Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf podcast

Player FM - Internet Radio Done Right

18 subscribers

Hozzáadva egy éve

A tartalmat a Fergus March and BTL POD biztosítja. Az összes podcast-tartalmat, beleértve az epizódokat, grafikákat és podcast-leírásokat, közvetlenül a Fergus March and BTL POD vagy a podcast platform partnere tölti fel és biztosítja. Ha úgy gondolja, hogy valaki az Ön engedélye nélkül használja fel a szerzői joggal védett művét, kövesse az itt leírt folyamatot https://hu.player.fm/legal.

Peak Travel

1
You Can Visit All Seven Continents. But Should You? 26:46

14 napja26:46

Lejátszás később

Listák

Tetszik

Kedvelt

26:46

For many travelers, Antarctica is a bucket-list destination, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to touch all seven continents. In 2023, a record-breaking 100,000 tourists made the trip. But the journey begs a fundamental question: What do we risk by traveling to a place that is supposed to be uninhabited by humans? And as the climate warms, should we really be going to Antarctica in the first place? SHOW NOTES: Kara Weller: The Impossible Dilemma of a Polar Guide Marilyn Raphael: A twenty-first century structural change in Antarctica’s sea ice system Karl Watson: First Time in Antarctica Jeb Brooks : 7 Days in Antarctica (Journey to the South Pole) Metallica - Freeze 'Em All: Live in Antarctica Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast

Megosztás

Sorozat kép•Feed

Comedians talk Red Dwarf.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

45 epizódok

#Sci-Fi / Fantasy Stories #Comedy #Audio Drama #Fergus March #BTL POD

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast

18 subscribers

updated körülbelül egy éve

Megosztás

Sorozat kép•Feed

Comedians talk Red Dwarf.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

45 epizódok

#Sci-Fi / Fantasy Stories #Comedy #Audio Drama #Fergus March #BTL POD

Minden epizód

1
Series 5 - Bonus Episode 2 25:41

15 weeks25:41

25:41

Oh wow! More golden nuggets of conversation that were just too tasty to include in our main series 5 episodes. Or which didn’t fit our self-imposed time constraints but are still well worth welcoming into your ears. Or both those things. You decide, as you enjoy extra insights from the marvellous Matthew Highton, Alasdair Beckett-King and Alexis Dubus. 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. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Have a word on our socials: X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod EMAIL US We’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.…

1
Series 5 - Bonus Episode 1 33:02

16 weeks33:02

33:02

Happy New Year! Why not treat yourself to some deleted scenes: Bits of interviews with our brilliant guests which couldn't quite fit in their episode - but which are a smashing good time anyway. Featuring snippets from the awesome Cariad Lloyd, Tom Salinsky and Travis McElroy! 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. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Have a word on our socials: X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod EMAIL US We’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.…

1
Christmas "Special" 2024 44:45

17 weeks44:45

44:45

Merry Christmas! For our festive special, we unwrap some great listener emails and attempt some seasonal chat… but somehow it keeps going a bit weird 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. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Have a word on our socials: X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod EMAIL US We’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.…

1
30 - "Back To Reality" with Alexis Dubus 1:03:39

20 weeks1:03:39

1:03:39

Alexis Dubus tells us what it’s like to be in Red Dwarf! He’s an award winning stand-up and character comic (you may know his alter ego, Marcel Lucont) and his childhood fandom of Red Dwarf was a formative influence on his comedy. So imagine his delight when he was asked to guest star in series 11! It’s very cool to hear his behind-the-scenes stories. What’s more, having performed his own standup show, A R*ddy Brief History Of Swearing, all around the world, Alexis has an expert insight into just why “smeg” is such a smegging good made-up cuss word. The lucky devil also gets to unpick a true classic with us: series 5 episode 6, Back To Reality. In a quest to discover why it’s such a blatantly good bit of telly, we cover: Timothy Spall’s perfect performance. The cruelty of the Despair Squid. Audacious plotting. Extraordinary world-building. Rule-breaking editing. Living in a simulation. And… Duane Dibbley?! 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? Enjoy all things Alexis Dubus at alexisdubus.com Follow Alexis on Instagram @alexisdubuscomedy Get tweeted at (if that’s still a thing) by Alexis on X (a thing) @AlexisDubus WHAT DO YOU THINK? Have a word on our socials: X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod EMAIL US We’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.…

1
29 - "Demons and Angels" with Alasdair Beckett-King 59:52

21 weeks59:52

59:52

Acclaimed standup, animator, filmmaker and children’s author Alasdair Beckett-King cannot overstate how much of a Red Dwarf fan he was back in the day. Case in point: he was angered by CGI Starbug in the way only a true fan can be. The show even influenced his taste in food… and his accent! He loved rekindling his youthful obsession for the podcast. Turning our focus to series 5 episode 5, Demons and Angels, we cover all the ‘highs’ and ‘lows’, including: hilarious high Kryten, evil horny Rimmer, grotesque comic violence, fantastic miniatures, absent audiences, action hero Lister, that laugh, those fangs, and the rock n roll comedy swagger of Grant and Naylor. 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? To out what Alasdair Beckett-King has done and will be doing, visit https://www.abeckettking.com/ . Laugh yourself silly at Alasdair’s YouTube channe l. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Have a word on our socials: X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod EMAIL US We’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.…

1
28 - "Quarantine" with Matthew Highton 1:05:40

22 weeks1:05:40

1:05:40

Filmmaker and comedian Matthew Highton remembers when Red Dwarf set the agenda for all playground conversations. And he certainly brings his A game to this chat, sharing so much of what he loves about the show - from the fantastic model work, to the endlessly entertaining relationship between Lister and Rimmer. What’s more, he gives us not one but three approaches to a fantasy re-cast. His insight into the links between comedy and horror is also on point… which leads us neatly to… Our discussion of series 5 episode 4 - which happens to be Matt’s favourite episode! It is, as he says, a densely packed, incredible piece of work. We shine our hex vision onto so much great stuff - from very special effects, to the iconic Mr Flibble, and from amazing sci-fi ideas to beautifully crafted punchlines. Is it peak Dwarf? It may well be. We’re certainly quite, quite madly in love with Quarantine. 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? Check out Matt’s films on YouTube, starting with Norman Lovett’s Holly starring in Moon with Sam Rockwell ! Follow @MattHighton on X. Follow @itsmatthighton on Instagram. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Have a word on our socials: X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod EMAIL US We’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.…

1
27 - "Terrorform" with Travis McElroy 56:47

23 weeks56:47

56:47

American podcaster, writer and comedian Travis McElroy has been a fan of Red Dwarf since it started airing on PBS. He has such a unique take on the boys from the Dwarf as a surrogate family, he really made us see the show in a different light. He gently challenges easy assumptions about how the crew relate to each other and why they say the things they do. Travis also reveals why Rimmer is his favourite - and a much better person than you might think. He’s super insightful on chameleon Lister, too - listener, you’re in for a treat! When we get into series 5 episode 3, Terrorform, Travis is right inside all the best bits. Like… Why Robert Llewelyn is the best at Krytening. The “taranshula”. Lister’s oscillating intelligence. The psi moon and Doctor Who logic. How much value is added by the canoe. Starbug’s caterpillar treads - what, how, why, why not? Cat’s undermined plans. And how do the crew really feel about Rimmer? 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 mcelroy.family for tons of Travis content. Get advice from Travis and two of his siblings in the comedy podcast My Brother, My Brother and Me . Hear the McElroy brothers and their dad play tabletop role playing games in The Adventure Zone podcast. And check out Shmanners - Travis and his wife Teresa’s podcast about the history of etiquette (which probably dictates we shouldn’t have started this sentence with ‘and’). WHAT DO YOU THINK? Have a word on our socials: X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod EMAIL US We’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.…

1
26 - "The Inquisitor" with Tom Salinsky 56:17

24 weeks56:17

56:17

Tom Salinsky wrote the book on Red Dwarf. Two books, actually. We tap into his awesome knowledge - from the show’s alternative comedy roots, to a fascinating idea Grant and Naylor had for the pilot episode, which would have been very different… and very legendary. Tom also gives us the last word on continuity (who are we kidding?). We discuss Tom’s five star ratings… and Fergus judges Tom’s take on Justice. Speaking of judgement, we go to town on series 5 episode 2, The Inquisitor (in a good way). Tom talks sitcom pinball, comedy versus philosophy, and capitalism. We also explore the Inquisitor himself - from the unusual casting, to voice choices, and the character’s evolving methods. Plus: more Trojan Horse theories than you might expect. 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? Follow @tomsalisky on X . Check out Tom’s podcast about best picture Oscar winners, Best Pick . Visit Tom’s blog for musings worth your time. Buy the perfect companion book for the Better Than Life podcast, Red Dwarf: Discovering The TV Series (this is not an affiliate link, other book retailers are available). WHAT DO YOU THINK? Have a word on our socials: X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod EMAIL US We’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.…

1
25 - "Holoship" with Cariad Lloyd 1:01:46

25 weeks1:01:46

1:01:46

Podcast royalty - and phenomenal comedian, actor and writer - Cariad Lloyd joins us to say some of the geekiest things she’s ever said on a pod. It all begins with the reveal of a teenage Christmas present, which will have you wishing this was a visual medium. Cariad also confesses the enduring influence of Kristine Kochanski in her life. Moving on to series 5 episode 4, Holoship, we leave no stone unturned. You’ll wonder if we’ve all had a mind patch as we explore misogyny, Brief Encounter, hologram afterlife choices, Jane Horrocks’ accent and some serious hairspray. Plus: what are Grant and Naylor trying to tell us about humanity? 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? Follow @cariadlloyd on Instagram . Check out Cariad’s podcast with Sara Pascoe, Weirdos Book Club . Be like Captain Hollister and catch a performance of Austentatious . Make a child’s day on 25th December by giving them The Christmas Wish-tastrophe . WHAT DO YOU THINK? Have a word on our socials: X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod EMAIL US We’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.…

1
Series 5 Trailer 2:00

26 weeks2:00

2:00

Find out which awesome comedians are joining us to talk Red Dwarf Series 5… and when we’re launching! 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. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Have a word on our socials: X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod EMAIL US We’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.…

1
Series 4 - Bonus Episode 4 42:52

34 weeks42:52

42:52

We wrap up series 4 with some great listener emails and reflections on our Red Dwarf journey so far. We also look ahead to series 5... Plus: will Fergus humble John with his surprise quiz? And we give you a special musical treat... 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? If you enjoy You Are What You Eat by Holy Goats, check out the full album Word Of Your Situation Has Reached Us (free to stream). For more music and albums by Holy Goats, check the link at the bottom of these show notes. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Have a word on our socials: X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod EMAIL US We’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.…

1
New Red Dwarf Books: Interview Special 18:53

35 weeks18:53

18:53

Tom Salinsky is our special guest to talk about his two volume book, Red Dwarf: Discovering The TV Series. Packed with history, trivia and insights, it's a comprehensive companion to the show across all media. Volume 1 covers the original BBC series and is due to be released on 30th August 2024. Have a listen to this week's ep to find out how much effort Tom has put into this epic work. 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? Pre-order Red Dwarf: Discovering The TV Series Volume 1 from your favourite bookseller (this link happens to go to Amazon UK FYI, but it's not sponsored, so grab your copy wherever!). WHAT DO YOU THINK? Have a word on our socials: X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod EMAIL US We’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.…

1
Series 4 - Bonus Episode 3 28:17

36 weeks28:17

28:17

Hear more from Andrew O’Neill and Bethany Black. As we drift through deep space towards series five, this is the third in a short series featuring extras from our series four guests. Andrew O’Neill talks about how much fans will forgive, misquoting music, and metalheads in Red Dwarf. Bethany Black shares some juicy TV insider knowledge, unexpected biographical details about Pythagoras, and a critique of a famous movie script placeholder. Plus: some smashing listener emails. 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. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Have a word on our socials: X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpod EMAIL US We’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.…

1 year1:14

1:14

Trailer for Better Than Life: a podcast for fans of beloved sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf - and fans of comedy in general. In each instalment we interview a funny person about why they love Red Dwarf, and then we do a deep dive into a classic episode. Series 1 features interviews with Nick Helm, Bec Hill, Sooz Kempner, Paul Foxcroft, Matt Blair and Guy Kelly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Üdvözlünk a Player FM-nél!

A Player FM lejátszó az internetet böngészi a kiváló minőségű podcastok után, hogy ön élvezhesse azokat. Ez a legjobb podcast-alkalmazás, Androidon, iPhone-on és a weben is működik. Jelentkezzen be az feliratkozások szinkronizálásához az eszközök között.