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PKDheads Podcast

Like a pink laser beam of insanity beaming straight into your brain hole, authors and longtime D**kHeads David Agranoff and D. Harlan Wilson break down each of Philip K. D**k"s novels in order of publication with very little help from their engineer Langhorne J Tweed. Plus: Interviews. Story Vs. Film episodes. And other bits of PKD history. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dickheadspodcast/support

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01:35:54

Episode #22 - The Penultimate Truth

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2019/06/12

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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01:37:03

Interview #10 - Cody Goodfellow - Unamerica/Scum of...

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2019/06/07

The long-awaited Cody Goodfellow interview is here. David does his best to keep up with his longtime friend as he riffs on PKD, drugs, and the american dream. And of course, David does a deep dive into Cody's most recent novels, Unamerica and Scum of the Earth. Cody's Author Page: https://www.codygoodfellow.com/?fbclid=IwAR2XPeqxvVZCwMnm5simB7He5vZIvLXj_qGze9npGpveWW9UObIj9OHbG3w Langhorne's Patreon ►► www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed Music on this episode is from - Valis: An Opera by Tod

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00:51:02

Interview #9 - Sam J. Miller - Blackfish City

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2019/05/24

Here we have David's in-depth interview with multiple award-winning author Sam J. Miller. They discuss Sam's Nebula Award-nominated novel Blackfish City along with subjects ranging from PKD to bike riding. "It’s overwhelming, that my story of lesbian warrior grandmas and oversexed gay boys and gender-non-binary revolutionaries AND KILLER WHALES AND POLAR BEARS has received such a positive response. And now, to have gotten this kind of nod from my peers in the science fiction & fantasy community, is

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01:26:49

Episode #21 - Paycheck - Story Vs. Film

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2019/05/08

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. Our Patreon:

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01:45:18

Episode #20 - Martian Time-Slip

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2019/04/16

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 Collection:

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02:12:16

Interview #8 - Evan Lampe - The 2nd Five

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2019/04/11

David's second interview with author, podcaster, blogger, and Philip K. Dick scholar Evan Lampe. Here they discuss PKD's second five novels and the ideas that brought them to life. Plus find out which Philip K. Dick books they believe are worse than Vulcan's Hammer. Philip K. Dick and the World We Live In Paperback by Evan Lampe is available at: Wide Books - wide-books.com/index.html Amazon - www.amazon.com/Philip-K-Dick-Wor…ywords=evan+lampe American Writers (One Hundred Pages at a Time) -

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01:18:20

Episode #19 - Heinleiners - Starship Troopers - Story...

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2019/04/01

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

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01:46:31

Episode #18 - The Game-Players of Titan

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2019/03/20

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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01:18:04

Interview #7 - PKD Festivals 2019 Round Table

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2019/03/01

David and Anthony host a round table discussion with coordinators of upcoming PKD festivals across the country. 2019 PKD Film Festival-http://thephilipkdickfilmfestival.com/index.html 2019 PKD Festival-https://wide-books.com/pkd-festival-2019.html 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

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01:30:43

Episode #17 - The Man in the High Castle - Story Vs....

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2019/02/27

This time we take a look at season 1 of the Amazon Prime version of The Man in the High Castle. Here 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

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00:54:40

Interview #6 - Gavriel Rosenfeld & Bruce Krajewski -...

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2019/01/16

This time around David has a conversation with two professors, Gavriel D. Rosenfeld, and Bruce Krajewski, on the continued relevance to our modern world of both the novel and the Amazon Prime series The Man in the High Castle. The Man in the High Castle and Philosophy: https://www.amazon.com/Man-High-Castle-Philosophy-Subversive-ebook/dp/B0728D7KHY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1547608370&sr=8-1&keywords=bruce+krajewski Gavriel D. Rosenfeld:

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02:32:53

Episode #16 - The Man in the High Castle

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2019/01/15

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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00:27:19

Holiday Special: Alas, All Thinking by Harry Bates

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2019/01/02

At last, we give you Alas, All Thinking, the Harry Bates story PKD said compelled him to begin writing. Enjoy. But beware of SPOILERS if you haven't read the story. Plus: Einstein Squared. A solid David Segue. And have a happy new year. The Story: https://epdf.tips/alas-all-thinking.html 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

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01:39:52

Episode #15 - Vulcan's Hammer

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2018/12/14

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: https://www.amazon.com/Valis-ANNE-BOGDEN-THOMAS-AZEMA/dp/B000003GI2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=valis+opera&qid=1592020130&s=instant-video&sr=8-1

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00:55:22

Interview #5 - Brian Evenson - The Warren

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2018/11/16

Anthony and David interview the extraordinary writer and PKD fan Brian Evenson. They pick his brain on everything from his novella The Warren to where Philip K. Dick was buried. This one is as much for writers as it is for fans. The Warren - https://www.amazon.com/Warren-Novel-Brian-Evenson-ebook/dp/B01FQQ47QA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1542336917&sr=8-4&keywords=the+warren Immobility -

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01:02:11

Episode #14 - The Impossible Planet - Story Vs. Film

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2018/11/14

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: www.amazon.com/Valis-ANNE-BOGDEN…EMA/dp/B000003GI2

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01:45:18

Episode #13 - Dr. Futurity

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2018/11/07

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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01:17:47

Episode #12 - Imposter/Impostor - Story Vs. Film

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2018/10/23

Which do you prefer? In this episode we take a look at the 2002 Dimension Films adaptation of the PKD story IMPOSTER. Plus: Boris Karloff and the BBC's Out of This World. Alien Love Triangle. And the LT. Dan Band. Music on this episode is from - Valis: An Opera by Tod Machover Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Valis-ANNE-BOGDEN-THOMAS-AZEMA/dp/B000003GI2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=valis+opera&qid=1592020130&s=instant-video&sr=8-1

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01:02:13

Interview #4 - Evan Lampe - The 1st 5 Novels

PKDheads Podcast ·

2018/10/11

David interviews author, podcaster, blogger, and Philip K. Dick enthusiast Evan Lampe. This is number one in a series of in-depth chats Here they discuss PKD's first five novels and the ideas that brought them to life. Philip K. Dick and the World We Live In Paperback by Evan Lampe is available at: Wide Books - http://wide-books.com/index.html Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Philip-K-Dick-World-Live/dp/1508741492/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1539246286&sr=8-1&keywords=evan+lampe Music on this episode

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01:48:55

Episode #11 - Time Out of Joint

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2018/10/02

Time Out of Joint was PKD's first book published outside of ACE. It's a wild ride with the famous newspaper puzzle solver Ragle Gumm. Find out what we thought of this "Novel of Menace." Plus: Secret Thespians. How not to pronounce Goethe. And Post-Apocalyptic Jive Talk. Music on this episode is from - Valis: An Opera by Tod Machover Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Valis-ANNE-BOGDEN-THOMAS-AZEMA/dp/B000003GI2

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