Rise of the Cilantro-men

Good news, Lettuceheads! The Lettuce Podcast is back from its hiatus and diving right in to Season 2 of Doctor Who! Laura hosts with Charlotte in tow as they discuss David Tennant's first round as the Doctor, the rise of the Cybermen, Rose's significance to the Doctor, and all things Ood. Laura wonders if the Doctor's quirky and silly tendencies are coping mechanisms for a hidden sadness. Charlotte enjoys the inclusion of Sarah Jane Smith and the tension she creates between the Doctor and Rose. Together the hosts laugh over the Dalek-Cyberman insult trading, debate the Doctor's actions with Madame de Pompadour, and list their favorite episodes of the season. Does Rose get a happy ending with the most ideal versions of her parents? Does the Doctor gaslight his companions? And who is better at dying: Daleks or Cybermen? All this and more is discussed on the back-and-better-than-ever Lettuce Podcast!

To celebrate the return of the show, Laura and Charlotte play two classic games in the Fun & Games section: Alphabet Sentence and Kill, Marry, Pity Date. Can you create an alpha-sequenced sentence about Doctor Who? Would you kill, marry, or pity date an Ood? Play along during episode and tell us your results in the comments!

Looking to sip on something while you enjoy this episode or an episode of Doctor Who? Try Laura's homemade “Blue Box” podtail. This take on a wine spritzer includes Sauvignon Blanc, blue curacao or food coloring, and blueberry/pomegranate carbonated water. Let's just hope your podtail doesn't succumb to the same fate that Laura's did (you'll have to listen to find out!).

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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets! On the next topic episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Charlotte and Laura will be returning to their chronological journey through the MCU and reviewing the final film in the Iron Man trilogy.

Until then,

Arugulater!

Lettuce Who (Doctor Who S1)

On this all new episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura takes Charlotte aboard the TARDIS for her first adventure with Doctor Who! They invite their pal Cory on as a guest to chat about Christopher Eccleston's series as the Ninth Doctor. They discuss Eccleston's portrayal as the eponymous Doctor, Rose Tyler as the conduit for the viewer, the various aliens and monsters, and much more. Laura explains her struggle with Rose's boyfriend Mickey, and why the Autons feel scary. Charlotte shares her experience as a Doctor Who first-timer and whether she's interested in watching more. Cory helps explain the Bad Wolf storyline, and shares his history with the Doctor Who series. Together the Lettuceheads reveal their favorite episodes from Series 1, get creeped out by the Empty Children, and fawn over the charming Captain Jack Harkness. Is Christopher Eccleston's dark doctor persona a necessary character trait, or does he need to be a bigger nerd? Why are the Daleks so scary despite looking so silly? And what exactly is Jack Harkness' sexual identity? All these questions and more are on the table for debate in this week's episode!

For the Fun & Games segment Laura, Charlotte, and Cory took a quiz to find out which Doctor they are . They then played a round of “What Would You Do?” where Laura asked Charlotte and Cory questions about being a companion to Doctor Who and what they would do in each scenario. Play along and tell us what you would do as a companion in the comments!

Looking to mix a drink for your next Doctor Who binge-watch? Check out this website that has specialty cocktails for each Doctor up to the Eleventh. This week, Laura suggests having a strong and sweet Boom Town made with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and sparkling wine.

Listen to this episode now!

The Lettuce Podcast is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and Podcast Addict. If you like what you hear and want to be part of the conversation, feel free to leave a comment on this or any blog post. You can also help us reach a wider audience by rating and reviewing The Lettuce Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks for listening and for your support!

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Don't forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. On the next episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte will be returning to The Kingkiller Chronicle with the second book in the series, The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss.

Until then,

Arugalater!