
Bannerman Buddies
A stan and a fan of The Sarah Jane Adventures take a deep dive into each episode of the Doctor Who spinoff as we discover what we love about the madwoman in her attic!
Episodes
50 episodes
4. Sarah Jane's gatekeeping knows no bounds: The Vault of Secrets Pt. 2
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, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:20:24

3. 'Need to queen out with Ocean & Minty': The Vault of Secrets P.t. 1
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:26:08

Bonus Gitasode: School Reunion
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...
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1:41:42

Bonus Gitasode: The Thirteenth Stone
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 som...
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38:16

Bonus Gitasode: The Glittering Storm
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 ...
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39:21

2. This might ALSO be Art the Clown (Terrifier): The Nightmare Man Pt. 2
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 heart...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:12:48

1. This might be Longlegs(?!): The Nightmare Man Pt. 1
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:24:09

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
🎵 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 1...
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36:32

12. Twink Revival: The Gift Pt. 2
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:32:42

11. Twink Death, literally: The Gift P.t. 1
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:24:30

Bonus Gitasode: Rani Takes On The World Vol. 2 - The Revenge of Wormwood
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.
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39:52

10. "You are an Art Tart": Mona Lisa's Revenge Part 2
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 th...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:19:57

9. "Too Many Mothers": Mona Lisa's Revenge Pt.1
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) ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:25:54

8. "You Don't Have a Ghost of a Chance": The Eternity Trap pt.2
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 apo...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:05:54

7. Miss Smith has her Skepticals™ on: The Eternity Trap Pt.1
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 r...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:08:41

Bonus Gitasode: K9 And Company (A Girl's Best Friend)
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 th...
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1:15:52

6. David Fincher's 'Gone Gita': The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith Pt.2
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,...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:07:55

5. "For a dog, K9 sure is catty": The Wedding of Sarah Jane Smith Pt. 1
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 lo...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:22:04

Bonus Gitasode: Joseph Lidster Interview (DW60 Special)
!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...
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46:29

4. "Is it THAT wrong to punch the orphan?": The Mad Woman in the Attic Pt. 2
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 am...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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53:54

3. GCSEs & Judoons: The Mad Woman in the Attic Pt. 1
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:12:17

2. Elizabeth SLAYden should have played The Joker: Prisoner of the Judoon Pt.2
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:05:59

1. Putting the SLAY in Elizabeth SLAYden: Prisoner of the Judoon Pt. 1
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 Priso...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:05:53

Bonus Gitasode: The Bannerman Buddies Pride Spectacular!
When we say PADAM, you say PADAM!Sam and Mark are celebrating the season of Pride by combining our 2 favourite things; Doctor Who and being big ol' queers. For the last 60 years, Doctor Who has embraced the LGBTQ+ com...
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55:28

Bonus Gitasode: Rani Takes On The World Vol.1 - Beyond Bannerman Road
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 t...
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31:25
