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Friday, February 14
 

2:30pm PST

TARDIS Talks: Gallifrey One 2025 Academic Symposium
Friday February 14, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PST
A Gallifrey One special event. We are proud to bring you our annual symposium on Doctor Who academic topics, a special presentation of short lectures by convention attendees on a variety of topics, selected by Paul Booth and Joy Piedmont.  Presenters and topics at this year's TARDIS Talks session include:
  • Keynote address: Steven Schapansky, Radio Free Skaro, "We All Make Doctor Who"
  • Jane McCamant, "Is Doctor Who a religion? Sociological Perspectives on Faith and Fandom"
  • Lena Barkin, "London 1963! Doctor Who's Shifting Perspectives on a Fixed Point in Time"
  • Tom Dickinson, "Doctor Who and the Fourth Wall"
  • Catrina Parker, "The Doctor and the Power of Play"
Panelists
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Catrina Parker

Cosplayer, Podcaster, Quirky Pop
I am the host of the Quirky Pop podcast where quirky pop culture characters in TV, Film and other areas are discussed with a hint of social science My undergraduate degree is in Human Development. I have also appeared on other podcast to discuss pop culture. I’ve been interviewed... Read More →
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Jane McCamant

Sociologist by training, librarian by profession, new Doctor Who convert. @salterton.bsky.social
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Joy Piedmont

Co-producer, Reality Bomb
Joy's a K-12 Librarian at a Manhattan independent school. As a freelance writer, she has contributed to Entertainment Weekly’s PopWatch and reviewed YA literature for School Library Journal. Since 2017, she has co-produced Reality Bomb: A Doctor Who Podcast with Graeme Burk. You can also hear her on Five Years Rapid, a podcast that covered the Third Doctor's era, which she co-hosted with Kyle Anderson. Along with Rachel Donner and Graeme Burk, she organized the Gallifrey Stands fundraisers which raised money and awareness for issues... Read More →
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Lena Barkin

Fan Studies Scholar, The Fanthropologist
Jamie scholar, Doctor Who lifer - I wrote a Polygon article about how villains are hot@scenicrailway.bsky.com
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Paul Booth

Dr. Booth is a Professor of Media and Cinema Studies/Communication Technology in the College of Communication of DePaul University.
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Steven Schapansky

Host/Interviewer, Radio Free Skaro
Steven is a Hugo Award-winning podcaster with well over a decade of experience in the world of podcasting. Steven is one of the co-hosts and producers of the long running and popular Doctor Who podcast Radio Free Skaro. He also co-hosts and produces The Memory Cheats and Lazy Doctor... Read More →
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Tom Dickinson

Host and Sole Proprietor, Doctor Who: The Moment
Friday February 14, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PST
Program B (Pacific Coast 4/5)

6:00pm PST

Fan Video Happy Hour
Friday February 14, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST
The Internet has an endless array of fan-made music videos for every ‘ship and character in the Doctor Who Universe. Join us Friday evening for a showcase of the best Doctor Who fan videos on the internet. Bring your evening cocktails and come feel all the feels. You’ll never listen to “A Whole New World” the same way again.
Panelists
avatar for Kim Rogers

Kim Rogers

Co-Editor, Head Over Feels
I just have a lot of feelings
Friday February 14, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST
Program B (Pacific Coast 4/5)

8:00pm PST

The Idiot's Lantern: Sketch Comedy Show
Friday February 14, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Back for its 12th year, Gallifrey One's main-stage sketch comedy show returns to Friday night! The Idiot's Lantern explores the comical side of Doctor Who and fandom through live sketches and videos. A huge production that's always a popular event, get in line early for a great seat!

Producers: Bob Mitsch & Athena Stamos. 
Special Guest: Travis Richey. 
Cast: Patrick Beckstead, Lauren Bancroft, Dana DeRuyck, Vinnie Donadio, Andrew T Elkins, Chad Edward Lee Evett, Adam Joseph Ferry, Brad Hansen, Jesse Merlin, Daniel Mills, Bob Mitsch, Jordan Munn, Joshua Poole, Suzy Snowden-Ifft, Athena Stamos, Theo Tiedemann, and Aubrey West. 
Crew: Ray Bender, Sal Giliberto, Malaki Keller, Jamie Mason, Michael Mason, Carl Revis, and Veronica Swarens. 
Special Thanks: Erik Engman, Justin Nyquist, and Sasha A Venola. 
Guests
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Travis Richey

Inspector Spacetime
Panelists
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Andrew T Elkins

Cosplayer, Event Producer, Talent Agent, Geek ReGeneration, Geek ReGeneration
Andrew is a long-time Doctor Who and Science-Fiction Fan who has become very well known for his 4th Doctor cosplay through Geek Regeneration. Other cosplays include the Brigadier, the 3rd Doctor, Tony Stark, Doctor Strange, and Albus Dumbledore, with many more in the works. He has... Read More →
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Athena Stamos

Producer / Performer, The Idiot's lantern
Life-long Doctor Who and James Bond fan. Probably thinking about cats, cars, travel, space, or spy stuff! Cosplay cover girl for Titan Comics' Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #1. Character model for Cinder, the War Doctor's companion, in the game Doctor Who: Legacy and a couple... Read More →
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Bob Mitsch

Writer, Actor, Cosplayer, The Idiot's lantern, Replica Wardrobe
Graduate of the English and Screenwriting Program at USC. Previously worked in Post Production at Riot Santa Monica and Starz Media. Cosplayer, Part Time Costume Commission Taker, Writer, Actor. Most of all a Doctor Who fan for over 30 years!
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Brad Hansen

Video specialist, car guy, writer, and all around geek.
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Lauren Bancroft

Producer, Bancroffed Inc.
Lauren Bancroft is a Los Angeles-based producer most known for the documentary The Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles with Billie Eilish (Disney+), and the renowned sketch comedy show CBS Showcase 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 (Paramount). Also, for short films... Read More →
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Theo Tiedemann

Theo Tiedemann is a filmmaker and actor based in New York. An avid cosplayer, artist, writer, and the creator of an original Teen Wolf-inspired fan series called By The Code, which can be found on Vimeo and YouTube.
Friday February 14, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Program A (Marquis Ballroom)

9:30pm PST

Friday Night Karaoke
Friday February 14, 2025 9:30pm - Saturday February 15, 2025 2:00am PST
Karaoke all night long!  Gallifrey One's 2025 karaoke program will take place on Thursday night in the main auditorium (Program A), and on Friday and Saturday nights in Program B. There are cash bars outside the room in the convention center foyer.
Friday February 14, 2025 9:30pm - Saturday February 15, 2025 2:00am PST
Program B (Pacific Coast 4/5)

10:00pm PST

The Valentine's Day Dance Party
Friday February 14, 2025 10:00pm - Saturday February 15, 2025 1:00am PST
Dance until dawn (or, well, at least until very late in the evening) as DJ Dancin' Dan Murphy returns to spin some great tunes, old favorites and new grooves, all night long... And for those celebrating Valentine's Day, bring your spouse, significant other or intended to the floor!
Panelists
avatar for Dan Murphy

Dan Murphy

Born and raised in Danvers, MA. Became a Doctor Who viewer & fan in October 1980. I enjoy all aspects of the series and enjoy meeting fellow fans. You'll see me greeting you on Thursday afternoon. I'm also your Friday night DJ.
Friday February 14, 2025 10:00pm - Saturday February 15, 2025 1:00am PST
Program A (Marquis Ballroom)
 
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