Podcast appearances and mentions of Gerry Anderson

Mince pies at the ready! It's time for our Bumper Christmas Edition featuring our very special guest Paul McGann! Aside from an in-depth look at his life and times, Paul reveals who he played in childhood games of Thunderbirds and which Anderson series he'd appear in today...But just what is his reading on the Andermeter? And can he improve his score by singing the theme tune to Torchy and Fireball XL5? Using his trusty sonic screwdriver, Paul unlocks memories of watching Stingray and Captain Scarlet - and gets a few Christmas surprises along the way!Never Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

The original plan this time was to focus on the Alien in The Sound Of Silence but, after watching it, he appears to be stock footage. So we're looking at the SHADO Mobiles instead.

Much to Richard's consternation, the Randomiser has chosen a classic episode of Gerry Anderson's Supermacromation series, Terrahawks!Superfans Jamie and Chris are delighted that Zero's Finest Hour puts Windsor Davies' Sergeant Major Zero front and centre, which is never a bad thing.But what do you think of this slice of 80's Anderson?Never Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

We're down below, in a two man submarine, to focus on the U85 attack craft.

We have so much to get through this edition, including answering your questions about the forthcoming Thunderbirds BluRay box set! What's in it? What's not in it? And WHERE IS IT?? We'll be showing some clips to illustrate the restoration work that's been going on, PLUS a sneak peek at a very special feature, Fabblebox!All this, plus a report from the International Plastic Modeller's Show in Telford, some more from our lovely Podsterons, a special Fab or Fib and Virgil Tracy's bum presses the big red button on the Randomiser! No, really...00:22 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast!05:13 Jamie's report from the International Plastic Modeller's Show in Telford08:20 Thunderbirds Goes Wrong!11:55 Relevant/Irrelevant Podsterons questions16:02 Thunderbirds BluRay questions and answers!19:38 Fabblebox!29:16 Thunderbirds Restoration fixes36:24 Fab Or Fib!41:30 More Relevant/Irrelevant questions!43:34 The Randomiser. Virgil Tracy presses the big red buton!46:56 Fab Facts50:34: Wrapping things up!Never Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

In this episode of Puppets Go BOOM!, Arun and Patricia discuss about the 1969 sci-fi espionage series The Secret Service. The show takes in a small English village where a parish priest named Father Stanley Unwin is a secret member of the British Intelligence Service Headquarters, Operation Priest (BISHOP). Together with his partner Matthew Harding, they are giving assignments by the head of the organization The Bishop to uncover secrets while under the guise of a regular vicar. By shrinking Matthew small using a device called the Minimiser, Father Unwin packs him in his suitcase and has him learn the plans of various people of bribery, counterfeiting money, sabotage, or blackmail and reports it to Unwin to stop them. When the show premiered, it received mixed reviews. While Gerry Anderson and Barry Gray called it their favorite Supermarionation show they ever worked on, many people felt it was too eccentric thanks to Stanley Unwin's well known way of speaking gobbledygook, had far less action and adventure, and was too distinctly British to connect to a mass demographic compared to the other shows like Thunderbirds. It was cancelled after 13 episodes and is regarded as the weakest Supermarionation show ever made. The Secret Service would be the final Supermarionation show and Gerry Anderson wouldn't create another show featuring puppets until 14 years later with Terrahawks under the term Hypermarionation. Is it as bad as people say it is?

Episode 405 is Gerry Anderson's The Investigator  The Investigator, a benevolent alien from a distant galaxy, selects an Earth boy and girl, John and Julie, to assist him in his mission to make their world a better place. The pair are miniaturized to assist The Investigator more easily, and assigned to prevent the theft by Stavros Karanti of a 14th century masterpiece from a church on Malta. John and Julie are presented with a car and a boat, scaled to accommodate their miniaturized size, and set out to thwart Karanti's plans..

Episode 404 is Gerry Anderson's Into Infinity (1975) The crew of the lightship Altares are lost in space when the craft is struck by a meteor shower and goes out of control. Also know as "The Day After Tomorrow"

In this episode of Puppets Go BOOM!, Arun and Patricia discuss about the 1967 sci-fi series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. Taken place in 2068, Captain Black and his crew traveled to Mars to track a mysterious radio signal. They found out that it came from the inhabitants of Mars, the Mysterons. Believing they were going to be attacked, Captain Black and his crew attacks the Mysterons. Vowing for revenge, the Mysterons kills Captain Black and control his mind making him their primary agent to take down his former organization Spectrum led by Colonel White. They almost killed and controlled one of Spectrum's agents Captain Scarlet, but he eventually broke out of their control and is now indestructible. Captain Scarlet, together with Captain Blue and the all female pilots, the Angels, learn more about the Mysterons as they kill off people or destroy vehicles and control them to try to destroy them. Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons marked a major change in Supermarionation where the puppets were more realistic looking and had more dynamic cinematography due to Gerry Anderson wanting to stray away from doing movies and shows featuring puppets and doing more live action projects instead. It also went in a darker direction where the violence was increased and the action was more intense than previous Supermarionation shows. For some people, they loved it. Others felt it was too dark and took away the charm of the previous shows, especially after the major success of Thunderbirds. What did Arun and Patricia think of the show?

It's time to look at another Mysteron agent - but is Gabrielle as inept as others we've looked at?

Mischief Theatre Company has been taking the world by storm for the last ten years with productions including The Play That Goes Wrong and A Comedy About Spies.Co-founder Henry Shields joins us to tell us about their journey from the West End to two series on the BBC - and we get him thinking about how Thunderbirds Goes Wrong might look on stage!00:22 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 03:58 FAB Facts08:17 Mischief at The Royal Variety Performance15:44 Viewers and Listeners' Questions25:58 Space Precinct trailer30:55 The Goes Wrong Show35:54 Viewers and Listeners' Questions49:26 New Captain Scarlet54:34 The Gerry Anderson Podcast Goes Wrong56:49 The Randomiser59:29 Fab Facts01:02:40 The Voice Of The Podsterons01:07:44 Next TimeNever Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

It's time to look at another of the Tracy brothers, this time Gordon, and his solo adventure in New York.

In this episode of Puppets Go BOOM!, Arun and Patricia discuss about the 1965 sci-fi action adventure series Thunderbirds in honor of its 60th anniversary. In the year 2065, whenever danger is happening around the world, a secret organization called International Rescue are there to save the day. Led by retired astronaut Jeff Tracy, together with his five sons Scott, Virgil, Gordon, John, and Alan, engineer/scientist Brains, and London agent Lady Penelope alongside her butler Aloysius Parker, they work together to save people from supernatural or man made disasters as well as stop the evil plans of the enigmatic villain The Hood.When the series first premiered, it was an instant hit. Toys, action figures, costumes, and model sets sold by the millions and the show was very popular for kids and adults all over the world. It even influenced people such as Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park, Super Mario Bros. and Legend of Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto, and South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Thunderbirds gained a new audience of kids around the 1980s and 1990s when the stage show Thunderbirds F.A.B. premiered and reruns aired on the BBC. To this day, Thunderbirds is seen as Gerry Anderson's magnum opus and the peak of Supermarionation. Is that statement true? Is it as good as its reputation says it is?

In this episode of the Who's He? Podcast.... Who's He? On The TV | Thunderbirds - 60th Anniversary Phil celebrates the 60th anniversary of the classic TV series Thunderbirds, created by Gerry & Sylvia Anderson and he tells of the impact it had on his life. You can currently find us on X, Threads, Mastodon, Bluesky and Facebook.  Don't miss an episode by subscribing to our show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts, plus many other podcatchers of your choice. 

We're looking at a hero this time, the Nut for Marineville, Professor Burgoyne.

Thunderbirds was first broadcast on September 30, 1965 — 60 years ago today! This classic Supermarionation series from Gerry Anderson featured the Tracy family and their amazing Thunderbird vehicles as they carry out daring rescues! Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group. We are also on Threads and Instagram. British Invaders is an audio podcast that discusses television shows. We do not distribute the shows themselves.

Thunderbirds was first broadcast on September 30, 1965 — 60 years ago today! This classic Supermarionation series from Gerry Anderson featured the Tracy family and their amazing Thunderbird vehicles as they carry out daring rescues! Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us […]

Join Jamie, Richard and Chris as they celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Best TV Series Ever (Official)!There'll be clips from our favourite episodes, news from the future of Thunderbirds, our viewers' and listeners' memories - and even a game or two!00:23 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 02:20 Our visit to the Museum Of Brands' Anderson Exhibition10:10 Thunderbirds Memories15:10 Mission Briefing: Thunderbirds!17:29 Thunderbirds Cinema Screenings20:47 More Thunderbirds Memories32:00 Supermagnification34:50 Thunderbirds Bluray News40:00 Final Memories43:15 Fab Facts!48:11 Pressing the big red button on The RandomiserLinks MentionedGuest LinksNews LinksNever Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

Who would have thought an invasion of Earth could be conducted with just two aliens in three ships? Have a listen to see if it happens.

Jamie pops into your feed with a special bonus update packed with Gerry Anderson news! Hear all about the brand-new Thunderbirds and Space: 1999 exhibition at the Museum of Brands (VIP launch on 13th September), the Thunderbirds 60th Anniversary double bill hitting UK cinemas from 30th September, and this year's Breakaway Day celebrations on 13th September—including a free Space: 1999 audiobook. Don't miss out on these once-in-a-lifetime Anderson events—FAB!Links MentionedGuest LinksNews LinksNever Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

Time Ram gets a bit hot and sweaty as we take Peter Capaldi's 'Empress of Mars'and re-jig for the Colin Baker era! Join us as we explore TV Centre, pod off from Gerry Anderson and try out some man-servant-splaining. All this, plus Macra! Yes, really. Maybe.

Space: 1999 was first broadcast on September 4, 1975 — 50 years ago today! This live-action series from Gerry Anderson featured the crew of Moonbase Alpha exploring the universe as they fight for survival. Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group. We are also on Threads and Instagram. British Invaders is an audio podcast that discusses television shows. We do not distribute the shows themselves.

Space: 1999 was first broadcast on September 4, 1975 on the BBC — 50 years ago today! This live-action series from Gerry Anderson featured the crew of Moonbase Alpha exploring the universe as they fight for survival. Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can […]

In the premiere episode of Puppets GO BOOM!, Arun and Patricia are looking back on Gerry Anderson's Supermarionation shows from the 1960s. The first one was the 1960 Western Four Feather Falls. Taken place in a town called Four Feather Falls, Tex Tucker is a sheriff who has four feathers given to him by a Native American chief after saving his grandson. Two feathers are for talking to his horse and dog and the other two are for his guns that are able to shoot on their own. In every episode, Tex protects Four Feather Falls from evil cowboys and renegade Native Americans.When the show premiered, it was well received. However, as more Supermarionation shows came out, Four Feather Falls became forgotten. Did it deserve to be forgotten and seen as prototype of better shows or is it a underrated gem?

We're donning our Space Nappies to talk space nappies this time.

Sophie Aldred may be known to millions as Ace from THAT show, but she's also more of an Anderson fan than she realises! From writing her dissertation on Thunderbirds as a student to sporting a few Gerry Anderson badges on her famous jacket when she was in THAT show, it's clear she's picked up a fair bit of Anderson knowledge along the way. How much? The Andermeter will decide... And which episode of which series will the Randomiser choose for her to watch next time?00:23 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 06:38 The Andermeter - What will Sophie score?12:14 Superidentification returns!22:14 The Randomiser - What will it choose for Sophie?25:05 Mission Briefing44:51 Fab Facts!58:30 Next Time on The Randomiser!Never Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

It's time to look at another hero, Nina Barry. This time away from Moonbase and aboard Skydiver - which we'll also be voting on.

Comedian Stephanie Laing is on firm ground when it comes to Thunderbirds, but how will she cope when the Randomiser chooses an episode of Terrahawks to watch with Richard and Chris?It's a journey discovery as she gets to meet Zelda of Guk and learn all about the Terrahawks' efforts to keep the Earth safe from invasion.00:24 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 04:34 The Andermeter10:03 The Randomiser21:35 Stephanie Laing on stage24:12 Mission Briefing35:17 Fab Or Fib40:26 Fab Facts46:35 The Voice Of The Podsterons56:26 Randomiser PreviewLinks MentionedGuest LinksNews LinksNever Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

Once again, no defined villain this time so, instead, our subject is the A-14 Attack Vehicle.

Four Feather Falls was an early supermarionation show from Gerry Anderson. Tex Tucker is a sheriff with a talking dog, a talking horse and guns that can fire without him even touching them! Four magic feathers make this possible in this western series from 1960. Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You […]

Four Feather Falls was an early supermarionation show from Gerry Anderson. Tex Tucker is a sheriff with a talking dog, a talking horse and guns that can fire without him even touching them! Four magic feathers make this possible in this western series from 1960. Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group. We are also on Threads and Instagram. British Invaders is an audio podcast that discusses television shows. We do not distribute the shows themselves.

Comedian and presenter Matt Richardson has memories of playing with Thunderbirds toys as a child - but how does his Gerry Anderson knowledge rate on the Andermeter? And what will he make of this month's Randomiser offering?Chris Dale and Richard James take him on a journey back to a classic black and white Supermarionation series and prime him for watching an episode!00:23 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 03:16 The Andermeter - how does it score Matt's GA knowledge?05:10 The Randomiser - Matt presses the big button12:08 The secrets of standup17:19 Mission Briefing - we prime Matt Richardson to watch a classic episode with us!23:30 Matt Richardson presents!32:31 The Big Build - Matt Richardson shows off his kit bashing skills to build his very own robot.36:35 Fab Facts41:13 The Voice Of The Podsterons - Jamie Anderson joins us to read out your thoughts and comments, and brings us some exciting GA news!53:23 Randomiser preview54:23 Firegull XL5!Never Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

For our summer special season this year, we take at look back at the days with ice lollies and frozen snacks went all freaky, geeky, and intergalactic! In this first chapter we discover how ice lollies could get you into Moon Fleet, fighting Daleks with Doctor Who, encountering Red Devils and Jelly Terrors, plus adventuring with a host of Gerry Anderson characters! 

We're following roving reporter, and Mysteron Agent, Mervin Brand this time.

Four Feather Falls was a 1960 supermarionation series from Gerry Anderson. Tex Tucker is a sheriff with a talking dog and a talking horse in this western series with magical elements. Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group. We are also on Threads and Instagram. British Invaders is an audio podcast that discusses television shows. We do not distribute the shows themselves.

Four Feather Falls was a 1960 supermarionation series from Gerry Anderson. Tex Tucker is a sheriff with a talking dog and a talking horse in this western series with magical elements. Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders […]

Bobby, Rich, & Tom discuss their recent gaming experiences, including Indiana Jones: The Great Circle, Hogwarts Legacy, & Oblivion Remastered. They also offer more initial impressions of the Nintendo Switch 2, praising its upgraded features but criticizing the new "game key cards." The guys get into recent film and TV viewings like Resident Alien, & a look at Gerry Anderson's retro-futuristic puppet shows. The episode wraps up with a discussion of 90s action movies & a preview of a future episode on B horror films.#podcast #IndianaJones #Oblivion #Switch2 #retro #BringTheNoise #JoinTheBrigade

You've Never Seen This, Gerry Anderson's directorial debut, was a short-lived television series from 1955 focusing on people and places with strange or unusual stories to share. Intro special guest: Nicholas Young.

Quite a short episode from us this time, as the story we cover isn't exactly heavy on plot.

It's 50 years since Yasuko Nagazumi and Suzanne Heimer served aboard Moonbase Alpha, but what do they remember about their time shooting on Gerry Anderson's The Protectors and Space 1999?The Podsterons get in touch with their thoughts and comments and the Randomiser chooses an episode of a classic Supermarionation series.00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:09 Your Youtube Comments04:50 Yasuko Nagazumi & Suzanne Heimer25:14 The Voice Of The Podsterons31:46 The Randomiser57:58 Wrapping things up!Never Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekJoin the Anderson Insiders for Extra ContentStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

A story entitled "Space Immigrants" had us fearing the worst - but what we watched wasn't like anything we expected!

This week, Ross sits in for Jamie and brings us a special treat - a look back at Gerry Anderson's early years!Meanwhile, the Podsterons get in touch and the Randomiser serves up a slice of 70s Anderson fare.00:31 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:41 Your Youtube Comments05:22 Gerry Anderson -The Early Days40:34 The Voice Of The Podsterons48:11 The Randomiser1:12:55 Wrapping things up!Never Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekJoin the Anderson Insiders for Extra ContentStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

We're on an asteroid for our latest episode, which we finish with an announcement on the future of the show.

In case you missed the recent Gerry Anderson Day live stream, this podcast includes a return visit from Corgi's David Mather to reveal all the latest news news on their Gerry Anderson models.Meanwhile, there's more news from the GA universe and the Randomiser picks something from the later years of Supermarionation...00:25 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:28 Your Youtube Comments05:28 The Gerry Anderson News!12:06 Gerry Anderson Day reveals31:28 The Voice Of The Podsterons37:28 The Randomiser1:03:19 Wrapping things up!Never Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekJoin the Anderson Insiders for Extra ContentStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

Simon Owen is back from Scalextric HQ with more goodies and Anderson memories to share.Meanwhile, there's news of , the Podsterons get in touch and the Randomiser takes us back to the beginning of one of Gerry Anderson's most loved series..,00:28 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:42 Your Youtube Comments04:00 The Gerry Anderson News!09:08 Simon Owen - Part 227:13 The Voice Of The Podsterons33:56 The Randomiser1:03:09 Wrapping things up! Never Miss An EpisodeJoin the Podsterons Facebook groupSubscribe wherever you get your podcastsThe Randomiser with Chris DaleHelp The ShowLeave us a review on Apple PodcastsTweet about it! Use the hashtag #GerryAndersonPodcast@ImJamieAnderson / @RichardNJames / @ChrisDalekJoin the Anderson Insiders for Extra ContentStay In TouchEmail Podcast AT GerryAnderson.comJoin the Email Newsletter

We've three villains this time, looking at a story that sure was a product of its time.

Once again, no real villain to talk of this time, so our focus is the Explosive Truck from Joe 90.

We've got two villains this time round - Ensign Soames and the communication satellite come radio station, TVR-17.

Janet Wishart proudly lived as a feared witch in Aberdeen, casting curses and chaos until the flames took her.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Janet Wishart loved practicing her evil Satanic magic – and equally loved boasting about it; something you really shouldn't do if you happen to live in the days of the Great Scottish Witch Hunt. (Janet Wisharts's Witchy Ways) *** Have you ever seen the movie “Going In Style” about some retired elderly men deciding to do one last robbery just to see if they had the stuff? Whether you watched the 1979 original or the 2017 remake, the premise is hilarious and fun. But apparently several men in 2015 decided to do it for real – and almost walked away with $200-million in cash and jewels! (The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery) *** The encounter of Gerry Anderson is one of the most intriguing claims of alien abduction in the United Kingdom. Not least as he wouldn't fully recall the incident that occurred in the early 1950s when he was a 12-year-old boy until decades later under hypnotic regression. (The Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson) *** In November, 1980 the MGM Grand in Las Vegas caught fire, claiming numerous lives. Decades later we learn what went wrong, how it can be avoided in the future, and we hear the haunting details of what happened during the fire – as well as the hauntings that are taking place even now so many years later. (A Grand Fire in Las Vegas)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:02:25.533 = Janet Wishart's Witchy Ways00:11:05.062 = The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery00:32:51.530 = Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson00:41:24.609 = A Grand Fire in Las Vegas00:56:00.107 = Show Close 00:56:45.417 = Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/JanetWishart“Janet Wisharts's Witchy Ways” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4rakh24p“The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery” by Laura Allan for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yuu3bxnc, and Jon Rogers for The Sun: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/27esvy74“The Alien Abduction of Gerry Anderson” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2zznednd“A Grand Fire in Las Vegas” by Rachel Souerbry for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/fwzhe9js, Vegas.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/z7krdayv, VegasForAll.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2hj566nw, and TripAdvisor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vez7tvm, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/u5k8f8cj=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: March 13, 2023