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| Bonus Gitasode: The Jo Grant Story | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:45:34 | |
"She's an icon, she's a legend, and she is the moment." Sam and Mark are taking a slight delay in our coverage of 'Death of the Doctor' to bring you a brief insight into the life of an often overlooked but absolutely gorgeous companion within the Doctor Who canon. Expect tales of Jo being a woman in STEM, a love story for the ages, and plenty of run-ins with the sea devils, across the entire breadth of the Whoniverse! Find us at our socials: | |||
| 5. Mark & The Children of Earth Theory: The Death of the Doctor Pt. 1 | 22 Aug 2025 | 01:23:57 | |
We are back back back again after another TOTALLY intentional and not at all flop hiatus with a new episode of our beloved podcast. This time, we're diving into a fan favourite story that may just feature some additional content that the occasion calls for. Including a fun theory that involves the contemporaneous series Torchwood 👀 In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review The Death of the Doctor Part 1. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 4. Sarah Jane's gatekeeping knows no bounds: The Vault of Secrets Pt. 2 | 22 Mar 2025 | 01:20:24 | |
As the kids today might say, Sarah Jane refused to share her nachos with Gita and the other divas at B.U.R.P.S. And if that made zero sense to you - go ahead and listen to whatever the heck it is we're talking about this time. In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review The Vault of Secrets Part 2. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 3. 'Need to queen out with Ocean & Minty': The Vault of Secrets P.t. 1 | 08 Mar 2025 | 01:26:08 | |
A Bannerman Buddies hiatus? Could never be us... We are finally continuing with our Season 4 journey of our much-beloved sci-fi show. From SJ's relentless gatekeeping to the return of our favourite lizard man, it has been quite a treat. Not to mention we get so much Gita this episode, so slay! Plus, Mark spills the tea regarding his recent encounters with a few people you may just be familiar with. In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review The Vault of Secrets Pt.1. Find us at our socials: | |||
| Bonus Gitasode: School Reunion | 23 Dec 2024 | 01:41:42 | |
The time has finally come. Sam & Mark cover the epic tale and fan-favourite episode of Doctor Who that serves as the back door pilot for the Sarah Jane Adventures. Plus it's the first time we're actually covering straight-up Doctor Who! And just in time for Christmas!! In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review SCHOOL REUNION!!!! Find us at our socials: | |||
| Bonus Gitasode: The Thirteenth Stone | 30 Nov 2024 | 00:38:16 | |
That's right! Another Gitasode already!! (Aka Sam is v. sleepy and we'll get back to regular programming soon, I promise.) But for now, here's our 2nd entry into the audiobook series, beautifully retold by Mark. You could say this story has some... rocky tensions (oof Sam is also struggling to write these pls help xox.) In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies (just Mark) review The Thirteenth Stone. Find us at our socials: | |||
| Bonus Gitasode: The Glittering Storm | 02 Nov 2024 | 00:39:21 | |
Mark stans can once again rejoice as we launch a new series diving deeper into pretty niche territory. The audio stories! Mark is taking is back back back to the season 1 days with a particularly glimmering tale with the OG gang. I strongly do not advise making a drinking game of every time we said 'gold' throughout the episode. In this episode, The Bannerman Buddies (mostly Mark tbh) take on The Glittery Storm!! Find us at our socials: | |||
| 2. This might ALSO be Art the Clown (Terrifier): The Nightmare Man Pt. 2 | 11 Oct 2024 | 01:12:48 | |
Madonna said it best, there really is no greater power than the power of goodbye. And the 2 goodbyes we have here sure are powerful enough to make a grown man (Mark) blubber like a wee baby. But when Mr Joseph Lidster isn't pulling on our heartstrings, this story provides us with eerie nightmare sequences, the gay robots working it out on the remix, and THAT SCARF!!!! In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review The Nightmare Man Part 2. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 1. This might be Longlegs(?!): The Nightmare Man Pt. 1 | 27 Sep 2024 | 01:24:09 | |
From corny Facebook status updates, to recession pop bangers! We have now officially entered the domain of early 2010s culture. And with this linear movement of time, the gang are maturing and (arguably) encountering their most sinister villain yet. What will Sam & Mark make of this change of tone in their beloved spinoff? Listen to find out!! In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review The Nightmare Man Part 1. Find us at our socials: | |||
| Bonus Gitasode: brat but it's a top 10 list of Sarah Jane's most Brat moments so it's the same but it's not | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:36:32 | |
🎵 When I put on a pod I wanna hear Bannerman Buddies. 🎵 It's officially the end of Brat Summer but not until we find a way to incorporate this phenomenon into our silly little podcast. So we (90% Sam, 10% Mark) will be running through our top 10 most Brat-coded moments of the 365 party girl herself. SJ truly is so Julia. 💚💚💚 Find us at our socials: | |||
| 12. Twink Revival: The Gift Pt. 2 | 10 May 2024 | 01:32:42 | |
As one story draws to an end, another one is just beginning (the former being Bannerman Buddies Season 3 and the latter being the new season of Doctor Who FYI.) That's right! The stars aligned for your favorite duo as we're dropping our season finale simultaneously with the Doctor Who Season 14 (or 1 or 40 lol) premiere!! This should keep the Whovians more well-fed than Leaf & Tree on Rackweed... speaking of... Were the Blathereen basically intergalactic druglords this whole time? Will Luke fully succumb to Twink Death? Is anyone gonna notice the robot dog casually chilling at the school?? Will Sam embarrass himself throughout the end-of-season quiz again??? All of these questions will be answered in our epic finale (also kudos to Mark for putting his full c*nt into the promo materials this week). In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies reviews The Gift Part 2. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 11. Twink Death, literally: The Gift P.t. 1 | 26 Apr 2024 | 01:24:30 | |
It's time for the last story of the season babyyyy! We've got a mysterious new plant, seemingly moral grey areas, literal twink death before our very eyes, and (last but not least) character actress Miriam Margoyles! What more could you ask for? In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review The Gift Part 1. Find us at our socials: | |||
| Bonus Gitasode: Rani Takes On The World Vol. 2 - The Revenge of Wormwood | 12 Apr 2024 | 00:39:52 | |
Mark stans rejoice!! It's time for the human TardisWiki himself to take you through his thoughts and feelings for Vol. 2 of the audio spinoff series, Rani Takes On The World. And Sam is, once again, just happy to be included. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 10. "You are an Art Tart": Mona Lisa's Revenge Part 2 | 16 Mar 2024 | 01:19:57 | |
Is that a Sontaran Blaster or are you just happy to see me? Sam and Mark are once again joined by TV person and culture podcaster Simon Gibson to discuss the 2nd part of this campy campy serial. It may be SJ-lite, but this episode more than makes up for it with interesting lore, sudden twists, surprise appearances, and did we mention art? In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review Mona Lisa's Revenge Part 2. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 9. "Too Many Mothers": Mona Lisa's Revenge Pt.1 | 02 Mar 2024 | 01:25:54 | |
Did somebody mention Art? Well, Sam, Mark, and our special guest Simon Gibson have got you covered as your cultural connoisseurs. This time we're diving into the cultural cesspool of the art world that takes a rather sinister (but oh so campy) twist for our beloved gang. In this episode. the Bannerman Buddies review Mona Lisa's Revenge Part 1. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 8. "You Don't Have a Ghost of a Chance": The Eternity Trap pt.2 | 17 Feb 2024 | 01:05:54 | |
DISCLAIMER WARNING: Unfortunately we have been hijacked by THE BEEP. No, sadly not Beep the Meep (but ugh that would be iconic). But a literal beeping sound from an alarm in the property we recorded in. This was out of our control and we do apologise, but that's renting a place in Belfast for you... Anyways we were pleasantly surprised to find we kinda liked this 2nd part of the ooky spooky serial. Listen to find out why, if you wanna. In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review The Eternity Trap Part 2. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 7. Miss Smith has her Skepticals™ on: The Eternity Trap Pt.1 | 03 Feb 2024 | 01:08:41 | |
Oh boy... Fans of this serial may not be pleased with us as we've encountered a Sarah Jane Adventure that not even Mark has fond feelings towards. So here's a 1 hour, 8-minute and, 41-second rant. Enjoy! In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review The Eternity Trap Pt. 1 Find us at our socials: | |||
| Bonus Gitasode: K9 And Company (A Girl's Best Friend) | 28 Dec 2023 | 01:15:52 | |
As Sia Furler said "Puppies are forever not just for Christmas" and the iconic K9 is no exception. We're changing things up for our 'Holi-slay' special by stepping further back in time and looking at another part of the Whoniverse. A spinoff that stars our favorite plucky journalist and her robot dog that sadly did not get picked up for a series further than the pilot. A pilot that just happens to be set at Christmastime. In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review K9 and Company: A Girl's Best Friend. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 6. David Fincher's 'Gone Gita': The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith Pt.2 | 22 Dec 2023 | 01:07:55 | |
Oh that naughty Trickster is up to its old tricks again. But still as c*nty as ever. Sam and Mark are, once again, joined by the hilarious Jake to discuss the 2nd part of this iconic serial. From the intriguing sci-fi, to the devastating drama, to Mr Tennant doing what he does best; this is fan service we are certainly on board with. In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies discuss The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith Part 2. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 5. "For a dog, K9 sure is catty": The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith Pt. 1 | 15 Dec 2023 | 01:22:04 | |
Forget the Doctor Who specials, Sam and Mark are getting to attend the REAL event of the year! And we even get a plus one for the occasion in the form of our very special guest, Jake. It's time for our favourite icon to tie the knot with the love of her life. But who is this Peter Dalton? And why do I hear metallic strumming?? In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith Part 1. Find us at our socials: | |||
| Bonus Gitasode: Joseph Lidster Interview (DW60 Special) | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:46:29 | |
!WARNING! LONG AND SENTIMENTAL EPISODE DESCRIPTION AHEAD! Happy 60th anniversary to the best darn TV show ever conceived! The last 60 years have blessed us with 15(?) wonderful incarnations of the iconic Time Lord, the most badass companions we can't help but obsess over, and terrifying monsters that fuel our nightmares. Plus who could forget the best podcast ever (Bannerman Buddies) came from it too! In all sincerity, Doctor Who has, is, and always will be a significant part of our lives and its legacy means the whole universe to us. Sooooo we wanted to celebrate the occasion with our listeners by revealing the secret that we have been sitting on for some time... After our recent retrospective on The Mad Woman in the Attic, we got a chance to catch up with the writer of the serial! We talk about the writing process of these episodes, behind-the-scenes tea, and what meeting Elizabeth Sladen was like. In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies interview writer for stage and screen JOSEPH LIDSTER!!!!!! Find us at our socials: | |||
| 4. "Is it THAT wrong to punch the orphan?": The Mad Woman in the Attic Pt. 2 | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:53:54 | |
As Miss Swift said in 2017, "Are you RED-Y for It?" Sam and Mark finish this jam-packed adventure that involves so many twists and turns to make your head spin. (And we're not even talking about that goofy sequence with the accelerated amusement rides). In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review The Mad Woman in the Attic Part 2. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 3. GCSEs & Judoons: The Mad Woman in the Attic Pt. 1 | 03 Nov 2023 | 01:12:17 | |
Are you RED-y for this one? What a time to be a Whovian!! The Whoniverse is officially live on iPlayer, the long-awaited 60th-anniversary episodes will soon be here, and everyone's favourite SJA podcast is back with another recap. This one goes out to all the Rani stans out there!! In the episode, the Bannerman Buddies review The Mad Woman in the Attic: Part 1. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 2. Elizabeth SLAYden should have played The Joker: Prisoner of the Judoon Pt.2 | 12 Oct 2023 | 01:05:59 | |
Miss Sladen truly graduated top of her class in Motherology at the University of Pussycuntslay for this one. In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review Prisoner of the Judoon Pt.2. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 1. Putting the SLAY in Elizabeth SLAYden: Prisoner of the Judoon Pt. 1 | 21 Sep 2023 | 01:05:53 | |
SEASON 3 BABYYYYY! You read that correctly. We are back back back and with quite an opener too! A jam-packed adventure with Elizabeth Sladen taking on the role she was born to play; a villain? In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review Prisoner of the Judoon Pt. 1. Find us at our socials: | |||
| Bonus Gitasode: The Bannerman Buddies Pride Spectacular! | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:55:28 | |
When we say PADAM, you say PADAM! Find us at our socials: | |||
| Bonus Gitasode: Rani Takes On The World Vol.1 - Beyond Bannerman Road | 11 May 2023 | 00:31:25 | |
If you're a Mark stan, have we got a treat for you! Mark will be giving his thoughts and feelings on the first few episodes of the audio series Beyond Bannerman Road, which is a follow-up to The Sarah Jane Adventures. And Sam is... just happy to be here!! Find us at our socials: | |||
| 12. 'You Are The Bane of My Existence': Enemy of the Bane Pt.2 | 13 Apr 2023 | 01:38:51 | |
We did it, Joe! We have made it to the Season 2 finale of the (Sarah Jane) Adventure that is this podcast. We are, once again, joined by James McTeague but this time as a fully qualified doctor, as we discuss this episode. Expect us to talk about explosions, shock reveals, and a whole lot of mother. In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review Enemy of the Bane: Pt. 2. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 11. Mrs Wormwood is Mother: Enemy of the Bane Pt.1 | 30 Mar 2023 | 01:27:51 | |
Sam and Mark are joined by (the very soon-to-be) Dr. James McTeague as we embark on the Season 2 finale. This truly has everything you'd want in a finale; goofy action sequences, old friends reuniting, and unprecedented amounts of slay. It's undeniable that Mrs. Wormwood is so mother in this one! In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review Enemy of the Bane: Part 1. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 10. Trickster? I Hardly Know Her!: The Temptation of SJS Pt. 2 | 17 Mar 2023 | 01:18:16 | |
It's a good ol' fashioned "fix the timeline before it's too late" story. By gar it's been awhile! Join Sam, Mark and Peter to see if Mother (Trickster) succeeds this time. In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith Pt. 2. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 9. It's Fathers Day 2.0, essentially: The Temptation of SJS P.t. 1 | 03 Mar 2023 | 01:09:14 | |
Sam and Mark are joined by Peter McEachern as we head to 1951 for an epic Sarah Jane Adventure! There's melodrama, a child actor giving 110% throughout, and THAT infamous dress (you know the one...). In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 8. Clyde's Dad invented Male Manipulator Culture: Mark of the Berserker Part 2 | 20 Jan 2023 | 01:07:39 | |
We hate men. In this episode, The Bannerman Buddies review Mark of the Berserker Part 2. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 7. Daniel Anthony Deserves an Emmy: The Mark of the Berserker: Part 1 | 06 Jan 2023 | 01:10:31 | |
It's just us squirrel friends today as we review this Sarah-Jane lite episode by having a guest lite episode. The fun never ends with Bannerman Buddies!! In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review Mark of the Berserker Part 1. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 6. Luke is The Zodiac Killer confirmed: Secrets of the Stars Part 2 | 01 Nov 2022 | 01:00:22 | |
In this episode, Sam, Mark, and Florence talk about (you guessed it) astrology! Another fun episode about stars, and zodiacs, and retrogrades. If it's about the planets, you better believe we got it covered! Perhaps even more secrets of our own stars will be revealed in the process.... Find us at our socials: | |||
| 5. Oopsie! It's cause I'm a Gemini: Secrets of the Stars Part 1 | 27 Oct 2022 | 01:04:03 | |
Sam and Mark are joined by Astrology expert Florence Payne in the deep dive of a story about stars, and zodiacs, and retrogrades. All that good stuff. And perhaps one of the Bannerman Buddies will discover the Secrets of their own Stars... In this episode, the Bannerman Buddies review Secrets of the Stars Part 1. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 4. Clowns to the Left of Me, Linguists to the Right: Day of the Clown Part 2 | 14 Jul 2022 | 01:10:51 | |
Today we discuss how Bradley Walsh put his whole OddBobussy into his role and Caolan talks us through the importance of language in Doctor Who media. We stan a versatile podcast. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 3. What do we have ladies? A F*cking Clown: Day of the Clown Part. 1 | 24 Jun 2022 | 01:23:23 | |
Sam, Mark, and guest star Caolan truly enter their respective clown eras. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 2. Bannerman Spuddies 2 Electric Potatoloo: The Last Sontaran Part 2 | 09 Jun 2022 | 01:03:39 | |
Did Sarah Jane survive being fatally shot? Will Kaagh succeed with his revenge plan? Will Maria stop making ominous references to her departure? Find us at our socials: | |||
| 1. Bannerman Spuddies: The Last Sontaran Part 1 | 26 May 2022 | 01:13:04 | |
haha get it? ca-cause the Sontarans look like potatoes? Find us at our socials: | |||
| 11. It was Mr Smith All Along: The Lost Boy Pt.2 | 25 Feb 2022 | 01:13:09 | |
Top 10 saddest anime betrayal vibes. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 10. This became a Scream podcast so gradually we hardly even noticed: The Lost Boy Pt.1 | 11 Feb 2022 | 01:12:05 | |
WARNING! This episode contains heavy spoilers for Scream 5 from 7.50 to 21.33. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 9. It's just another goofy episode with silly jokes for kids: Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane Pt.2 | 28 Jan 2022 | 01:01:30 | |
Don't let the title fool you! This is one is dark, heavy, and oh so existential. But it has The Grask and that's always a goof. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 8. It's Freaky Friday: Whatever happened to Sarah Jane pt. 1 | 21 Jan 2022 | 00:57:34 | |
Welcome to yet another episode where we deep dive into The Andrea Yates Adventures! Find us at our socials: | |||
| Bonus Episode: Happy 15 Years of SJA!!! | 01 Jan 2022 | 01:27:02 | |
Sam & Mark bring the New Year in with style! Find us at our socials: | |||
| 7. Violence is bad mmkay: Warriors of Kudlak Pt. 2 | 17 Dec 2021 | 00:54:05 | |
Mr Grantham gets gatekept, gaslit & girlbossed. Find us at our socials: | |||
| 6. Mr Grantham is my sleep paralysis demon: Warriors of Kudlak Pt. 1 | 03 Dec 2021 | 01:10:56 | |
This episode is about the pew pew guns Find us at our socials: | |||
| 5. Chrissie is a menace to society: Eye of the Gorgon Pt.2 | 19 Nov 2021 | 01:03:04 | |
Will our favourite father figure return to normal? Can Bea's iconic behavior help save the world? Why would Chrissie ever think those pink pumps were acceptable to wear ever?? Find us at our socials: | |||
| 4. This is a Bea Nelson-Stanley Stan Account: Eye of the Gorgon Pt.1 | 05 Nov 2021 | 01:13:39 | |
She's an icon, she's a legend and she is the MOMENT; now come on now. Find us at our socials: | |||
| Bonus Episode: The Bannerman Buddies get Ooky Spooky! | 29 Oct 2021 | 00:28:17 | |
If Doctor Who can capitalise from this Halloween season then so shall we! Find us at our socials: | |||
| 3. Drink every time a sound effect is used: Revenge of the Slitheen Pt.2 | 21 Oct 2021 | 01:06:38 | |
You probably should not actually make this episode a drinking game as that would be DANGEROUS. Find us at our socials: | |||