Dr. Who is one of the longest running TV shows on the BBC, and it's got a huge fandom surrounding it, called Whovians. And while it might not seem like, Whovianism, might just be RELIGION!!!!! Whovians, like other passionate fan cultures, create art & fan fiction and engage in a strong remix and cosplay culture. But it's more than that. Dr. Who provides a philosophy; a way of understanding the universe. Fans embrace this in ways that are similar to most world religions: a positive influence that changes their approach to daily life. Also, the Tardis makes a pretty great shrine! Special thanks to Chris Myers for helping with research on this episode!!!! Let us know what sorts of crazy ideas you have, about this episode and otherwise: Tweet at us! @pbsideachannel (yes, the longest twitter username ever) Email us! pbsideachannel [at] gmail [dot] com Hosted by Mike Rugnetta (@mikerugnetta) Made by Kornhaber Brown (http://www.kornhaberbrown.com/) MENTIONED LINKS Engadget Story: http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/28/pbs-draws-link-between-digital-music-ethics-and-magic-spells/ Society for Public Knowledge: http://publicknowledge.org/ DR.WHO FAN ASSETS TEAM TARDIS. http://squarewithahorn.deviantart.com/favourites/?offset=24#/d20uf0a DR Who Adventure Time http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=§ion=&q=dr+who#/d490kxk Doctor, Doctor http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffronicus/3760072657/ Dr Who http://robotv-56.deviantart.com/favourites/#/d3j895v Dr Who Pilgrim Style http://sailorvita.deviantart.com/favourites/#/d36vjv3 Dr. Who Cat aka Dr. Mew http://klausmasterflex.deviantart.com/art/Dr-Who-Cat-aka-Dr-Mew-283459146 Who? http://www.flickr.com/photos/vonmonkey/5631853761/ iDaleks -- Doctor Who Cosplay At Dragon*Con 2011 http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2011/09/04/15-awesome-doctor-who-cosplay-photos-from-dragoncon-2011/2011-0904_dw_cosplay12/ The 11th Doctor, Matt Smith http://paulhanley.deviantart.com/art/The-11th-Doctor-Matt-Smith-134676294 Dr. Who Wallpaper http://hydref.livejournal.com/23006.html Whovians VI http://www.flickr.com/photos/tamaracraiu/7137433109/ Tardis Builders! http://tardisbuilders.com/index.php?board=9.0 Dalek Dress and Police Box Dress http://www.flickr.com/photos/lesather/5214018558/ Eleven + TARDIS cosplay http://doctorwho.tumblr.com/post/13095735107/eleven-tardis-cosplay-peacemilly Junior Doctor http://eleventhdoctorcostume.blogspot.com/2010/05/junior-doctor.html Why I love Doctor Who http://freethoughtblogs.com/nataliereed/2012/02/29/why-i-love-doctor-who/ MUSIC: Doctor Who Theme Tune 2005-2007 By Murray Gold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CYDgezeQas Roglok: http://vimeo.com/musicstore/track/21166 Savant - Ode To Joy http://soundcloud.com/wompworthy/savant-ode-to-joy EatMe http://www.jamendo.com/en/artist/348390/eatme Clockwork - Titan (geometry remix) http://soundcloud.com/wompworthy/clockwork-titan-geometry-remix Chiptune - Kenzalol http://soundcloud.com/chiptune/kenzalol Want some more Idea Channel? Here's last week's episode: "What Do MP3s and Magic Spells Have In Common?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tDMqO7zgqE Want another one? Here ya go: "Is Diablo III Turning Virtual Economies into Real Ones?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyfV5IsAi3Y You want more? Check this one out: "Is Facebook Changing Our Identity?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRiGZJQZ_X4