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PODCAST

DickHeads Podcast

Langhorne J Tweed

Like a pink laser beam of insanity beaming straight into your brain hole, authors and longtime DickHeads, David Agranoff and Anthony Trevino break down each of Philip K. Dick"s novels in order of publication with very little help from their engineer Langhorne J Tweed. Plus: Interviews. Story Vs. Film. And other bits of PKD history.

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01:26:33

The Ganymede Takeover

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/09/16

The world has been conquered by space worms and humanity's last hope lies with a psychic revolutionary hiding from the law in the mountains of the worst place on earth, Tennessee. The Ganymede Takeover is the first of only two novels Philip K. Dick coauthored and the only one (of a planned 3) to be written with Ray Nelson. Plus: The guy who invented the propeller hat. Privileged modern babies. And Overbaked Brownie scout club of death cookies. Our Patreon ►►

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02:08:07

Counter-Clock World - with Jayaprakash Satyamurthy

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/08/11

Remain calm, smoke your sogum, and pay no attention to all those old-born repopulating our world. Unfortunately for Sebastian Hermes and his crew of resuscitation technicians, it's not that easy after discovering the slowly resurrecting corpse of a major religious leader. Join the DickHeads and writer/musician Jayaprakash Satyamurthy as they discuss PKD's 21st published novel, Counter-Clock World. Plus: Food as a 4-letter word. The history of the scifi scene in Bangalore. And how to not kink shame

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02:10:28

The Zap Gun - with Scott R. Jones

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/07/18

This time we take a look at The Zap Gun. PKD was paid to write the outline for this one and promptly ignored it entirely when it came down to the actual writing. Scott R. Jones author of Anthony's favorite book this year, Stonefish, Joins us in finding out if ignoring the outline was the right thing to do. Plus: Is a united Dickiverse that farfetched? Was this novel written 'too soon' considering our modern sociopolitical climate? And more whacky name craziness. Our Patreon ►►

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02:10:03

Lies Inc. - with D. Harlan Wilson

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/07/18

"Acrid smoke billowed about him, stinging his nostrils." This line is the one said to begin the craziness that is Lies, Inc. But not its beginning. PKD's 19th novel started as a shorter work, The Unteleported Man. However, it has been published in many forms—some after Dick's death. Joining your Dickheads this time around is Writer/professor/provocateur D. Harlan Wilson lending his assistance in unraveling the odd history of this bizarre book. Plus: The worst John Henry tale ever. The dangers of

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01:49:37

Now Wait for Last Year

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/07/18

PKD's 18th published novel begins by telling us not only are human beings did not originate on earth, but our progenitors have conscripted us into an unwinnable war. And that's the world Dr. Virgil Sweetscent finds himself in a position to save. "Will he?" Should be the next question, but instead, we hope you're asking, "What did DickHeads Podcast think of Now Wait for Last Year?" Plus: Doctor Daddy Sweetscent. Who's the Butter & Eggs man here? And antifrogs. Our Patreon ►►

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01:16:13

The Crack in Space

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/07/18

So, where to begin? There was some disagreement here about the overall quality of PKD's 17th published novel. One of us described it as "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe written by a room full of monkeys. Another as, "A sad wet placenta of a book." And the third said, "I didn't super like it." Join us in finding out what went right and horribly wrong in The Crack in Space. Plus: Fashionably cute. The heir to the Baskin-Robbins fortune. And many food analogies. Our Patreon ►►

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01:39:20

Dr. Bloodmoney

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/07/18

Well, here it is. Finally. Our discussion of Dr. Bloodmoney and I have to say; we get three very different views here. This one is a favorite amongst some brilliant people, but not amongst other brilliant people. The battle rages on. Plus: Post Apocalypse Fanboys. Flipper Baby Apologies. And the question of what's worse, Anthony's idea for a PKD's Barely Legal calendar starring a page based on Dr. Bloodmoney or his holocaust denial. Our Patreon ►► www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed Dicklike

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01:59:43

The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch - with J. David...

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2020/07/18

What'll it be? Can-D or Chew-Z? Both are quite a trip but watch out for the side effects. The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch is considered one of the MUST read novels in the PKD library. Here the DickHeads along with special guest J. David Osborne find out for themselves if this is true or not. Plus: Jailbreaking Twitter. Willy Eldritch and the Chew-Z factory. And a stigmata fleshlight. Our Patreon ►► https://www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed Dicklike Suggestions: David's Pick ►► Pax Americana:

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01:54:19

Clans of the Alphane Moon

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/07/18

Welcome to the Alphane Moon, a disputed territory currently held by the human race. A place where an individual can live in relative peace with like-minded individuals. And by 'like-minded' I mean 'share a psychosis.' The boys disagree on a lot of parts of PKD's 14th published novel of divorce and mental illness costarring a psychic blob, a Hollywood showman/intergalactic spy, and a sadsack divorcee who writes propaganda speeches for the C.I.A. Plus: The intergalactic pitfalls of confusing

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01:34:48

The Simulacra - with Cody Goodfellow

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/07/18

It's time for PKD's 13th published novel The Simulacra. We were lucky enough to have author Cody Goodfellow stop by and give his thoughts on this wacky post-apocalyptic book with a whopping 56 named characters. This one is packed with highbrow humor along with all the regular Dickian elements. Plus: Dick's Divorcepedia. The Japanese Linda Ronstadt. And David finally hates some things (fortunately none of them is this novel.) Our Patreon ►► www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed Cody's Author Page ►►

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01:35:53

The Penultimate Truth

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/07/18

What do a subterranean President, psychic detective, and futuristic Don Draper have in common? Correct. They are all characters in Philip K. Dick's 12th novel, The Penultimate Truth. This time the DickHeads try to follow the maze of interlacing storylines in a post WW3 world where admen have citywide mansions, time travel is real, and the bulk of humanity build robots in underground bunkers waiting for the war they don't know ended years ago to finally be over. Plus: The FBI at PKD's door

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01:26:48

Paycheck - Story Vs. Film

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/07/18

An envelope full of seemingly valueless items can sometimes mean the difference between rich and poor or even life or death. It's time to compare the classic PKD story 'Paycheck' with its not so classic translation to film 'Paycheck.' Anthony was lucky enough to be away working on other projects, leaving David and Langhorne alone to handle this one. PLUS: Jessica Biel is not Jennifer Beals. The cultural origin of Rethrick. And John Woo Cast. Langhorne's Patreon:

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01:45:18

Martian Time-Slip

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/07/18

Gubble gubble fellow DickHeads. It's about to get gubbish up in here. Philip K. Dick's 11th published novel Martian Time-Slip is an exploration of schizophrenia and autism as they affect the lives of colonists on Mars. And in this episode, the DickHeads explore, among other things, the vastly different understanding of mental illness we have today. Plus: Dirt & school & space trucks. Guy Pearce & Michael Shannon in Buddy Cops. And The BeeGee's School of Special Children. PKD Paperback

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01:18:20

Heinleiners - Starship Troopers - Story Vs. Film

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/07/18

Is it an alternate reality or is something a little different happening this episode? The classic novel Starship Troopers and its equally classic film adaption go head to head in the latest edition of Heinleiners. Grok it while you can. Plus: David pontificates. Anthony Eviscerates. And Langhorne is just happy to be invited. Credits: Robert Heinlein's Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoSnjYLw2A0 Nuclear Countdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLVbbWGF15w&t=73s --- Send in a voice

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01:46:31

The Game-Players of Titan

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/07/18

Who's up for a little Space Monopoly? You can find out how to play in PKD's 10th published novel The Game-Players of Titan. And in the first book episode of our second season, you can listen to what the Dickheads have to say about a world where real-life property is won and lost by gambling on a board game marshaled by psychic aliens from Titan. Plus: PKD's Barely Legal. The head of a scary floating robot god. And The 7 butt creatures of Venus. ARG Detectives: Night Mind ►►

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01:30:42

The Man in the High Castle - Story Vs. Film

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/07/08

This time we take a look at season 1 of the Amazon Prime version of The Man in the High Castle. In it we explore the many ups and downs of turning a classic novel into a television show and whether the creators have succeeded with this one. Plus: Different boring. The Marshall chewing scenery. And James Cameron: Hero or Hack. Music on this episode is from - Valis: An Opera by Tod Machover Check it out here: www.amazon.com/Valis-ANNE-BOGDEN…EMA/dp/B000003GI2 --- Send in a voice message:

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02:32:52

The Man in the High Castle

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/07/08

Dick's 9th published novel, The Man in the High Castle, is considered by many to be his best. Do you think the Dickheads will agree with this view? Or with each other for that matter? Listen and find out in our super-sized season finale. Plus: Swastikas in space. The Grasshopper of Time. And wet history boners. Music on this episode is from - Valis: An Opera by Tod Machover Check it out here:

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01:39:51

Vulcan's Hammer

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/06/13

PKD's 7th novel Vulcan's Hammer is considered by many, including Dick himself, to be his worst. But one of our three Dickeads counts it as his favorite so far. Can you guess which one? Plus: Salty ass supercomputers. Bread & Butter Sci-Fi. And a walking simulator. Music on this episode is from - Valis: An Opera by Tod Machover Check it out here:

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01:02:11

The Impossible Planet - Story Vs. Film

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/06/13

This time we look at the Electric Dreams episode Impossible Planet and how it compares to PKD's original short story The Impossible Planet. Quite a few Dickhead traditions are bucked in this one. Plus: Sassy Robots. Anthony in a good mood. And "Happy Naked Time." Music on this episode is from - Valis: An Opera by Tod Machover Check it out here:

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01:45:18

Dr. Futurity

DickHeads Podcast ·

2020/06/13

What happens when a mild-mannered doctor is thrust into a whacky future devoid of white people? This 1960 novel started as the impossible to find novelette Time Pawn written way back in '53. Join us in exploring Dr. Futurity. Plus: The Bronchitis Ward. Danzig. And The Big Bang Theory guy murders the rapper Sir William S. Drake. PKD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LDv8fm_R7g&t=8s Music on this episode is from - Valis: An Opera by Tod Machover Check it out here:

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