Better Than Life: A Red Dwarf Podcast

27 - "Terrorform" with Travis McElroy


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American podcaster, writer and comedian Travis McElroy has been a fan of Red Dwarf since it started airing on PBS. He has such a unique take on the boys from the Dwarf as a surrogate family, he really made us see the show in a different light. He gently challenges easy assumptions about how the crew relate to each other and why they say the things they do. Travis also reveals why Rimmer is his favourite - and a much better person than you might think. He’s super insightful on chameleon Lister, too - listener, you’re in for a treat!


When we get into series 5 episode 3, Terrorform, Travis is right inside all the best bits. Like… Why Robert Llewelyn is the best at Krytening. The “taranshula”. Lister’s oscillating intelligence. The psi moon and Doctor Who logic. How much value is added by the canoe. Starbug’s caterpillar treads - what, how, why, why not? Cat’s undermined plans. And how do the crew really feel about Rimmer?


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: spoilers! 


Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan). 

Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson. 


FANCY SOME LINKS?


Visit mcelroy.family for tons of Travis content. 


Get advice from Travis and two of his siblings in the comedy podcast My Brother, My Brother and Me


Hear the McElroy brothers and their dad play tabletop role playing games in The Adventure Zone podcast. 


And check out Shmanners - Travis and his wife Teresa’s podcast about the history of etiquette (which probably dictates we shouldn’t have started this sentence with ‘and’). 


WHAT DO YOU THINK?


Have a word on our socials: 

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EMAIL US


We’d love to ask your questions on the pod – and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: [email protected] 


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