In the last episode of the Gerry Anderson Podcast, comedian Stephanie Laing was introduced to the Supermacromation world of Terrahawks, getting to know some of the characters in the series - and even trying on a Zelda mask! Armed with a Mission Briefing and a Fab Fact or two, is she ready to watch an episode with Richard and Chris? Of course she is! But will she know her Cubes from her Zeroids, and just what will she make of The Ugliest Monster Of All? Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons F...
Aug 11, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 369
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 Andermeter 10:03 The Randomiser 21:35 Stephanie Laing on stage 24:12 Mission Briefing 35:17 Fab Or Fib 40:26 Fab Facts 46:3...
Jul 28, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 368
Jamie and Chris invite comedian and presenter, Matt Richardson, to join them on the Randomiser sofa and watch his first EVER episode of Fireball XL5! He's been primed with clips, FAB Facts and even building his own robot, but is he ready to be cast away with the crew of XL5 and face trial by robot? Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts The Randomiser with Chris Dale Help The Show Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Tweet about it! Use t...
Jul 14, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 367
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 ...
Jun 30, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 366
Jamie and Chris invite comedian and actor, Wendy Wason, to join them on the Randomiser sofa and watch her first EVER episode of Space 1999! It's a tale of companionship and carbon rods that's sure to make her feel over the moon, but what will she think of her first live action Anderson? Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts The Randomiser with Chris Dale Help The Show Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Tweet about it! Use the hashtag #...
Jun 16, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 365
Join us, and comedian and actor Wendy Wason, on a voyage of discovery as we prepare her for her first live action Anderson adventure! We introduce her to the characters on Moonbase Alpha, and even test her knowledge on all things Lunar. How will she rate on the brand new Andermeter? And just what would she take with her if she was blasted away on the moon...? Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts The Randomiser with Chris Dale Help The ...
Jun 02, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 364
Continuing our celebration of 50 years of Space 1999, we feature some more of Chris Dale's special interviews from last year's SpaceCon convention at Heathrow. This week, we hear from Peter Duncan and Gianni Garko. Meanwhile, the Podsterons get in touch and the Randomiser gives us something both old and New! 00:24 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:20 Your Youtube Comments 06:04 Peter Duncan and Gianni Garko 26:19 The Voice Of The Podsterons 33:08 The Randomiser! 55:09 Wrapping things up!...
May 26, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 363
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 Comments 04:50 Yasuko Nagazumi & Suzanne Heimer 25:14 The Voice Of The Podsterons 31:46 The Randomiser 57:5...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 362
This week, Ross takes us behind the scenes of his commercial shoot for the much anticipated launch of the Thunderbird 4 model (or is it a toy??). Just how did he make that diorama so convincing? Meanwhile, the Podsterons get in touch and the Randomiser holds us captive to show us a super edition of a particular Anderson series... 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 00:55 Your Youtube Comments 06:09 Shooting Ross Arrowsmith's TB 4 Commercial 17:52 The Voice Of The Podsterons 24:44 The Ra...
May 12, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 361
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 Comments 05:22 Gerry Anderson -The Early Days 40:34 The Voice Of The Podsterons 48:11 The Randomiser 1:12:55 Wrapping things up! Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts ...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 360
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 Comments 05:28 The Gerry Anderson News! 12:06 Gerry Anderson Day reveals 31:28 The Voice Of The Podsterons 37:28 Th...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 359
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 Comments 04:00 The Gerry Anderson News! 09:08 Simon Owen - Part 2 27:13 The Voice Of The Podsterons 33:56 The Randomiser 1:03:09 Wrapping things up! Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Fa...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 358
We're delighted to welcome Simon Owen from Scalextric to tell us all about their latest Anderson releases - and he might have brought a surprise or two! Meanwhile, Jamie looks forward to Gerry Anderson Day in the news, while the gang settle down to watch part two of the Thunderbirds classic, City Of Fire! 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:41 Your Youtube Comments 03:39 The Gerry Anderson News! 10:25 Simon Owen - Part 1 41:50 The Voice Of The Podsterons 48:13 The Randomiser 1:15:37 ...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 357
Who better to help us celebrate 30 years of Space Precinct than Officer Orrin himself - our cohost Richard James! He answers viewers' questions and shares his favourite moments from the series to mark the release of Space Precinct on Bluray. Meanwhile, Jamie has some T-Shirt shaped news about Thunderbirds' 60th anniversary, and the Randomiser - quite coincidentally - chooses an episode from that classic Supermarionation series for us to enjoy! 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 02:46 Y...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 356
Our guest, Naomi Oplalinska returns with more stories from her time working with Gerry as a commercials producer. She explains more about her role, the highs and lows of commercial production - and what it was really like working with Gerry! Meanwhile, there's some Gerry Anderson News, and the Randomiser picks a contentious episode of Stingray... 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:50 Your Youtube Comments 04:27 The Gerry Anderson News! 08:38 Naomi Opalinska - Part 2 34:22 The Voice ...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 355
For the next two weeks, we're joined by commercials producer Naomi Opalinska, who worked with Gerry during an undocumented time of his career when he created commercials for the likes of Hobnobs and RBS. Meanwhile, Jamie has some 'super' news for Thunderbirds fans, and the Randomiser chooses an episode of an Anderson series you might not have seen before! 00:28 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 02:18 Your Youtube Comments 05:25 The Gerry Anderson News! 11:00 Naomi Opalinska - Part 1 36:43 T...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 354
Animatronics operator Lindsay Harris is back to chat all things Space Precinct and beyond! Meanwhile, Jamie has some Space Precinct news of his own while the Randomiser chooses a random Gerry Anderson episode. 00:25 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 02:06 Your Youtube Comments 05:18 The Gerry Anderson News! 11:18 Lindsay Harris - Part 2 33:56 The Voice Of The Podsterons 44:05 The Randomiser 1:08:21 Wrapping things up! Never Miss An Episode Join the Podsterons Facebook group Subscribe wherev...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 353
It's been three decades since Space Precinct, so Richard is only too pleased to interview Lindsay Harris, animatronic operator on Gerry Anderson's last live action series. But, just how well does he know his Anderson? Meanwhile, Jamie's back - so we set him to work reading out your Youtube comments and bringing us some more news about the much-anticipated Thunderbirds Bluray release! Finally, the Randomiser presents us with another vintage episode from the Anderson vaults. 00:25 Welcome to the G...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 352
Talking Pictures TV's Sarah Cronin is back to give us more insights into the UK's favourite retro channel - with one or two behind the scenes secrets along the way! Meanwhile, Jamie pulls over into a motorway services to bring us the news and the Randomiser chooses a monster episode from the Anderson catalogue. All this, and the Podsterons get in touch! 00:28 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:34 Your Youtube Comments 03:36 The Gerry Anderson News! 07:35 Sarah Cronin - Part 2 36:34 The Vo...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 351
How wonderful to be joined by Sarah Cronin from Talking Pictures TV, purveyors of vintage TV and Film - including many of the Anderson series we love! Sarah explains how the channel began, how difficult it can be finding content to show, and lets us in on a few future plans. Meanwhile, the Podsterons get in touch, Jamie beams in from his farm in South Wales and the Randomiser chooses us some vintage TV of our own to enjoy... 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 02:30 Your Youtube Comment...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 350
Author Bob Ayres returns to tell us more about writing for Stingray and Big Finish, and to share his scariest Anderson memories! Meanwhile, Jamie has news of something VERY special coming this Thursday that you will not want to miss, and the gang settle own to watch part 2 of UFO, Exposed. 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:19 Your YouTube comments 03:45 The Gerry Anderson News! 07:00 Bob Ayres - Part 2 38:39 The Voice Of The Podsterons 44:36 The Randomiser 1:11:45 Wrapping things u...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 349
Standby For Action as we welcome Stingray author Bob Ayres to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! His first Anderson memory is enough to induce nightmares, while his favourite character is a one of the most well known in the whole Anderson canon. Plus, he takes a deep dive into all things Project Orca! Meanwhile, Jamie brings us the news from a not-so-top secret location (sorry Jamie!), and the Randomiser exposes us to a classic live-action adventure. All this, and the Podsterons get in touch! 00:30 Wel...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 348
Space Precinct's production coordinator Sharon Mansfield is back to share stories of her career - including working with the Muppets and on 2004's live action Thunderbirds movie! Meanwhile, there's more exciting news from the Anderson universe, emails from our Podsterons and an interesting choice (for Jamie) from the Randomiser! 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:20 Your Youtube comments 03:11 The Gerry Anderson News! 06:50 Sharon Mansfield- Part 2 41:17 The Voice Of The Podsterons ...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 347
We're so happy to welcome Space Precinct's Production Coordinator, Sharon Mansfield to the podcast! Sharon reveals lots of behind the scenes secrets from the show, as well as lifting the lid on a career spent in the film and TV industry. Meanwhile, Jamie has news of some retro figures to collect, we hear from our wonderful Podsterons and the Randomiser chooses a classic episode from a classic Anderson series! 00:28 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:39 Your Youtube Comments 03:10 The Gerr...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 346
We've loved having Christien Anholt as our guest! This week, he talks more about his father Tony's career, and shares memories of sitting in a Space 1999 Eagle cockpit at Pinewood! Meanwhile, Jamie has news about the Gerry Anderson website and online store, while the gang settle down to watch Space 1999, Voyager's Return Part 2, courtesy of the Randomiser! All this, and the Podsterons get in touch... 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:24 Your Youtube Comments 03:13 The Gerry Anderso...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 345
Actor Christien Anholt shares some personal insights into growing up with his father Tony, star of Gerry Anderson's Space: 1999 and The Protectors, plus he has an impressive career of his own to talk about, too. Jamie has some news about the Gerry Anderson website and the audiobook version of First Action Bureau, the Podsterons get in touch and the Randomiser takes us on a voyage into the unknown... 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:38 Your Youtube Comments 03:25 The Gerry Anderson...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 344
Jack Klaff returns to reveal more Space 1999 secrets - and tells us of his experiences working with James Bond (and a snake)! There's some exciting Gerry Anderson News for UFO fans, plus the latest on our Youtube channel and more emails from our listeners and viewers. Finally, the Randomiser serves up something appropriate for a snowy weekend... 00:28 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:20 The Gerry Anderson News! 05:30 Jack Klaff - Part 2 33:01 The Voice Of The Podsterons 40:06 The Random...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 343
Who better to see us safely into the new year than Moonbase Alpha's security guard, Jack Klaff? Jack's had a fascinating career and life and is full of stories about both. Plus, he tells us all about how he landed his part on Space 1999, impressing producer Fred Freiberger with his pronunciation of a certain word... Meanwhile, Jamie has some hints about things to come in the Gerry Anderson News, while the Randomiser takes Chris and Richard back to a simpler time... 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry And...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 342
Join us for a festive special, featuring a look back at the year, your Gerry Anderson related cracker jokes and, of course, Terry Adlam! Meanwhile, there's some Gerry Anderson news and the Randomiser serves up a helping of Christmases to come... 00:27 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:44 Your Christmas Cracker Jokes 03:26 The Gerry Anderson News! 08:06 A Look Back - Part 2 29:29 The Voice Of The Podsterons 40:51 The Randomiser 1:03:50 Wrapping things up! Links Mentioned Guest Links News ...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 341
Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without Terry Adlam! The Anderson stalwart joins us for festive frolics and one or two terrible jokes as we start the season the Gerry Anderson way! Meanwhile, there's news about the long-awaited Big Chief figures and Richard and Chris settle down to the blues on the Randomiser... 00:24 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 01:46 Your Christmas Cards 03:43 The Gerry Anderson News! 08:16 A look back at our video interviews - Part 1 30:02 The Voice Of The Podsteron...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 340
