In the second of a three part episode, Ed and Nemo continue their discussion on the theme of Religion vs. Science throughout the history of Dirk Gently by looking at the two TV shows written in the post-Douglas era: The 2010-2012 BBC4 show and it's Pro-Science, almost atheist viewpoint for Dirk, and by contrast the 2016-2017 BBC America/Netflix show, which presents Holism as a religion, and we have fun going through the show's dialogue and replacing the word "Universe" with "God" and seeing how it changes things. Ed also compares Bart Curlish to the crusaders knights of the Middle Ages.There has been some interesting news but since this was recorded last year (And intended to come out much earlier but the deadline whooshed by and nobody seemed to notice or care, so I figured I'd gotten away with it.) so there is no discussion of the Douglas Adams Explaining the World audiobook coming out somewhere in May-August.Feel free to contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com
In the first of a special three part episode, Ed and Nemo discuss the theme of religion vs. science throughout the history of Dirk Gently, starting with Douglas Adams himself and his own radical atheism, in stark contrast to his religious father and upbringing. We also talk about the two Dirk novels and their portrayals of the afterlife, the Electric Monk, the Norse Gods, and Dirk accidentally creating a God. Feel free to contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com
Ed and Nemo talk about the several month old news regarding the hold up on the Dirk Gently animated series, as well as analysing the finally released book 42: The Wildly improbable ideas of Douglas Adams by Kevin Jon Davies. Also Ed talks about going to see the cult-classic bad film The Room in a theatre in Brighton on it's 20th anniversary. 42: The Wildly improbable ideas of Douglas Adams can be purchased here: https://unbound.com/books/douglasadams Feel free to contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com
Ed and Nemo are joined by Yvette Keller to talk about her recently released literary tourism map, Douglas Adams' London. Find out how Yvette picked her 42 places, which ones were left and why, the app and book she plans to do next, and where you should go if you only have 42 minutes to spend in London. We also cover some news about Kevin Jon Davies' upcoming book and this year's Douglas Adams Memorial lecture. Douglas Adams' London is available for purchase here: https://www.herblester.com/products/douglas-adams-london Also Feel free to contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com
In the first episode of 2023, Ed and Nemo discuss a rare update about the DIRK GENTLY Animated series, as well as the podcast being hacked a few months ago by an Eastern European man. (A big thanks to the customer support team at Anchor for resolving that) We also read out a listener submission about how the interconnectedness between all things has influenced their own life, and at one point Nemo brings up the Bee Movie. Everything we know (so far) about the animated Dirk Gently series video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4KelIYB7CU Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes, or better yet, contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com Also we're on Podchaser now, so feel free to check us out there as well: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/electric-monks-a-dirk-gently-p-742240
Ed and Nemo are joined by Mike and Bran, otherwise known as Trellis and Horatio from the improvised Douglas Adams-inspired podcast Hitchhikers and Appetizers. Mike and Bran tell us all about how their show started, their process, and some of their favourite guests, whilst Ed and Nemo react to the recent interview with Kim Fuller and Ed recounts his experience at the Douglas Adams memorial lecture. Listen to all five seasons of Hitchhikers and Appetizers here: https://improvinaction.com/projects/hitchhikers-and-appetizers/
In the second part of our interview with Kim Fuller, Kim tells us about his career outside of Douglas Adams and Dirk Gently, including his early work as a teacher, getting his big break on Not The Nine O'Clock News working for John Lloyd, working with Tracey Ullman and Lenny Henry on various different sketch shows in the UK and in the United States, his work on Spitting Image and Red Dwarf, the box office hit that was Spice World, Postman Pat the Movie, all the way through to Kim's latest projects. Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes, or better yet, contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com Also we're on Podchaser now, so feel free to check us out there as well: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/electric-monks-a-dirk-gently-p-742240
In an exclusive interview, Ed talks to award winning comedy writer Kim Fuller about his Dirk Gently TV pilot script from 1998. Kim explains how he met John Lloyd and Douglas Adams when he got his start in TV writing for satirical comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News, his thoughts on Douglas' writing style and how he tried to adapt it, his friendship with Douglas, the strengths and weaknesses of the script itself along with Douglas' feedback (Which Kim got to read for the first time), why the show fell apart, and finally Kim talks about his desire to see the script performed and possibly reworked as an audio drama. This is the untold Dirk Gently story that nobody knew about...Until now! Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes, or better yet, contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com Also we're on Podchaser now, so feel free to check us out there as well: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/electric-monks-a-dirk-gently-p-742240
Ed talks to New York based actor and producer Bex Silberfein about Jagged Little Pill, the controversial broadway musical produced by Dirk Gently rightsholder Arvind Ethan David, it's problematic history in regards to gender identity and the mistreatment of it's Trans/Non-binary cast, and the harm this has inflicted upon the Trans/NB community. We also look at how this has had a knock-on effect on Arvind's other new project, the Picture of Dorian Gray audio drama adaptation. Christian Lewis's article about the play: https://brooklynrail.org/2021/04/theater/One-Step-Forward-Two-Steps-Back-Broadways-Jagged-Little-Journey-Toward-Nonbinary-Inclusion Trans lifeline donation page: https://translifeline.org/donate/ Mermaids UK donation page: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/donate/ The Open House project on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeopenhouseproject/?hl=en Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes, or better yet, contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com Also we're on Podchaser now, so feel free to check us out there as well: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/electric-monks-a-dirk-gently-p-742240
Ed and Nemo are joined by special guest Yvette Keller to discuss the new Dirk Gently short film, Socially Distanced Dirk, as well as the accompanying 2021 Douglas Adams memorial lectures by Arvind Ethan David and Baroness Susan Greenfield. We also talk about a new kickstarter book project which will provide unearthed archived material from Adams' own archives, as well as Yvette's own book based on 42 Douglas Adams-related places, including those described in the Dirk Gently novels. Link to Yvette's 42 places book project page: https://yvettekeller.com/forty-two-places/ Link to Douglas Adams archives book kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/unbounders/42-the-wildly-improbable-ideas-of-douglas-adams/ Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes, or better yet, contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com Also we're on Podchaser now, so feel free to check us out there as well: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/electric-monks-a-dirk-gently-p-742240
Ed and Nemo discuss the Douglas Adams memorial lecture about to take place on the 11th of March, which will feature a talk by Arvind Ethan David and a special short film "Socially distanced Dirk", starring Samuel Barnett and Hannah Marks reprising their TV show roles as Dirk and Amanda for the first time in four years. We also react to our interview with Arvind and speculate on what the animated series could end up being like, as well as the mystery other project from the Adamsverse that Arvind is working on. Finally, we give out our coveted season awards for the second season, wrapping up all our unfinished business covering the TV series. Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes, or better yet, contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com Also we're on Podchaser now, so feel free to check us out there as well: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/electric-monks-a-dirk-gently-p-742240
Ed, Nemo, and Jesse discuss the second part of the tenth and final episode of the second season of the 2017 BBC America/Netflix Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency TV series, Nice Jacket. Dirk brings the Boy back to Wendimor, Todd drives an Amboolents, Bart reflects on her lack of free will, and Friedkin finally gets it...Whatever it is. We also wrap up our thoughts on season 2. Please note that we recorded these episodes before a lot of recent news broke about the Douglas Adams Memorial lecture and Arvind Ethan David, Sam Barnett and Hannah Marks all being involved, which is why we don't mention it here. Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes, or better yet, contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com Also we're on Podchaser now, so feel free to check us out there as well: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/electric-monks-a-dirk-gently-p-742240
Ed, Nemo, and Jesse discuss the first part of the tenth and final episode of the second season of the 2017 BBC America/Netflix Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency TV series, Nice Jacket. Dirk navigates the chaos of Blackwing with the reluctant help of Lieutenant Assistent and the destructive, transformative power of Mona Wilder, as they try to convince a guilty and disillusioned Friedkin to help them return Francis Cardenas to Wendimor. Meanwhile, Todd and Amanda confront Susie Boreton, leading to vast confusion and Todd laying down some home truths. Also discussed is the Backstage of Reality and Ken's rise to power as the supervisor of Blackwing. Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes, or better yet, contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com Also we're on Podchaser now, so feel free to check us out there as well: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/electric-monks-a-dirk-gently-p-742240
In the second of our interviews, we talk to the producer and rightsholder to adapt Dirk Gently to TV and film, Arvind Ethan David, who tells us about performing a play version of Dirk Gently at school without Douglas Adams' permission, before eventually getting it and impressing him. He also tells us about his work on the comics, the BBC America/Netflix show, and the upcoming animated series; there's some exclusive information and hints that Arvind very kindly drops our way. A big thanks to Prodigal Entertainment, Sean Chia, and of course Arvind himself for helping to organise the interview. Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes, or better yet, contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com Also we're on Podchaser now, so feel free to check us out there as well: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/electric-monks-a-dirk-gently-p-742240
Ed, Nemo, and Jesse discuss the ninth episode of the second season of the 2017 BBC America/Netflix Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency TV series, Trouble is bad. Dirk, Todd, Amanda, The Rowdy 3 and the Beast come up with a plan to retrieve Francis Cardenas whilst being pursued by Susie Boreton. Susie's Kellum Knights mount an invasion of Blackwing, where Ken and Friedkin meet holistic actress Mona Wilder, who can literally become anything. Bart and Panto find their path to Wendimor blocked by Mr. Priest, who re-unites Bart with an old friend. Meanwhile, Farah and Tina face off against The Mage and a zombified Hobbs, and find themselves at the mercy of a sadistic tyrant. Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes, or better yet, contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com Also we're on Podchaser now, so feel free to check us out there as well: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/electric-monks-a-dirk-gently-p-742240
A deleted segment from episode #29 featuring Ed, Nemo and Jesse, plus a special announcement of our special guest for holistic interrogation tape #2. Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes, or better yet, contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com Also we're on Podchaser now, so feel free to check us out there as well: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/electric-monks-a-dirk-gently-p-742240
Ed, Nemo, and Jesse discuss the eighth episode of the second season of the 2017 BBC America/Netflix Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency TV series, Little guy, black hair. Dirk cooks up a plan to rescue Todd and Amanda from being executed, with the assistance of the Rowdy 3 and The Beast. Farah (somehow) escapes Priest and helps Tina to regain her confidence as the pair go on a dangerous search for the Mage and Hobbs. Ken tells Friedkin about a hidden Blackwing subject hiding in plain sight, in a scene that both baffles and frustrates Jesse. Meanwhile, Suzie dips her wand into a pool and stays in a hut for the entire episode. Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes, or better yet, contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com Also we're on Podchaser now, so feel free to check us out there as well: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/electric-monks-a-dirk-gently-p-742240
Ed, Nemo, and Jesse discuss the seventh episode of the second season of the 2017 BBC America/Netflix Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency TV series, This is not Miami. Dirk and Todd arrive in Wendimor, where Dirk lets himself be kidnapped by an overly-attached redhead girl, and Todd runs aimlessly around a forest for slightly too long, Amanda is warned that nothing that happens here even matters, Silas tries to stop a war and Susie finally arrives in Wendimor and gets a new makeover. Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes, or better yet, contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com Also we're on Podchaser now, so feel free to check us out there as well: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/electric-monks-a-dirk-gently-p-742240
Ed, Nemo, Dalek and Jesse discuss the sixth episode of the second season of the 2017 BBC America/Netflix Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency TV series, Girl Power. Ken gets a luxurious underground apartment, a tailored dressing gown, and a new friend, Farah, Todd and Tina emerge from their night-long orgy, Dirk coins a new catchphrase, the Mage is bummed out by some mean kid's drawings and re-evaluates his entire life, whilst Susie decides to check in to hospital, where she throws down some shapes and meets a Priest who treats her with bullets. Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes, or better yet, contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com Also we're on Podchaser now, so feel free to check us out there as well: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/electric-monks-a-dirk-gently-p-742240
Ed, Nemo, Jesse and special guest Sofia discuss the fifth episode of the second season of the 2017 BBC America/Netflix Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency TV series, Shapes and Colors. Dirk makes an unintended breakthrough in the case when the team stumbles across Arnold Cardenas, Amanda meets Wakti Wapnasi in Wendimor, who teaches her how to harness her powers to rescue the Rowdy 3, Farah is phoned up again by her boring brother Eddie, and Suzie draws Dirk to the Sound of Nothing concert in a magical murder attempt which is foiled by a DJ with a giant apple on his head. Don't forget to give us a review on iTunes, or better yet, contact us via our website: dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com Also we're on Podchaser now, so feel free to check us out there as well: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/electric-monks-a-dirk-gently-p-742240