Malcolm Garrett talks about why Stingray is his favourite, Randomeister Chris Dale watches a random Gerry Anderson episode, and the Podsterons are writing in! There's only one place where you can find this much Gerry Anderson goodness every single week... it's the Gerry Anderson Podcast! andr.sn/podcast
Malcolm Garrett has so many interests he's almost on par with Leonardo DaVinci! A record sleeve designer for bands like the Buzzcocks, Duran Duran, and Peter Gabriel, he is an early adopter of computer and internet technology and an award-winning graphic and typographic artist. He even pioneered live podcasting and e-commerce for musicians! With such a wide ranging portfolio, where does he find inspiration? One source is the futurism of Gerry Anderson. Whether working on experimental cinema in C...
What kinds of prizes would you nominate the Gerry Anderson Podcast for? Well, you could try The Best Podcast Hosting Malcolm Garrett in March 2022 Award. Or the Most Colourful FAB Facts Award. What about the the Jury Prize for Least Random Randomisers? The votes are in and the ballots are counted– The Gerry Anderson Podcast has been chosen as most likely to be in your ears this Monday! andr.sn/podcast
Stuart Woodhead is an author and custodian-in-chief of the Joy Laurey Archive. Who was Joy Laurey, you may ask? Stu's new book provides the answer with an in-depth look at one of Britain's great puppeteers who created beloved characters such as Mr. Turnip on the BBC's Whirligig. Most notably to Anderfans, she built the original Twizzle puppet and recruited the team that would remain with Gerry for the bulk of his career. Don't miss this insightful trip to the roots of the Supermarionation family...
Stuart Woodhead takes us back to the beginning of the Gerry Anderson puppet shows! Richard James takes a nosedive into the Podsteron Postbag! Chris Dale is seeing familiar faces in the Randomiser! And Jamie Anderson is feeling conspiratorial about FAB Facts! Coming soon to the #ClammyEars of all podcast subscribers! andr.sn/podcast
Over fifty years have passed since the original broadcasts of programs like Stingray, Thunderbirds, and The Avengers. Yet, these classics continue to find new audiences. Join Samuel Clemens and Jamie Anderson on a voyage into the work of their famous parents. Sam explains his approach to directing audio adventures adapted from the novels of John Theydon and why he thinks classic television continues to endure and even compete with modern TV! 01:07 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast, which con...
Samuel Clemens is back in the studio to talk all things acting, directing, and maybe even drop a hint about an upcoming audio adventure from the worlds of Gerry Anderson... Plus, Richard gets out his mailbag and Chris Dale's Randomiser takes him into the space-time vortex. And Jamie? Why, he's got a FAB Fact, of course! Tell your friends to subscribe to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! andr.sn/podcast
Growing up with a famous filmmaker for a father comes with a unique set of challenges– but also a corresponding set of blessings. Samuel Clemens is the son of Brian Clemens, writer of the Avengers, the Professionals, and countless other classics of British TV. Sam joins Jamie Anderson to chat about their remarkable Dads and discovering new connections to departed loved ones through revisiting their work. Don't miss this fascinating interview! Plus, Richard is rescued by a FAB Fact, Chris Dale go...
Director Samuel Clemens joins us on the Gerry Anderson Podcast to talk about growing up as the son of Avengers creator Brian Clemens! Plus, Jamie and Richard flick through the book of FAB Facts, Chris Dale gets random with his Randomiser, and the podsterons write in their droves! Listen in for all the fun on Monday! andr.sn/podcast
This week the Gerry Anderson Podcast dives below the waves for an adventure with the crew of Stingray! A tourist craft is behaving suspiciously off the shores of Marineville, a villain locked away by Commander Shore is released from prison, and Surface Agent X-20 has a dastardly plan and a devious disguise. Monster from the Deep is available for pre-order from the Gerry Anderson Store and as a digital download from Big Finish Productions. Plus! The usual banter with Jamie and Richard, Chris Dale...
Richard is thinking of his valentine but Jamie isn't feeling the love. Meanwhile, Chris Dale takes the Randomiser over to the checkpoint, the Podsterons write in with questions and comments, and Stingray: Monster from the Deep becomes available from the Gerry Anderson Store. It's an FAB February podcast! andr.sn/podcast
Brains has detected an incoming earthquake that threatens to destroy a large area in Peru– and countless lives! Scott Tracy races to the danger zone in Thunderbird One, but will he be in time? And who is the mysterious English stranger whose face looks so familiar? Take a trip to the retro futuristic world of International Rescue with Thunderbirds: Peril in Peru– a new adaptation of John Theydon's 'Calling Thunderbirds' performed on audio by a full cast. In this week's pod, hear the first chapte...
There's Peril in Peru! Fabulous Fun in FAB Facts! Radical Randomness in the Randomiser! And Grand, Gorgeous Gubbins scattered throughout! Welcome to the Generally Germane Gerry Anderson Podcast! andr.sn/podcast
Non-fiction isn't the only card up John Kenneth Muir's sleeve. He's also a storyteller with three seasons of a web series and two Space: 1999 novels under his belt with a series of audio dramas forthcoming! In the concluding chapter of this interview, he explains his view on the legacy of Space: 1999 and the work of Gerry Anderson! 01:07 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! Or in binary: 01010111 01100101 01101100 01100011 01101111 01101101 01100101 00100000 01110100 01101111 00100000 01110100...
John Kenneth Muir is back with a story about Moonbase Alpha, Jamie Anderson is back with a FAB Fact, Chris Dale has an angelic Randomiser, and Richard James displays his undisputed talent for sound effects! It's the bounteous Gerry Anderson Podcast! andr.sn/podcast
John Kenneth Muir is an expert on Space: 1999 but what does he think of the controversial Year Two? What classic toy has he kept in excellent condition since childhood? How did his early storytelling efforts with an 8mm film camera lead to late nights spent writing Space: 1999 story reviews? These projects would inspire his first non-fiction book " Exploring Space: 1999." A quick primer on what John has learned about the art and the business of writing about film and TV is revealed in this week'...
Looking for Space: 1999 puns, part two of an interview with writer and film critic John Kenneth Muir, Chris Dale's Randomiser, and a FAB Fact? Well, the search is over Monday when pod 189 of the Gerry Anderson Podcast crash lands on your doorstep! Subscribe and never miss an episode! andr.sn/podcast
John Kenneth Muir was just a little boy when he saw Dragon's Domain for the first time. The spine-tingling fright left a permanent mark on him and led to his career as a film critic and author, specializing in genre film and television. His books about Space: 1999 (both fiction and non-fiction) stand as a testament to his love for the series. In this episode, John breaks down his fascination with the future as depicted in 1999 as Richard and Jamie take a deep dive into the mailbag, a musical FAB...
Ready for a bit of American perspective? John Kenneth Muir brings his critical insight to Space: 1999 as Richard and Jamie flick through a book of FAB Facts, Chris rolls into another episode of the Randomiser, and the Podsteron postbag is loaded with mail! Don't miss out! Subscribe to have the Gerry Anderson Podcast delivered every Monday. andr.sn/podcast
Ever been scared to play with a vintage toy? Nervous to try to fix an old Dinky? Dave of the YouTube channel Toy Polloi shares his philosophy that toys were made to be played with! In the world of collecting, Dave recommends doing whatever provides one with the most enjoyment– as toys don't last forever! Plus, he reveals the Holy Grail of Anderson toys, tips for beginning collecting, and explains how the senses play into the nostalgic experience. It's 2022, but the Gerry Anderson Podcast still h...
Toy Polloi searches for the Holy Grail of Gerry Anderson toy collecting as Chris Dale hunts for salvage in the Randomiser. Meanwhile, Richard and Jamie uncover some stars hiding in plain sight in FAB Facts! It's non-stop Gerry Anderson action and adventure for your ears every Monday! andr.sn/podcast
We're getting our new year off to a great start with Toy Polloi! An expert on vintage toys, Dave is better known by his social media moniker Toy Polloi. His YouTube channel is closing in on 50,000 subscribers and includes videos on Star Wars toys, He-Man toys, Action Man toys... and toys from multiple Gerry Anderson series! In this episode, Dave explains why he prefers Space: 1999 to Thunderbirds and why he thinks Terrahawks is worth watching if you haven't checked it out before. Plus, Terry Adl...
It's an auld acquaintance in FAB Facts, a playful interview with vintage toy expert Toy Polloi, the first Randomiser of the year, and... wait, who let him in? It's Terry Adlam for a New Year's podcast! Resolve to subscribe in the New Year! andr.sn/podcast
When she's not slugging it out in the boxing ring or voicing legions of characters in audio drama, cartoons, and video games, Beth Chalmers is also a producer and a writer. She co-created the teen drama Mystic and this week she reflects on filming in New Zealand, working with horses, and facing both the challenges of pandemic shutdown and the excitement of series renewal! In the Anderverse, Beth is best known for her work on the Terrahawks audio series released by Big Finish. She remembers worki...
Now that Holiday celebrations are winding down, it's time for an explosive FAB Fact! A Beth Chalmers interview about Terrahawks on audio! And Chris Dale is going back to the far side of the sun in the Randomiser! It's the last Gerry Anderson Podcast of 2021! #CheersGerryAnderson andr.sn/podcast
Are you suffering from a tragic lack of humorous remarks and elaborate puns this holiday season? Well, Christmas is saved by the Gerry Anderson Podcast! This episode not only has an interview with the ultra talented voice artist, actor, writer, and producer Beth Chalmers conducted by Richard James, but also funny man, Terrahawks alum, and Dick Spanner creator Terry Adlam is on hand to provide the jokes! It's a fun-filled podcast to place under your tree. Happy Holidays from the Gerry Anderson Po...
It's Christmas time at Gerry Anderson HQ! Chris Dale has a special lengthy edition of the Randomiser, Richard James interviews Beth Chalmers, and Terry Adlam is in the studio in time for a FAB Fact! Tune in Monday for a Holiday Episode of the Gerry Anderson Podcast! andr.sn/podcast
THIS EPISODE: Ben Field tackles all your Gerry Anderson: A Life Uncharted FAQs such as how the film will be screened, how the stories of other Century 21 team members have been incorporated, and how to get the documentary in your respective country. He unveils the painstaking performance art that goes into creating a truly effective deep fake and what this emotional filmmaking journey has been like for him and host Jamie Anderson. PLUS an exclusive announcement about the documentary's original s...
The Gerry Anderson Podcast is out Monday with the continuation of the interview with filmmaker Benjamin Field, a new episode of the Randomiser, and a FAB Fact! Plus some nuggets of news and gubbins from the mailbag! Stay on this channel! andr.sn/podcast
How do you encapsulate a man's life in a ninety-minute documentary? Then, how do you capture the spirit of that ninety minutes in a short title? Never one to shirk from a challenge, director Ben Field dived in full speed ahead for the new documentary Gerry Anderson: A Life Uncharted. In this episode, Ben explains how he discovered the emotional core and sense of humour at the heart of a man strong enough to bounce back from terrible adversity. Plus, an exploration of the ethics and viability of ...
