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Doctor Who: Too Hot For TVS3 E3 - Let's Make MagicSend us a textIn this episode Dylan is joined by John Isles of the Tripodscast to discuss more Doctor Who extended universe adventures. First up they look at Malcolm Hulke's novelisation of 'The Sea Devils', then it's NJN's making of Silver Nemesis documentary and finally they review BBV Sontaran audio 'Old Soldiers'. And they answer the questions:What made John hand in his Doctor Who fan card?How did Mike Tucker change Dylan's life?How did Jo Grant lose an IQ point? 2022-10-091h 25
Doctor Who: The Sirens of Audio106. JOE KRAEMER - For The Love Of ComposingJoe Kraemer has carved out a career in Hollywood for almost three decades, but for us audiophiles he has worked on many Doctor Who and related releases for Big Finish as both composer and sound designer. He has also composed many of the themes from the Big Finish spin of series such as The Robots, Missy and The Paternoster Gang.
Join us as we chat with Joe about his roots in New York, his love of Doctor Who before it was available on video, his move to LA and how he came to be working for Big F...2022-05-051h 56
TripodscastEpisode 10: The Worlds of Sam YoudHello listeners! Welcome to our final episode of Tripodscast in which we celebrate the centenary of Tripods author Sam Youd (John Christopher). Listen as Rebecca (@Min3rvas_0wl), Dani, and John (@westlakefilms) discuss women running away from mansions, the destruction of Leeds, dystopic futures, kinky medical drama, aliens in the Alps, cricket, and posh people going wild on a tropical island. With special thanks to Nick and Rose Youd.2022-04-161h 24
TripodscastEpisode 9: LegacyHello listeners! Welcome to our discussion of the legacy of The Tripods. Listen as Rebecca (@Min3rvas_0wl), Dani, and John (@westlakefilms) discuss a treasure hunt in the mountains, trampolines in power stations, a confession from John, and how Jamie Oliver inadvertently destroyed children's television. With special thanks to Jim Baker, Will Hadcroft, Richard Bates, and to all of you who kindly submitted a vox pop talking about your love of The Tripods.2022-04-021h 26
TripodscastEpisode 8: MerchandisingHello listeners! Welcome to our discussion of merchandise relating to the Tripods, including a playthrough of the ZX Spectrum Tripods game. Listen as Rebecca (@Min3rvas_0wl), Dani, and John (@westlakefilms) discuss the staggering cost of ViewMaster reels, Vulcan nerve pinches, the effects of living underground on human vision, and an incomplete map of France. With special thanks to Chris Geraghty, and Chris Jones. Featuring Gareth Preston as 'The Games Master'.2022-03-191h 12
TripodscastEpisode Seven Part Two: The CancellationHello listeners! Welcome back to the continuation of our discussion of the cancellation of the BBC TV adaptation, interspersed with exclusive interview clips with fan Will Hadcroft, Jim Baker (Henry), John Shackley (Will), Robin Hayter (Fritz), and Richard Bates (Producer).Listen as Rebecca (@Min3rvas_0wl), Dani, and John (@westlakefilms) discuss the acquisition of film rights by Disney, debate free will, and not patronising children.With special thanks to Will Hadcroft, Jim Baker, John Shackley, Robin Hayter, Richard Bates, and Chris Jones.2022-03-051h 15
TripodscastEpisode Seven Part One: The CancellationHello listeners! Welcome back to our discussion of the cancellation of the BBC TV adaptation, interspersed with exclusive interview clips with Jim Baker (Henry), Ceri Seel (Beanpole), John Shackley (Will), Robin Hayter (Fritz), and Richard Bates (Producer).Listen as Rebecca (@Min3rvas_0wl), Dani, and John (@westlakefilms) discuss the cancellation of series three in this extra angry episode of Tripodscast!With special thanks to Jim Baker, Ceri Seel, John Shackley, Robin Hayter, Richard Bates, and Chris Jones.2022-02-191h 09
TripodscastEpisode Six Part Two: BBC TV Adaptation - Second SeriesHello listeners! Welcome back to the continuation of our discussion of the second series of the BBC TV adaptation, interspersed with exclusive interview clips with Ceri Seel (Beanpole), John Shackley (Will), Robin Hayter (Fritz), and Richard Bates (Producer).Listen as Rebecca (@Min3rvas_0wl), Dani, and John (@westlakefilms) speculate on how to store a Tripod leg, debate gatekeeping in fandom, and discuss the connection between Tripods and Strictly Come Dancing(!?)With special thanks to Ceri Seel, John Shackley, Robin Hayter, Richard Bates, and Chris Jones.2022-02-051h 04
TripodscastEpisode Six Part One: BBC TV Adaptation - Second SeriesHello listeners! Again, episode 6 was rather on the long side so we’ve split it into two halves again. In today’s episode we will be continuing our conversation on the BBC TV adaptation, focusing on the second series, interspersed with exclusive interview clips with Ceri Seel (Beanpole), John Shackley (Will), and Robin Hayter (Fritz).Listen as Rebecca (@Min3rvas_0wl), Dani, and John (@westlakefilms) discuss the Pink Parrot, the inclusion of more female characters, Will flirting with all the girls, the pacing of series two compared to series one, and the new addition of the Cognoscs to t...2022-01-221h 05
TripodscastEpisode Five Part Two: BBC TV Adaptation - First SeriesWelcome back listeners!! Here is the long awaited second half of Episode Five! We will be continuing our conversation on the first series of the TV adaptation, interspersed with exclusive interview clips with Ceri Seel (Beanpole) and John Shackley (Will), and super-fan Will Hadcroft!Listen as Rebecca (@Min3rvas_0wl), Dani, and John (@westlakefilms) discuss the pacing of series 1, the seeming absence of the main characters' peripheral vision, and whether creativity and art can still exist under Tripod rule.With special thanks to Ceri Seel, John Shackley, Will Hadcroft, and Chris Jones.2022-01-0849 min
TripodscastThe Holiday Special: Dani ReactsTis the season to be..poorly? Alas Jack Frost has taken a nip at Dani and left her too unwell to have watched series 2 of The Tripods. Join us, as Rebecca and John try to cheer Dani up by showing her the first two episodes of Series 2 of The Tripods, as well as a clip from Blue Peter (airdate: 17/09/84).2021-12-2531 min
TripodscastEpisode Five Part One: BBC TV Adaptation - First SeriesWelcome back listeners!! This episode was so long that we had to split it into two halves! We will be discussing the first series of the TV adaptation and part one of exclusive interviews with Ceri Seel (Beanpole) and John Shackley (Will).Listen as Rebecca (@min3rvas_0wl), Dani, and John (@westlakefilms) discuss electricity substations, 2CVs, pans, French New Romantics, Black Guards, capping, and courtrooms. With special thanks to Ceri Seel, John Shackley, Will Hadcroft and Chris Jones. 2021-12-1155 min
TripodscastEpisode Four: When the Tripods CameWelcome back listeners!! In today’s episode we go back in time to When the Tripods Came, a prequel novel addressing the alien invasion.Listen as Rebecca (@min3rvas_0wl), Dani, and John (@westlakefilms) discuss the reason why this novel was created, and how this time around John Christopher finally addresses the lack of female representation! So sit back and enjoy, as we go Star Trekkin’ across the universe!**NB: Wrong franchise!2021-11-2735 min
TripodscastEpisode Three: The Pool of FireWelcome back listener(s). We continue our journey with the Freemen's plans of interrogating a Master and destroying the Tripod's cities.In this episode we discuss John Christopher's third novel of the Tripods trilogy: The Pool of Fire. Listen as Rebecca (@min3rvas_owl), Dani and John (@westlakefilms) discuss how the story concludes, as well as side quests to Africa, "a bad UN", and the lack of Free Women.2021-11-1329 min
TripodscastEpisode Two: The City of Gold and LeadWelcome back listener(s).We continue our journey with the Freemen's plans of infiltrating of the Tripod's cities. In this episode we discuss John Christopher's second novel of the Tripods trilogy: The City of Gold and Lead. We discuss how the story progresses, critique the book, as well as pet cats, German efficiency, geography, and Victorian museums.Listen as Rebecca (@min3rvas_owl), Dani and John (@westlakefilms) discuss the lack of female representation and the Master's Barbie doll collection.2021-10-3037 min
TripodscastEpisode One: The White MountainsIt started as a book club: "Let's read The White Mountains this month."Join us on the beginning of our intrepid adventure to find the Freemen. In this episode we discuss John Christopher's first novel of the Tripods trilogy: The White Mountains. We discuss how we first came across the books and what inspired us.Listen as Rebecca (@min3rvas_owl), Dani and John (@westlakefilms) discuss who got tricked into reading Sci-Fi, arrogant teenagers, creating new genres, the French, Battlefield Earth, and YA dystopia.With a special appearance from author Will Hadcroft (@willhadcroft...2021-10-1653 min
TripodscastTrailerIt started as an innocent book club between three friends, then one day The Tripods Trilogy was chosen. The rest is history.Discussing everything from the books, TV series, video games, and beyond. Coming October 16th 2021!2021-10-0601 min
Very British FuturesOutcastsOutcasts followed the trials of humanity's first, and it would seem, last colony on a new planet. A new frontier of hope for a better world, but dogged by human weaknesses of the oldest kind. A major new BBC adult science fiction series for the 21st century. At least that was the pitch.
Kudos were one of the coolest TV companies around, with dramas like Life on Mars and Spooks under their belt. Writer and producer Ben Richards had made his name with the latter and had recently written cult drama Party Animals. The cast was filled...2021-09-221h 38
Very British FuturesOutcastsOutcasts followed the trials of humanity's first, and it would seem, last colony on a new planet. A new frontier of hope for a better world, but dogged by human weaknesses of the oldest kind. A major new BBC adult science fiction series for the 21st century. At least that was the pitch.Kudos were one of the coolest TV companies around, with dramas like Life on Mars and Spooks under their belt. Writer and producer Ben Richards had made his name with the latter and had recently written cult drama Party Animals. The cast was filled with talents...2021-09-221h 38