Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast
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Tuck into a delicious special all about food in Red Dwarf, featuring food journalist and author Andrew Webb. As both a big fan of the show and an expert on cuisine, Andrew is the perfect guest to guide us through the Dwarf’s gastronomic delights. It’s all here: vending machines, dog food, curry, triple fried egg chill chutney sandwiches and a glass of chilled Sancerre.
We explore the British food scene in the 80s and 90s, Grant and Naylor’s knack for lists, Mimosian banquets and – of course – Can’t Smeg Won’t Smeg. What’s more, Andrew has prepared not one but two Red Dwarf taster menus for your delectation - bon appetit!
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 and produced by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Huge thanks to Alex Watson for invaluable help in making this podcast a thing.
FANCY SOME LINKS?
Christmas is coming – why not buy one of Andrew Webb’s books for the food lover or aspiring chef in your life? Links below – other book vendors are available!
Food Britannia – Guild of Food Writers’ Book of the Year.
Haynes Manuals: Pies, Baking, Meat.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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ENJOY OUR THEME TUNE?
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Singer-songwriter Jamie Lenman is a hero to noughties alt-rock kids for fronting the band Reuben, and a hero to sci-fi fans for his Doctor Who Magazine illustrations. As a big Dwarf fan, he’s the ideal guest for this special ep about the musical magic of our favourite sci-fi sitcom.
We ask why there’s such a crossover between fans of Red Dwarf, Doctor Who and rock music (especially Queen). We go big on the genius of Howard Goodall: perfect pastiche, crazy guitar, and unexpected yet perfect cues. And we dive very deeply indeed into the wonders of Goodall’s classic Red Dwarf theme tune. Plus: the boys from the Dwarf as the archetype of a band, including a comparison of Dave-era Red Dwarf and the current spate of band reunions.
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 and produced by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Huge thanks to Alex Watson for invaluable help in making this podcast a thing.
FANCY SOME LINKS?
Go follow @jamielenman on Instagram.
Get all your Jamie Lenman links and music at http://www.jamielenman.com/.
Don’t forget to sign up to https://www.patreon.com/thejamielenmanfanclub for your special Red Dwarf fan reward, as instructed in this episode!
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Have a word on our socials:
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We’d love to ask your questions on the pod – and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: [email protected]
ENJOY OUR THEME TUNE?
That’s John and Fergus, and there’s more where that came from: https://holygoats.bandcamp.com
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More smegstra content from series 6. Gemma Arrowsmith and Guy Kelly have more to say about Rimmerworld, Out Of Time and series 6 in general – from Rimmer’s concubines, to the tragedy of Grant-Naylor’s split.
Plus: how come Cat never gets his own episode? And when the chat is done, we reveal next week’s exciting bonus episode, guesting a cult hero of the UK music scene!
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 and produced by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Huge thanks to Alex Watson for invaluable help in making this podcast a thing.
FANCY SOME LINKS?
Follow Guy Kelly on BlueSky and/or Twitch @Brainmage
Guy’s photography, making the familiar strange - and strangely beautiful.
Go to gemmaarrowsmith.com for all your Gemma Arrowsmith links and info.
Follow @mmaarrow on Instagram and/or Bluesky.
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: [email protected]
ENJOY OUR THEME TUNE?
That’s John and Fergus, and there’s more where that came from: https://holygoats.bandcamp.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Smegstra content from three of our amazing series 6 guests. These clips might be offcuts from the episodes we released – but don’t think they don’t taste great. They’re delicious.
First, enjoy a banquet of extra Ellis! Taskmaster star Phil talks product non-placement, Red Dwarf series 7, and those salads you get with a curry.
Next, we present more Jessica Knappett to feast your ears on – from space jargon, to David Letterman, to how Red Dwarf influenced her writing.
Last but not least, it’s time for Andy Farrant 2: Not Emohawk! We discuss Rob Grant’s Red Dwarf prequel, rabbis, and Space Corps directives.
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 and produced by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan).
Huge thanks to Alex Watson for invaluable help in making this podcast a thing.
FANCY SOME LINKS?
See what Phil Ellis is up to on Instagram @philelliscomedy - watch him on Taskmaster and find his upcoming tour dates at philelliscomedy.com
Follow Jessica Knappett @jessicaknappett on Instagram and listen to Jessica’s awesome interview podcast, Perfect Day.
Catch up with Andy Farrant on social media platforms @farrantula and check out OutsideXbox and Oxventure on YouTube.
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: [email protected]
ENJOY OUR THEME TUNE?
That’s John and Fergus, and there’s more where that came from: https://holygoats.bandcamp.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.