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"Flicky Mint Cake" Welcome back to the Rack! The latest installment in our periodical drama takes us back to March 1993, a time when perhaps too much information about the forthcoming Series VI is being made public, Rob and Doug's relationship is definitely absolutely fine, and the elephant in Hattie Hayridge's room goes unaddressed. Join us as we witness a space monkey genocide, "enjoy" a double length Androids and contemplate life as a living fridge, a sentient armchair and a big fish-frog thing. Plus spend far too long indulging in nostalgia for analogue-based editing systems. Seriously, that's most of the podcast. In order for any of the above to make sense, you'll need a copy of the mag to refer to, which you can find via archive.org or Stasis Leak.Show notes The Smegazine strips organised by series, by Warbodog (huge spoilers if you're reading the mags along with us) Starburst's review of the Smegazine Danny found someone who likes Timewave Building a Human, because any excuse
The incredible Alice Fraser goes all-in on what makes Red Dwarf awesome. Cleverness! Silliness! Heart! Toast! An amazing parliament-based metaphor (don't worry, not political). A very cool comparison with a Pixar classic. And a traumatic memory of Rimmerworld that lives forever in a dark corner of Alice's mind. Onto series 4 episode 4, White Hole, and it's all going on. Alice shines a light on the different types of humour Grant and Naylor flit between, and how this keeps the show dynamic and engaging for the viewer. We unpack ‘British university comedy writing', trade favourite lines from the ep (so many!) and explore why they're so great. We celebrate Hattie Hayridge.And, of course, we break down the iconic scene where Kryten explains the science of white holes. And, of course, we break down the iconic scene where Kryten explains the science of white holes. And, of course, we break down the iconic scene where Kryten explains the science of white holes.SO WHAT IS IT?Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, we're your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers! Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan). Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson. FANCY SOME LINKS?Visit patreon.com/alicefraser for everything Alice, including writing masterclasses (free trial!). WHAT DO YOU THINK?Have a word on our socials: X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpodEMAIL USWe'd love to ask your questions on the pod – and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: betterthanlifepod@gmail.com ENJOY OUR THEME TUNE?There's more where that came from: https://holygoats.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Human hurricane John Robertson talks about inspiring some of Norman Lovett's standup, having a Twitter misunderstanding with Robert Llewelyn, Hattie Hayridge's s**t stirring mate, and an embarrassing encounter with Chris Barrie.As we immerse ourselves in series 2 episode 2, the creator of live action videogame The Dark Room tells us why he would be sure to have a good time in Better Than Life. We explore Cat's problem with Marilyn Monroe. And we consider how this ep's namesake novel raises the stakes. Plus, we ask: where is Kochanski?SO WHAT IS IT?Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, we're your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers! Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan). Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson. FANCY SOME LINKS?Get John Robertson's latest tour dates and more at thejohnrobertson.com Watch John's live streams at twitch.tv/robbotron Jamali Maddix's documentary series, Hate Thy Neighbour, is available online. WHAT DO YOU THINK?Have a word on our socials: X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpodEMAIL USWe'd love to ask your questions on the pod – and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: betterthanlifepod@gmail.com ENJOY OUR THEME TUNE?There's more where that came from: https://holygoats.bandcamp.com/album/monsters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Ribs and Pipes and Penises (oh my!)" Our voyage of re-disc-overy continues, as we tackle a most unusual release; the one that was out in the US before the UK, and that Young Cappsy managed to review before Young Ian for once. We rake over this bitterness as well as embarking on not one, not two, but three commentaries, forgoing the tradition of focusing on one big extra in favour of covering a handful of little bitty ones, the regular features that would otherwise be glossed over. Once again, we ensure that every single aspect of the release is discussed, and along the way we re-evaluate Hattie Hayridge's return to the role of Holly, try to get to the bottom of why the cast commentaries are so difficult to get through, and attempt to comprehensively solve the issues of both war and racism.Show notes Contemporary reviews from Cappsy, Ian and Ian again. Series IV Deleted Scenes commentary (2013) TOS article (via The Unofficial Archive) on stock footage in Red Dwarf The Smeg Ups Rough Cut The history of feral parakeets in Great Britain Sexual assault of men played for laughs Vic Reeves and The Wonder Stuff (and Bob Mortimer) perform Dizzy on Top of the Pops Can't Smeg Won't Smeg commentary (2011) Pip Madeley's remastered trailers The TV watershed was introduced in 1964, just twenty odd years earlier than we guessed during the discussion
Episode 12 of Doggett & Ephgrave's Mostly Comedy podcast, with Hattie Hayridge (Red Dwarf) and Jay Foreman. Hosted by Glyn Doggett & David Ephgrave.
Cor that's a long title! Robin went to MCM London Comic Con 2017 as press (fancy!). This is the undedited audio of the Red Dwarf press conference. It was just too good to mess with. You can get all our convention coverage at https://www.coachingforgeeks.com/conventions/ Pick up our FREE EBook - 7 Steps to Winning at Life - https://www.coachingforgeeks.com/7-step-geek-guide/ And Join our geeky Facebook gang at https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingforgeeks/ Back tomorrow for a proper episode!
This episode is also the first time the crew encounter another human, in the Mayor of Warsaw. Its too bad he instantly combusts the second he appears, but then some relationships are like that right? For more info on this episode of Red Dwarf, here is some excellent data! Notes According to the Series I DVD, this episode was intended to be the final episode of the series, withKochanski's hologram appearing and thus becoming a regular character in Series II. However, an earlier episode featuring Rimmer trying to build himself a new body was scrapped and the plot of "Me²" was devised. Ultimately, although Clare Grogan would reprise Kochanski a couple more times in later seasons, the character would not become a regular until Series VII, when another actress, Chloë Annett, would play the role as a living version of Kochanski from another dimension. Not counting the regular characters, or artificial intelligences such as the Revolving Toilet or Talkie Toaster, the Mayor of Warsaw, Confidence and Paranoia are the first human characters to be seen onboard Red Dwarf since the accident three million years earlier (the Cat Priest was course of the felis sapiens). Rimmer reveals that, as a hologram, he undertakes "Necrobics", hologramatic exercises for the dead. This may explain the exercise chart above the mirror in the sleeping quarters, since Lister and the Cat certainly never exercise. Rimmer is seen exercising frequently in the earlier series. Background Information Craig Ferguson and Lee Cornes originally auditioned for the parts of Lister and Rimmer, respectively. Ferguson later relocated to the US and became known for his work co-starring on The Drew Carey Showand, later, as host of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Hattie Hayridge was once a guest on his talk show. The exterior of the ship seen during the space walk was a large, purpose-built set by designer Paul Montague. Peter Wragg's effects team built a full-sized dummy of Confidence to explode outside the ship with a high pressure burst. Actor Craig Charles appeared to be hurt, but was only acting. Red Dwarf composer Howard Goodall made a unique musical theme for the space walk scene. It is heard in the episode (as Confidence "cha-cha-cha"s) but the full isolated cue can be heard on the Series I DVD special features. It is a mash up of the 2001: A Space Odyssey-like opening cue of the old series with theThe Blue Danube Waltz. References The episode contains the first mention of Dream Recorders; these would become significant in the Series IIepisode "Parallel Universe", where as a one-off joke would transform into the Tongue Tied music video. Rimmer reveals that he was part of the "Love Celibacy Society" because he believed "their philosophy that love is a sickness, holds back your career and takes all your money"; but Lister says it was because he couldn't get a date. Ironically Rimmer would later fall in love with Nirvanah Crane on-board the Holoshipwhere love is also seen as something primitive. Inside the space suit, Lister mentions his claustrophobia. This would be mentioned again in the Xpress Lifts, and would became a major plot point in the Series VII episode "Duct Soup". Goofs When Lister is about to activate Kristine Kochanski's hologram disc in the Drive Room, her name is written on the box. Her first initial is incorrectly labelled as a "C" instead of a "K". This is perhaps referenced in the Series VII episode "Duct Soup", when Lister and Kochanski give Kryten a pendant with his name inscribed in the wrong way, similarly with a "C" instead of a "K". Despite the fact that Lister and his Confidence were in outer space to recover the Hologram disks, they don't seem to be experiencing zero gravity. The only instance of "zero gravity" shown is a shot of Lister jumping the barrier in an effort to evade Confidence which was edited in slow motion. This is maybe not a goof. It is possible that whatever generates artificial gravity aboard Red Dwarf also wor
This is what happens when you call a confused pensioner at a bus stop trying to buy tickets for the one off live show, instead of going to live.angelosandbarry.com Guests include Frank Sanazi from the War and comedy legend Hattie Hayridge off Star Trek. Remember if you think £12.50 is amazing value for a quality night out in London's glittering West End, don't call Barry's mobile and make a recording for fun. Go to live.angelosandbarry.com
Red Dwarf stars Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn, Chris Barrie, Hattie Hayridge, Norman Lovett and Chloe Annett discuss their experiences making the show, reflect on the attempted American remake and speculate on the whereabouts of their missing colleague... Recorded at EM-Con 2015 at the Capital FM Arena, Nottingham, England.
Hattie Hayridge, the comedian and actress who played Holly in TV's popular Red Dwarf programme, popped round to G&T Towers for a cup of tea, so we shoved a microphone in her face and discussed such topics as the impact and legacy of Red Dwarf, whether it's worth watching any episodes that don't have Hattie in, and a surprising amount about poker. We also asked some of your burning questions, and graciously allowed Hattie to pick her favourite Holly moment for inclusion in the next edition of High & Low. Ian Symes is your host, and his posse consists of Danny Stephenson and Jo Sharples.
Hattie Hayridge, the comedian and actress who played Holly in TV's popular Red Dwarf programme, popped round to G&T Towers for a cup of tea, so we shoved a microphone in her face and discussed such topics as the impact and legacy of Red Dwarf, whether it's worth watching any episodes that don't have Hattie in, and a surprising amount about poker. We also asked some of your burning questions, and graciously allowed Hattie to pick her favourite Holly moment for inclusion in the next edition of High & Low. Ian Symes is your host, and his posse consists of Danny Stephenson and Jo Sharples.
25 Feb 2013 Hayridge Transpontine Nunhead American Radio with Lewis Schaffer. The only radio program for Americans living in Nunhead and for all Nunheaders, with a special focus on the increasingly in-demand area of Nunhead Heights. Download Nunhead_American_Radio_25th_February_2013.mp3 What an amazing show! Lewis Schaffer, me, is joined by the beautiful Hattie Hayridge, comic and star of the TV show Red Dwarf - a cult show in America and a favourite here in the UK. She was joined by the super-knowlegeable Neil of transpontine - the fantastic website about all things Southeast London. A wild song about Nunhead by the Dulwich Ukes, our house band, excited Lewis Schaffer greatly. The fantastic Dulwich Ukulele Club with Richard Guard, Peter Hudson, and the beautiful Anna Crockatt. Chris Dixon was back of the boards. Brilliant broadcasting! Our BEST SHOW EVER! Thank you Fiona Flynn for review of the show - acting as our Listener Representative in place of Laura Synthesis - temporarily. Our best show ever! facebook us at Nunhead American Radio @lewisschaffer - twitter feed #Nunhead on twitter Listen to Lewis Schaffer on the Radio Nunhead American Radio with Lewis Schaffer every Monday evening at 10:30PM on www.resonancefm.com and 104.4fm London. Or listen to the show’s podcasts at www.bit.ly/NunheadAmericanRadio Leicester Square Theatre Shows - Starting 3 March 2013 Sundays 6 PM £10 Tickets:Tickets at Leicester Square Theatre Lewis Schaffer live every Tuesday and Wednesday: Lewis Schaffer is Free until Famous, The Source Below, 11 Lower John Street, London W1F 9TY. Come on down. Free admission. Or reserve at bit.ly/londonfreeshow
One time Holly on Red Dwarf, stand up comedienne and all round lovely lady get a lift to rehearsals
DwarfCasts are back! After an extended absence due entirely to my disorganisation and broken computer, we can hopefully start a more regular release of ‘Casts over the coming months. Until we run out of commentaries, anyway... To kick off, we've recorded our experience of Dimension Jump XIV last September, along with some highlights from Robert and Hattie's Q&A sessions from the weekend and the odd vox pop from the disgusting masses. Now, obviously a lot of the things revealed at DJ have now been pretty well discussed and debated here since. Stuff like the BBC quote has been ranted against, taken to Points of View and finally clarified by Doug Naylor, so we've tried our best to keep as much fresh stuff in here as possible. It's obviously much shorter than last year's Casts, and the reason is we've got rid of a great deal of ‘old news'.
Better late and hastily edited than never... Try to ignore the clunking edits and poor sound quality and instead enjoy the varied, colourful and often arrogant opinions of Ian Symes, Seb Patrick, special guest DwarfCaster Rachel George and me on the subject of GNP's most recent DVD release, Beat The Geek.
SF authors David Brin, Spider Robinson, Nancy Kress and Joe Haldeman are guests; as are Mike Treder (on nanotechnology), David Pascal (on cryonics) and from Red Dwarf (the award winning British science fiction TV comedy series) a celebrity interview with the British actress and stand-up comedian Hattie Hayridge. Hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb, this is the March 11, 2006 episode of The Future And You. [Running time: 79 minutes] Topics include: [1] The future dominance of women in America, and the hypocrisy within our government over the funding of global warming research. David Brin (bestselling author and scientist) tackles both of these subjects. [2] Spider Robinson (bestselling author) explains why, thanks to the internet, it is no longer possible to think you are weird (even if you are), and how this has changed us. He also describes how he learned to appreciate technology the hard way: by living without it. (And once again, as an added bonus, you will hear a song from Spider's CD, Belaboring the Obvious. This one is called Oblivion.) [3] Another installment in our serialization of the novel Bones Burnt Black. [4] How long until we fall into the next dark age? The award winning author Nancy Kress discusses this, and describes how malaria is spreading to villages higher up the sides of African mountains because the habitat of the malaria causing mosquito is expanding, apparently thanks to global warming. [5] Will Hillary Clinton be sacrificed by the Democrats? The award winning author Joe Haldeman worries that Hillary's own party may not prove to be the strong ally she will need to win the presidency in 2008. [6] Hacking nanotechnology: the future of NanoWarez. The world's hackers will someday shift their focus from turning your computer against you to turning your nanotech devices and implants against you. Just how dangerous this might get is described by Mike Treder, Executive Director of The Center for Responsible Nanotechnology. [7] Foreign cryonics: the French have outlawed it, the Brits are with us, and the Russians secretly researched a lot more during the cold war than they are willing to share now. And what about pre-death freezing? It's still illegal everywhere, but the Scandinavian nations are lax on suicide. Might they be flexible about freezing the terminally ill? David Pascal (noted marketing consultant who specializes in Social Marketing) shares his considerable knowledge. [8] Why science has become so much more powerful than religion (an essay by your host). [9] A celebrity interview with the British actress and comedian Hattie Hayridge, who played Holly the computer (after the computer's sex change) on the award winning British science fiction comedy series Red Dwarf.