The holidays are fully upon us. For some, it's a magical, happy time. For others, a nightmare of obligations and consumerism. And for the special few, it's all about reading books about torture and death! That's right, The Oncoming Storm is here this week looking at New Adventures novel Falls the Shadow by Daniel O'Mahony. A tender holiday tale about extra-dimensional beings who come to wreck havoc and death because they are bored, this story see Josh, Ashley, and Rachel really getting into the holiday spirit! So put on your best splatter proof holiday sweater, break out the pliers, and get ready to go to town with us! The Oncoming Storm... This time, we've got a bunch of dead bodies! A lotta lotta dead bodies. Um... Merry Christmas?

So. You've just experienced the horrible deaths of a young cabin boy and  the young mother turned vampire you swore to help. You know you're dying but can't tell your traveling companion. It's understandable that you might need a break. Just, whatever you do, don't let the Doctor choose the vacation loca... aww, you let him pick didn't you? That never goes well. In episode 134 of The Oncoming Storm, Josh, Ashley, Rachel, Sacha, and Dr. Scott join the Doctor and Evelyn in Arrangements for War by Paul Sutton. It'll be a nice relaxing trip to a planet we all know will be invaded in a few weeks. But don't worry. The impending royal marriage will seal the union of the mightiest nations on the planet, which will repel the invaders. What could go wrong? But before they make that trip, your hosts discuss one of the most delicate subjects in all of Doctor Who; Love. The Oncoming Storm... This time, we've got heart problems. And no audio clips. Yeah, we forgot. It happens when you're old. With the heart problems.

It's been a long time coming, but FINALLY, SACHA has come BACK, to The Oncoming Storm! That's right, episode 133 sees our overworked and underpaid actor extraordinaire make it off of the set and back to the podcast. And not only that, he's brought back Dr. Scott Viguie with him. Together with Josh, Ashley, and Rachel, they're getting CR-Razie, and entering The Axis of Insanity, by Simon Furman. The Axis sits at the center of alternate time lines and the Doctor is called in to help when the Joker Jester takes over! What's his insane plan this time? Will the Doctor be able to stop him, or will he end up playing the fool? Will Peri and Erimem be able to help, or will they get 'fired' from the companion job? Find out this week, same TARDIS Time, same TARDIS channel! The Oncoming Storm... This time, we don't have any Transformers. Sadly.

Once again, it's Thanksgiving at the Oncoming Storm headquarters. As is tradition with this holiday, The Oncoming Storm is here in episode 132 to give thanks. Doctor Who thanks. So Josh, Ashley, and Rachel come together, share some candied yams, and share what they are most thankful for in the world of Doctor Who in 2014. Once that's over, Josh and Ashley shake off their turkey related food comas to break down the ultimate Oncoming Storm Doctor Who  non fiction and reference book top 10 list! What made the list? Reference guides? Analytical musings? Behind the scenes stories? Listen and find out! The Oncoming Storm... This time, we've got rankings! We promise, it's more exciting than it sounds.

Excuse us. Have you heard the good word of St. Anthony? Oh yes, it's quite nice. Plenty of maiming and kitten killing to be had as we bring fiery death to the infidels. Would you care for a brochure? Well, if not, perhaps you'd rather listen to The Oncoming Storm episode 131, where Chaptermen Josh, Ashley, and Rachel will take you through the basics using the holy scripture; St. Anthony's Fire by Mark Gatiss. Sure, there's a lot of lizard people and Time Lords in there too, but you'll be entranced by all of the St. Anthony parts the most. We'll just put you on the mailing list. The Oncoming Storm... This time, we've found religion. Fiery hot death religion.

With half of the team still missing, Josh and Rachel once again welcome Dr. Geek himself, Scott Viguie to The Oncoming Storm for episode 130. This week, they come to the end of the first season of the Divergent Universe, with The Twilight Kingdom by Will Shindler. It's a ride of ups and downs, this Divergent Universe thing. Will this season finale give them the answers and direction they are craving from this new universe, or will it be just another random adventure that could have taken place anywhere? Eh, well, at least it's got a giant cave system monster.  In addition, there's listener feedback on the Doctor's love life! The Oncoming Storm... This time, we've got caves. Lots and lots of caves. It's like it's 1983 in here.

THIS IS THE VOICE OF THE ONCOMING STORM. WELCOME TO YOUR NEW PODCAST EPISODE. THIS IS EPISODE 129. YOUR PODCAST LOVES YOU. HAPPINESS THROUGH LISTENING.  ahem. psst! Hey, wanna start a revolution? Josh, Rachel and guest host Dr. Scott Viguie only look like they work for the podcast. In reality, they want it to evolve, but there's a lot of stuff involving mind wipes and implanted memories that make it way complicated. Just check out their discussion about The Natural History of Fear by Jim Mortimore. It's filled with talk about dystopian societies, the Doctor's influence, and of course, the latest episode of televised Who. See! It's the seeds of chaos there! The Oncoming Storm... This time, we've got eight limbs! You'll understand... just don't ask any questions!

Okay, show of hands. Who here has been enjoying Peter Capaldi as the Doctor this season? Everyone? Good, you can stay. Now then, this week in episode 128, The Oncoming Storm turns it's focus onto the eagerly awaited first issue of the 12th Doctor comic series. Josh, Ashley, and Jeff are all here, hoping that this one continues Titan Comics hot streak with Doctor Who. Spoiler Alert: Someone doesn't think so! <Gasp> Find out who as your hosts spend a lot of time discussing the future of the Titan Comics line, let you know what they want for the future, and talk about finding the voice of a new Doctor in print! The Oncoming Storm... This Time, we've got another ancient Gallifreyan secret... in 2014! It's like the 90's again!

Ah, the 1950's in America. The witch hunts, the chauvinism, the paranoia... it really was a simpler, better time. This week, The Oncoming Storm is heading back to those wonder years in episode 127. First Frontier by David A McIntee see the Doctor, Ace, and Benny heading to this joyful time to witness the beginnings of the space race. Little do they know that in humankind's attempts to reach out to space, space has reached out to them! And what about that mysterious Major Kreer, with  his pointy beard all of his chuckling? There's something familiar about him, but we can't quite put our finger on it... Eh, I'm sure it's nothing. The Oncoming Storm... this time, we've got those cute little gray aliens! You know, the probe-y kind!

After all of the intense feelings of mashing themselves together to form a super being, The Oncoming Storm hosts have finally separated and entered the next zone. This zone is, of course, episode 126 where Josh and Rachel are joined by guest Jeff Polier to discuss The Creed of the Kromen by Philip Martin. Following all of the strangeness of the last adventure, this one has the Doctor and Charley getting back to business fighting off alien monster invaders. But does that mean it's any good? Your hosts dig in to the Alpha Sphere to find out, and along the way, we all meet a new friend! The Oncoming Storm... this time we've got the Mentors back doing what they... what? We don't? They're Kromen? Are you sure???