The Garbage Podcast

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The Garbage Podcast Series I Commentaries: Me²

25 years on from the initial airing of Me², The Garbage Podcast mark the silver anniversary of Series I’s close with our commentary for the episode. Considered by many to be the best episode of the series, Me² sees the show pick up on the psyche based threads of the previous episode and runs with it. It also shows Rob and Doug writing with the actors in mind for the first time, due to the episode having been written after rehearsals. Certainly, it sees the series go out on a high and provides an...

Mar 20, 2013•35 min

The Garbage Podcast Series I Commentaries: Confidence & Paranoia

In this edition of our continuing celebration of Red Dwarf’s silver anniversary, we mark the 25th anniversary of the initial airing of Confidence & Paranoia with our latest commentary for the episode. With the last two shows of Series I, Red Dwarf really takes of as the writers and actors have eased into the show more. This also marks the start of what would be come a recurrent theme in the show; the exploration of the psyche. With a lack of outside influence to turn to, Rob and Doug instead...

Mar 13, 2013•31 min

The Garbage Podcast Series I Commentaries: Waiting For God

They say that you should never discuss religion in good company. Fortunately, our company is appalling to keep. Therefore, in this edition of our continuing celebration of Red Dwarf’s silver anniversary, The Garbage Podcast mark the 25th anniversary of the initial airing of Waiting for God by discussing religion’s role in the show in our latest commentary for the episode. With the first series passing the half way mark, Rob and Doug finally start to deal with the issue of what happened to the ca...

Mar 08, 2013•30 min

The Garbage Podcast Series I Commentaries: Balance Of Power

In this edition of our continuing celebration of Red Dwarf’s silver anniversary, The Garbage Podcast mark the 25th anniversary of the initial airing of the show’s third episode with our commentary for Balance of Power. After dipping their toes deeper into the sci-fi with Future Echoes, this episode sees Rob and Doug bring the programme back to looking at the dynamic between the characters, specially in this episode Rimmer’s need to see himself as Lister’s superior. Was this a better approach tha...

Feb 28, 2013•32 min

The Garbage Podcast Series I Commentaries: Future Echoes

In our continuing celebration of Red Dwarf’s silver anniversary, The Garbage Podcast mark the 25th anniversary of the initial airing of the show’s second episode with our commentary for Future Echoes. Often considered to be the strongest episode of Series I, Alex, James and Andrew take a look at the point when the show moved to proudly wearing it’s Sci-Fi credentials on it’s sleeve. The post The Garbage Podcast Series I Commentaries: Future Echoes appeared first on The Spoilist ....

Feb 22, 2013•31 min

The Garbage Podcast Series I Commentaries: The End

To celebrate Red Dwarf’s 25th anniversary, The Garbage Podcast are releasing commentaries for every episode of Series I on the anniversary of each episodes’ initial airing. In this first edition we look at The End, discussing the changes between the first recording and the second, the problems with the remastered projects ‘improvements’ and Craig Charles testicles. There’s also a special introduction to mark the special occasion. The post The Garbage Podcast Series I Commentaries: The End appear...

Feb 14, 2013•39 min

The Garbage Podcast: Series X Retrospective

Rounding off our Series X podcasts, this edition of The Garbage Podcast sees Alex, James and Andrew taking a look back over the tenth series. The overall merits of the series and the adversity that had to be overcome to make it are discussed at length as we take into account the details of the troubled production that have come to light with the release of the Series X DVD, as well as looking at the deleted scenes and debating the merits of their exclusion from the episodes. Alex also speaks to ...

Nov 27, 2012•1 hr 57 min

The Garbage Podcast: Series X Reviews: The Beginning

For the last time this series, The Garbage Podcast take an in-depth look at the the latest episode of Series X; The Beginning. Alex, James and Andrew discuss their views on the episode, thoughts on it’s implications upon the series and how close this episode is to the movie script it’s adapted from. Well, when not distracted by the debating the name of Ewok spin-off films anyway. The post The Garbage Podcast: Series X Reviews: The Beginning appeared first on The Spoilist ....

Nov 12, 2012•1 hr 42 min

The Garbage Podcast: Series X Reviews: Dear Dave

With Series X having reached the penultimate episode, The Garbage Podcast this week takes an in depth look at at Dear Dave. Alex, James and Andrew discuss their views on these issues and take a look at the online reaction to the fifth episode and debate the age old issue of what is more important to Red Dwarf; a strong plot or lots of gags? The post The Garbage Podcast: Series X Reviews: Dear Dave appeared first on The Spoilist ....

Nov 07, 2012•1 hr 5 min

The Garbage Podcast: Series X Reviews: Entangled

The 4th episode of Series X has aired and we’ve recorded a podcast. What a weird coincidence! This week, The Garbage Podcast takes an in depth look at Entangled as Alex, James and Andrew discuss their views on the episode and take a look at the online reaction. The post The Garbage Podcast: Series X Reviews: Entangled appeared first on The Spoilist ....

Oct 29, 2012•1 hr 13 min

The Garbage Podcast: Series X Reviews: Lemons

Series X has reached it’s halfway point with Lemons. This week, The Garbage Podcast takes an in depth look at the third episode of Red Dwarf X and discusses why such a great episode seems to have been crucified by some fans, as well as examining what a difference a great set can make and whether the show works better with one plot strand o more. Alex, James and Andrew discuss their views on these issues and take a look at the online reaction. The post The Garbage Podcast: Series X Reviews: Lemon...

Oct 24, 2012•58 min

The Garbage Podcast: Series X Reviews: Fathers & Suns

This week, The Garbage Podcast takes an in depth look at the second episode of Red Dwarf X and discusses why Fathers & Suns has been surprisingly dividing on certain issues. Do these issues reflect badly on the overall show? Was there enough good to balance out the more questionable elements? Alex, James and Andrew discuss their views on these issues and take a look at the online reaction. The post The Garbage Podcast: Series X Reviews: Fathers & Suns appeared first on The Spoilist ....

Oct 16, 2012•53 min

The Garbage Podcast: Series X Reviews: Trojan

THE GARBAGE PODCAST: SERIES X REVIEWS: TROJAN With Series X of Red Dwarf now well underway, Alex, James and Andrew take an in depth look at the opening episode; Trojan. The post The Garbage Podcast: Series X Reviews: Trojan appeared first on The Spoilist ....

Oct 09, 2012•1 hr 7 min

The Garbage Podcast: Series X Preview

THE GARBAGE PODCAST: SERIES X PREVIEW With the first full series of Red Dwarf in over a decade nearly upon us, Alex and James discuss Series X and talk through the upcoming episodes. There are things mentioned that have appeared in both reviews and the synopses for each episode, so if you are trying to avoid spoilers please be aware you might be spoiled by listening to this podcast. The post The Garbage Podcast: Series X Preview appeared first on The Spoilist ....

Sep 27, 2012•1 hr 4 min

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