David Mather reveals the latest Gerry Anderson design from Corgi at Hornby Hobbies! Get the latest details and answers to all of your questions! In this episode, David also details what's going on with Airfix, Scalextric, and other brands related to the Anderson shows! Plus, what's his next target for Anderson toys? 01:07 Welcome to the two-for-the-price of-one Gerry Anderson Podcast! 07:39 World's FAB Facts 15:03 Missives from our email bag (plus tech tips) 24:24 The Bumper Gerry Anderson News!...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 241
Jamie and Richard are back and better than ever! David Mather from Corgi and Hornby Hobbies joins us to talk about some exciting new collectibles releases and Chris Dale is entering the heart of darkness in the Randomiser! Subscribe and bring a friend! andr.sn/podcast
Jan 22, 2023•37 sec
Who wouldn't want a shiny die-cast Thunderbird 2, complete with Thunderbird 4 in the pod? David Mather went from playing with his in the dirt to working as the Corgi Head of Brand at Hornby Hobbies! David brings us his insight into the nostalgia phenomenon– plus a very, VERY exciting announcement! 01:07 Welcome to the Bullet Pointed Gerry Anderson Podcast! 03:03 FAB Facts from the Tome 07:57 Podsteron Bag o' Post 13:55 The Gerry Anderson News! See links below 18:42 Bumper Crop of Posts from the ...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 240
We have some very special news from David Mather at Corgi! Chris Dale is tuning in for a broadcast in the Randomiser! And Jamie Anderson has Richard James confounded with another FAB Fact! Like this pod? Why not subscribe?! andr.sn/podcast
Jan 15, 2023•41 sec
Imagine being assigned to fill the shoes of Thunderbirds composer Barry Gray. Where to begin? Fortunately, Joe Kraemer strikes the right balance between confident creativity and respect for the original series. His Thunderbirds music can be heard in all of our latest audio adventures including Fire and Fury, International Rescue vs. the Hood, and more! Plus, there is some news about a show called First Action Bureau.... 01:07 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 04:44 FAB Bag Facts 09:40 A few...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 239
Don't look now, but somebody's got your luggage! It's the Gerry Anderson Podcast and we're back with a FAB Fact, the Randomiser, an interview with composer Joe Kraemer, and more fun, games, and gubbins than you can shake a stick at! Subscribe so you don't miss out! andr.sn/podcast
Jan 08, 2023•49 sec
What do Mission: Impossible, Jack Reacher, and Thunderbirds audio drama have in common? They all feature music from composer Joe Kraemer! Growing up in LA, Joe Kraemer watched Supermarionation on Saturday mornings. Now he follows in the tradition of Barry Gray composing music for Thunderbirds, Stingray, Space: 1999, and more! 01:07 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 09:58 Famously FAB Facts 14:53 People sending thoughts and comments! 24:04 The Gerry Anderson News! See links below 27:43 Prais...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 238
Happy New Year! Jamie composes himself for an interview with composer and sound designer Joe Kramer. Richard is warming up to the tune of your letters and #CheersGerryAnderson posts. Chris Dale is back with his very random Randomiser. Resolve in 2023 to subscribe to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! andr.sn/podcast
Jan 01, 2023•43 sec
It's the tenth anniversary of Gerry Anderson's passing and we're celebrating his legacy with social media tributes using the hashtag #CheersGerryAnderson. Meanwhile, the next generation of Lady Penelope performers, Genevieve Gaunt, joins us in the studio. Chris Dale ventures into a cultish temple in the Randomiser! And we've got a FAB Fact and holiday gubbins. 01:07 Welcome to the Merry Gerry Anderson Podcast! 06:46 FAB Facts (Allegedly) 13:50 Lovely Listeners! 23:00 The Gerry Anderson News! See...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 237
Merry Christmas Podsterons! If you've been good all year you'll find presents under your tree and the Gerry Anderson Podcast in your ears on Boxing Day! We have the conclusion of our interview with Genevieve Gaunt, the second part of a Space Precinct story in the Randomiser, and a FAB Fact close encounter! andr.sn/podcast
Dec 25, 2022•53 sec
It just wouldn't be Christmas without Terry Adlam on the Gerry Anderson Podcast! Ditch the holiday blues with his trademark sense of humour. Plus, Jamie Anderson is joined by Lady Penelope AKA Genevieve Gaunt to talk about how they met, the origins of First Action Bureau, and everything audio from Big Finish to Thunderbirds. Meanwhile, Chris Dale unleashes his favourite two part story in the Randomiser! Yuletide Greetings from the Gerry Anderson Podcast Team 01:07 Welcome to a Very Terry Christm...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 237
Christmas Bells are ringing and that can only mean one thing... It's time for a Very Terry Christmas! Genevieve Gaunt, Lady Penelope herself, joins us! Chris Dale eschews a secular holiday in favor of something more cultish in the Randomiser! Plus, we've got some other gubbins for your stocking! You won't want to miss this festive podcast! andr.sn/podcast
Dec 18, 2022•30 sec
Dr. Peter Caddick-Adams is a historian but it was the dreams of the future in the Gerry Anderson shows of the sixties that inspired his entire generation to be forward thinking. Now there's just one question– where's the real life Thunderbirds machines? Peter uses his leadership expertise to analyse Anderson heroes like Ed Straker and Colonel White. Also, tune in for Richard James impersonating Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Jamie reading out a jet-powered FAB Fact as Chris Dale heads for a forgott...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 235
Peter Caddick-Adams is on hand for Pod 235! Plus, we have a bursting mailbag from the podsterons, a random episode of a Gerry Anderson show hosted by Chris Dale, and Richard James' favourite part of the podcast... a FAB Fact! Stay tuned for Monday's Gerry Anderson Podcast! andr.sn/podcast
Dec 11, 2022•39 sec
Building hope out of tragedy! Gerry Anderson served in the military and lost his brother Lionel in World War II. But Lionel was never forgotten and served as the inspiration for the pilots of shows like Thunderbirds. Military historian Peter Caddick-Adams and Jamie Anderson discuss how Gerry's frustration with military life led to the creation of fictional para-military organisations where the mission was always to save lives! 01:07 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! A Tribute to Tim Beddows...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 234
It's the Gerry Anderson Podcast and it's better than ever! Dr. Peter Caddick-Adams sees Supermarionation through a historical lens, Chris Dale has a very modern Randomiser, and this week's FAB Fact has contemporary implications. Subscribe and get new episodes every Monday! andr.sn/podcast
Dec 04, 2022•36 sec
ATTENTION ALL LISTENERS! Don't miss out on this week's Gerry Anderson Podcast! We have a very special interview with gamer and YouTube sensation Ellen Rose, a brand new Randomiser where Chris Dale watches a random episode of a Gerry Anderson show, and a fantabulous FAB Fact. Want to hear it? It's yours free! Just click play wherever you get your podcasts! 01:07 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 04:23 Return to FAB Facts 10:44 Lovely Listeners 18:26 The Gerry Anderson News! See links below 2...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 233
Are you game for the Gerry Anderson Podcast? Jamie and Richard are game for a FAB Fact, an interview with YouTube sensation Ellen Rose, and a pile of podsteron post! Chris Dale is game for a new edition of the Randomiser! Don't miss out! Hit that subscribe button and tune in Monday! andr.sn/podcast
Nov 27, 2022•34 sec
Introducing Ellen Rose! Gamer, YouTuber, and host of Outside Xtra. She became a Thunderbirds fan via her parents and was soon playing with a Tracy Island play set and Mysteron voice changer. As a female fan, Ellen has unique insight into whether Thunderbirds is for boys or girls. Don't miss it! 01:07 Welcome to the Jamie the Gerbil Podcast! 05:17 Retro FAB Facts 11:06 Our Lovely Podsterons (Listeners) 19:33 The Gerry Anderson News! See links below 26:42 On the Podcast Facebook 31:27 Ellen Rose -...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 232
Podcast Anderson Gerry The! No matter whether you go backwards or forwards, it's still the Gerry Anderson Podcast. Jamie has a FAB Fact, Richard has a full mailbag, Chris has his trusty Randomiser, and we are joined by brand new guest Ellen Rose! Join us Monday, won't you? andr.sn/podcast
Nov 20, 2022•34 sec
It makes sense that Nightmare Movies and Anno Dracula author Kim Newman would be drawn to Captain Scarlet, but what is his favourite of the many Gerry Anderson shows he watched growing up? The answer might surprise you! In this episode, Kim explores the uniqueness of Thunderbirds' altruistic format, the pioneering Century 21 merch empire, and how puppets became such a dominant part of the television landscape. Plus, the usual gubbins you might expect to find in an episode of the Gerry Anderson P...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 231
Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast Restaurant! For our main dish this Monday, our chef recommends an interview with TV and film historian/novelist Kim Newman with side dishes of Gerry Anderson News and Podsteron Emails. For an appetizer, we have a FAB Fact and for dessert... nothing but the finest Randomiser! Bon appetit and don't forget to subscribe! andr.sn/podcast
Nov 13, 2022•41 sec
Novelist, critic, and all around creative genius Kim Newman reported being haunted by killer snowmen in this week's edition of the Gerry Anderson Podcast. Members of the public are advised not to approach these snow creatures, and to stay indoors curled up by the fire with one of Kim's books! Plus, an iconic episode is on the printout in the Randomiser! A FAB Fact that Richard James might like has been flicked! Now with EXTRA GUBBINS! 01:07 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! Now with Gubbins...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 230
Kim Newman is an extremely prolific writer and critic! Chris Dale is the master (or perhaps the prisoner?) of the Randomiser! Jamie Anderson has a FAB Fact Bonanza! Richard James is slightly worried about Jamie's FAB Fact Bonanza! This is the Gerry Anderson Podcast! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! andr.sn/podcast
Nov 06, 2022•48 sec
Welcome to our Spooktacular Scary Anderson Podcast! Gerry Anderson and Irwin Allen shows topped Connor Flanagan's watchlist growing up in the 90s! A diverse group of influences led him to produce comedy sci-fi short films in university and eventually to making Space Precinct and Captain Scarlet comic books. His collaborations with fellow Belfast residents Andrew Clements and Chris Thompson bring the worlds of Anderson to life on the page! 01:07 Welcome to the Haunted Gerry Anderson Podcast! 04:3...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 229
It's the Haunted Gerry Anderson Podcast! There's no need to be afraid of ghosts and goblins when Connor Flanagan is nearby... He can draw Captain Scarlet and scare them away! Plus, Chris Dale has the Randomiser that definitely won't show a spooky episode and Jamie has a very uncreepy fact. Richard James may have a passing resemblance to space vampire Kamada, but it's just a coincidence. Right? andr.sn/podcast
Oct 30, 2022•39 sec
Connor Flanagan was taken with the worlds of Gerry Anderson from his youth. From an interest in film, video, and puppetry, to his ultimate creative focus in comics, the Belfast artist found Thunderbirds, Terrahawks, and Captain Scarlet perpetually influencing his creative life and pushing him to grow as an artist. Don't miss his story! Plus, there's a galaxy of Fireball XL5 news for the 60th anniversary, a very special episode for Chris Dale to review in the Randomiser, and a FAB Fact! 01:07 Wel...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 228
Pod 228 has fallen into the hands of the Mysterons! Our only hope is for you, Agents of Spectrum, to tune in on Monday and hear part one of our interview with Connor Flanagan, Chris Dale's Randomiser, a FAB Fact, and more! Remember, Captain Scarlet is indestructible but you are not. andr.sn/podcast
Oct 23, 2022•35 sec
Chris Bentley has written more books about Gerry Anderson than almost anyone else! But what book would he like to tackle next? UFO? Terrahawks? Space Precinct? Tune in to discover the answer. Plus, Jamie reveals what happened to Gerry Anderson's Mars, Chris Dale waves goodbye, and Richard James has some emails to read to you. 01:07 Welcome to the Gerry Anderson Podcast! 02:52 FAB Martian Facts 09:12 Greetings from the Podsterons 17:33 The Gerry Anderson News! See links below 21:21 Posts from the...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 227
THIS EPISODE! Chris Bentley reveals the secrets of the Space: 1999 Vault! Jamie Anderson pulls out a Martian FAB Fact from the book o' FAB Facts! And Chris Dale says farewell in the Randomiser! Plus, Richard James has a note or two to read out! Don't forget to review and leave us a rating! FAB! andr.sn/podcast
Oct 16, 2022•41 sec