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Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast

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Comedians talk Red Dwarf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10 - "Stasis Leak" with David Reed

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/02/23

Discover why improv comic and playwright David Reed is nostalgic for the days when series continuity wasn’t all that important. Hear his take on the boys from the Dwarf as characters from Winnie The Pooh. And shudder at the memory of David’s wife breaking Starbug.As we pull apart series 2 episode 4, Stasis Leak, David helps us celebrate the brilliance of Morwenna Banks and the joys of playing time travel as farce. Once again, we touch on how Red Dwarf is so funny, yet also – if you stop to think

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9 - "Thanks For The Memory" with Gemma Arrowsmith

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/02/16

Acclaimed comedy writer and actor Gemma Arrowsmith joins us, sporting an awesome Mugs Murphy t-shirt. Her combo of megafandom and top-tier scriptwriting insight makes for a wide-ranging, illuminating conversation – from Grant and Naylor assuming the viewer’s intelligence, through to how unlikely it is that a sitcom driven by relative unknowns would be made today.Taking a close look at series 2 episode 3, Thanks For The Memory, we discover a cast at the top of their game. We explore Rimmer’s

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8 - "Better Than Life" with John Robertson

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/02/09

Human hurricane John Robertson talks about inspiring some of Norman Lovett’s standup, having a Twitter misunderstanding with Robert Llewelyn, Hattie Hayridge’s s**t stirring mate, and an embarrassing encounter with Chris Barrie.As we immerse ourselves in series 2 episode 2, the creator of live action videogame The Dark Room tells us why he would be sure to have a good time in Better Than Life. We explore Cat’s problem with Marilyn Monroe. And we consider how this ep’s namesake novel raises the

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7 - "Kryten" with Nat Luurtsema

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/02/02

BAFTA-nominated film maker, author and comedian Nat Luurtsema explains why Rimmer really doesn’t deserve nice things. We talk grubby, grotty losers and reassuring lessons about growing up. You’ll also get to hear the moment Nat wins Red Dwarf.Analysing series 2 episode 1, Kryten, we discuss the theatrical roots of our favourite mechanoid’s name, the innately tragic quality of fictional butlers, and the audience response to Lister being Rimmer’s wingman. Plus: the origins of a feud between cast

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Better Than Life - Series 1 Wrap-up

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/01/26

Which awesome comedy guests will join us to celebrate series 2 of Red Dwarf? How’s our sacrilegious recasting game going? What do our listeners make of it all? And… The Muppets Take Red Dwarf! Please enjoy this pithy palette cleanser before series 2 kicks off.SO WHAT IS IT?Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, we’re your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned:

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6 - "Me2" with Nick Helm

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/01/19

“The Nation’s Favourite Uncle”, comedy titan Nick Helm, closes our series 1 discussion. A massive collection of Red Dwarf t-shirts! Watching every episode four times a day! Turning the hell of teeth straightening appointments into the heaven of Red Dwarf video shopping! That’s all stuff we talk about!From the challenges of making two Rimmers work, to the ruination of a soup, we give “sitcom 2001” series 1 episode 6, Me2, a good going-over. Major questions are posed. Like: what is Lister without

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5 - 'Confidence & Paranoia' with Matt Blair

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/01/12

Comedian, musician and podcaster Matt Blair joins us to chat about continuity (or lack thereof) in Red Dwarf, being hooked as a kid by its naughtiness… and what it was like when Matt shared a flat with Norman Lovett. Our amateur psychoanalysis of Rimmer continues, and we return to the burning question: is Lister cool?Chewing over series 1 episode 5, Confidence and Paranoia, we cover all the essentials. Like how it is “pure Star Trek”, how long it takes for the plot to kick in, and how well the

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4 - 'Waiting for God' with Paul Foxcroft

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2024/01/05

Paul Foxcroft is both a comedian and a renowned dungeon master. His experience leading epic fantasy games is perfect prep for exploring the lore of Red Dwarf’s feline civilisation. Interrogating series 1 episode 4, Waiting For God, we learn why Paul thinks Cat is a psycho. Why a book made of scents is a bad idea. And why it’s more cost effective to land on lava planets than water planets.As always, no stones are left unturned - from hardcore from boardgame wargames, to Paul’s super cheerful theory

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3 - 'Balance of Power' with Sooz Kempner

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2023/12/29

Sooz Kempner joins us to dig into all manner of Red Dwarfery. Want to know if it has the perfect pilot? Why Chris Barrie should’ve been born American? And which series Sooz thinks has never been bettered? Then get listening to our chat about series 1 episode 3, Balance of Power.In a world exclusive, Sooz tells us about meeting the unsung hero who sings the theme song. We also explore the genius of Danny John-Jules. Why Red Dwarf speaks to teenagers. And the verifiable fact that Rimchanski’s hips

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2 - 'Future Echoes' with Bec Hill

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2023/12/22

Bec Hill shares her Red Dwarf journey: Manipulating the public library system to get hold of box sets. Reviving Duane Dibbley as a paper puppet. And doing stand-up comedy with her time travelling future self. That’s dedication.We cover all the important stuff about series 1 episode 2, ‘Future Echoes’, including: Kids’ spongy brains and the Theory of Relativity. Low-tech backstage shenanigans. Why unloved PE teachers should move to Australia. Plus, of course, hopelessness.SO WHAT IS IT?Better Than

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1 - 'The End' with Guy Kelly

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2023/12/15

Welcome to the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. Guy Kelly is our wonderfully warm and witty guest for series 1 episode 1, The End. You’ll find out why he was terrified the first time he watched Red Dwarf. Where the stains on his novelisations come from. And how it feels to gig with Norman Lovett.We cover all the important stuff – from the drabness of the future, to Cat’s muted trumpets, the acting instincts of an inexperienced Craig Charles, and

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Better Than Life - Series 1 Trailer

Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast ·

2023/12/09

Trailer for Better Than Life: a podcast for fans of beloved sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf - and fans of comedy in general. In each instalment we interview a funny person about why they love Red Dwarf, and then we do a deep dive into a classic episode. Series 1 features interviews with Nick Helm, Bec Hill, Sooz Kempner, Paul Foxcroft, Matt Blair and Guy Kelly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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