The Garbage Podcast

Rimmer based episodes are nothing new to Red Dwarf, so the inclusion of one in Series XI isn’t a huge shock. But that’s not to say that this isn’t an episode that didn’t surprise; both in ways intended and not.

It’s an episode with an interesting central science based idea that allows for a bit of fun with multiple Rimmers, as well as providing a means to do it that is different from any used before. Throw in a dash of body horror and some excellent visual gags and you’ve got a great episode, right?

But what if that episode ends quicker than a song by Napalm Death?

Does the ending affect the overall show? Does Rimmer never learn from his mistakes? And what is the next faset of modern life that will annoy Doug enough to end up in a script? All these complaint hotline based questions and more will be addressed as Alex, James and Andrew judge if the episode is officer class material or not.

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Half way into Series XI and all three episodes have been quite different from each other. With Give and Take, we have an episode that has been particularly well received, with many highlighting it as their favourite so far.

So what is it about this episode that has made it so popular? Is it that the location filming manages to harken back to a period of the show they latched onto? Perhaps it’s the central concept? Or maybe it’s simply the unexpected turns in the episode to keep the audience guessing

For some, it’s one of the best episode they’ve seen in years while for others it has been a much less high ranking affair. But is this a reflection of the episode? Or is it highlighting the issue that lots of fans want different things from the show?

Whose kidneys are in the jar? Who is Ronald Littlewood? And just what the hell has happened to The Cat’s hair? All these follicle based questions and more will be addressed as Alex, James and Andrew organise their those and try to give their opinions on what we can take away from this episode.

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After last weeks opening episode was an expansive and flashy affair, Samsara is quite the opposite. The second episode of Series XI sees the Red Dwarf crew in much more of a traditional setting, both with bunk scenes on the Dwarf and with a mystery exploration of a ship on the Samsara.

For some, it’s one of the best episode they’ve seen in years while for others it has been a much less high ranking affair. But is this a reflection of the episode? Or is it highlighting the issue that lots of fans want different things from the show?

Is this episode more in tune with the show’s roots? Are the bunk scenes a return to form? And just what is good etiquette at an orgy?

All these free loving questions and more will be addressed as Alex, James and Andrew dive deep into a budget episode that expanded beyond it’s original conception.

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After 4 years away from our screens, Red Dwarf returned to Dave on September 22nd 2016 with a brand new episode. Kicking off Series XI, Twentica is a densely packed episode with a  lot of ideas and a quick pace.

With an ensemble story, filmic lighting and a Starbug centric start, the episode feels like sinking into a warm bath of Series VI when it starts. It soon transforms into something a bit different however, and with a strong guest cast, it’s an episode with a lot to love.

Is the difference between this and Series X most akin to the change from II to III? Is this the most Star Trek influenced of any episode of the show? And which member of the cast looks like they’ve just stepped off stage with Twisted Sister in the opening titles?

All these series opening questions and more will be addressed as Alex, James and Andrew explore the most ambitious episode of the show in years.

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With a little over a week until Twentica is available to watch online, we’ve gathered together to bring you The Garbage Podcast Series XI Preview Spectacular!

Special Guests! Unbelievable production values! And more than a few surprises along the way!

We have none of these.

But what we do have is Alex, James and Andrew discussing the Series XI episode synopses, trailers, officially released pictures and more. In excitement terms it’s up there with a colonoscopy, but seeing as you’re just killing a weeks worth of time until you can watch new Red Dwarf, you can at least fill the silent void.

What might the episodes have in store for us? Are there any clues in the trailers and teasers? What is there to make of Doug’s recent comments about the future of the show? And can Alex and Andrew sound any more awkward in trying to avoid breaking a strict embargo?

All these non disclosure agreement compliant questions and more will be addressed as we prep for the first new series since 2012.

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In this last edition of our celebration of Series IV’s 25th anniversary, we talk about Meltdown for our latest commentary. It’s an episode that for a long time was considered one of the weakest, but is this due a reassessment? It’s certainly one that has some classic moments, but has a slightly broader tone that perhaps separates it from the rest of the series.

Is this an episode that feels more like Series X than IV? Would it have worked as a season opener as originally intended? And what are the ethics of burning candles in a wax based theme park?

All these waxy fascist based questions and more will be examined as Alex, James and Andrew examine this episode while trying to avoid crossing the boundaries of good taste. First for everything..

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In this edition of our continuing celebration of Series IV’s 25th anniversary, we talk about Dimension Jump for our latest commentary. It’s an episode that would spawn a thousand t-shirts, as Ace Rimmer appears for the first time much to merchandisers delight. But what it is about the character that resonates so much with the fans and keeps him coming back?

Does this universe’s Rimmer have the same potential? Was the original intention for the alternate version of The Cat racist? And if a net full of kippers fall on a hologram with nobody’s around to see it, does anyone care?

All these marine based breakfast dish questions and more will be examined as Alex, James and Andrew examine this episode while crying out awooga at any opportune moment to imitate Lister. Apparently.

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For one final time, Red Dwarf fans gathered at Pinewood on Wednesday night for the last recording of Series XII, all be it several days later than originally expected. But did it serve as a satisfying ending to both these recordings and indeed Series XII? Did it surprise along the way? And perhaps most importantly of all, was it funny? To find out, you can hear Alex’s thoughts and opinions from the recording in this spoiler free set report.

DISCLAIMER: This is a spoiler free set report on the recording for episode 6 of Series XII. As per our spoiler policy, it will not mention any details on plot or dialogue, and no elaborate descriptions of any sets will be provided. Only where sets or other details details have been revealed publicly by Doug, the cast or the production will any details in included in this report.

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In this edition of our continuing celebration of Series IV’s 25th anniversary, we talk about White Hole in our latest commentary.

In many ways, this episode is essentially a bottle show, being set almost entirely on either the Dwarf or Starbug. However, it’s unlikely that that’s how many viewers would remember the show, as the mix of the plot, the performances and the return of Talkie Toaster make for a fan favourite episode that manages to outstretch it’s confined setting.

What are the links between this episode and the books? Is this perhaps Hattie’s finest moment? And what would depraved acts can you commit to with a toaster that will result in serious burns?

All these bread based questions and more curranty ones will be examined as Alex, James and Andrew examine this time bending episode.

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In this edition of our continuing celebration of Series IV’s 25th anniversary, we talk about Justice for our latest commentary. If Series IV is perhaps the overlooked series, then this episode is the epitome of that, and is likely not to be the first to your mind when thinking of the series.

Yet in terms of continuity and what it sets up, it will be important to the future of the show. What’s more, it’s a strong episode that takes a swift tour through various different episode types and themes, but one that get’s passed by when placed against favourites like Dimension Jump and White Hole.

Is an exploding head a step too far into the ridiculous? Did the budget run out before the filming of the courtroom scenes? And just why are so many ship interiors in the Red Dwarf universe made with bricks?

All these masonry based questions and more will be examined as Alex, James and Andrew examine this episode and take a look at just how many of the typical building blocks of the series it contains.

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