly as it sounds and then the second episode is "The Devil's Chord" where The Doctor and Ruby Sunday visit Abbey Road in 1963 to see The Beatles record whatever album they recorded then. Except no they don't (!) because space god villain Maestro (played by drag queen Jinkx Monsoon) has only gone and eaten all the music in the world! 


Doctor Who is woke now and the globalists are taking over and frankly folkx.... I'm here for it. Honestly, slay. Oh no it got me too!! Help!]]>6754truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/000-a-brief-history-of-time-and-relative-dimension-in-space--62978399
Here is the original description:

May 7th 2024

Wholistic is a Celtic Ligers mini-series about Doctor Who. Each week, The Ligers watch the latest episode of the new series and talk about it. 


Get an idea of what to expect in this episode ZERO where The Ligers and guest host Enda do a potted history of the show and its various showrunners, talk about their experiences with the series, its highs and lows. What's the state of play now as it moves onto Disney? 


Listen to Gar try to justify why this is relevant to the Celtic Ligers at all and decide for yourself!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62978399Sat, 23 Nov 2024 17:57:16 +0000Celtic LigersThis episode was originally released on the Celtic Ligers Patreon Feed (www.patreon.com/celticligers). Here is the original description: May 7th 2024 Wholistic is a Celtic Ligers mini-series about Doctor Who. Each week, The Ligers watch the latest...
Here is the original description:

May 7th 2024

Wholistic is a Celtic Ligers mini-series about Doctor Who. Each week, The Ligers watch the latest episode of the new series and talk about it. 


Get an idea of what to expect in this episode ZERO where The Ligers and guest host Enda do a potted history of the show and its various showrunners, talk about their experiences with the series, its highs and lows. What's the state of play now as it moves onto Disney? 


Listen to Gar try to justify why this is relevant to the Celtic Ligers at all and decide for yourself!

]]>6789truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-wholistic-a-podcast-about-doctor-who--62978964
Starting life as a mini-series on Celtic Ligers (an irish politics and comedy podcast available on all good platforms and patreon.com/celticligers) now Enda and Gar are breaking out on a separate feed.

We liked talking about Doctor Who too much and to a degree that wasn’t really fitting the remit of our Daddy show so here it all is out from behind the paywall for The Doctor’s birthday, 23rd November. 

We’re going to do monthly episodes until the series returns then do an episode…per episode while the show is on.

We’ll talk about all different aspects about the show and various little… do I need to justify this? I’m shooting the breeze with my friend and comrade Enda about Doctor Who! Please listen if you are so inclined. Alright. Enjoy.

Theme Music is by Dr Keyz (https://www.youtube.com/@DrKEYZ)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62978964Sat, 23 Nov 2024 17:56:38 +0000Celtic LigersHello and welcome to Wholistic. A Doctor Who podcast. Starting life as a mini-series on Celtic Ligers (an irish politics and comedy podcast available on all good platforms and http://www.patreon.com/celticligers) now Enda and Gar are breaking out on...
Starting life as a mini-series on Celtic Ligers (an irish politics and comedy podcast available on all good platforms and patreon.com/celticligers) now Enda and Gar are breaking out on a separate feed.

We liked talking about Doctor Who too much and to a degree that wasn’t really fitting the remit of our Daddy show so here it all is out from behind the paywall for The Doctor’s birthday, 23rd November. 

We’re going to do monthly episodes until the series returns then do an episode…per episode while the show is on.

We’ll talk about all different aspects about the show and various little… do I need to justify this? I’m shooting the breeze with my friend and comrade Enda about Doctor Who! Please listen if you are so inclined. Alright. Enjoy.

Theme Music is by Dr Keyz (https://www.youtube.com/@DrKEYZ)]]>78falsefull