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DickHeads Podcast

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Like a pink laser beam of insanity beaming straight into your brain hole, authors and longtime DickHeads, David Agranoff and Anthony Trevino break down each of Philip K. Dick's novels in order of publication with very little help from their engineer Langhorne J Tweed. Plus: Interviews. Story Vs. Film. And other bits of PKD history. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/support

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The Man Whose Teeth Were All Exactly Alike

February 21, 2024 00:45 - 2 hours - 121 MB

Hello PKD fans. A land deal goes south, and someone has to take the fall. Revenge is the name of the game in this cat-and-cat thriller set in a small coastal town in Northern California. Who will win the neighborhood, their pride, and possibly even the water company in this battle of wits—even more importantly—what do three DickHeads think of all this? Plus: Wackadooey. Maybe it's because I'm simple. And keep it Barney. •Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed •Electric Larry...

The Transmigration of Timothy Archer

October 25, 2023 23:03 - 2 hours - 137 MB

Hello PKD fans. Published the month after his death Philip K. Dick's, The Transmigration of Timothy Archer distinguishes itself;f in several ways. It is a straight novel, a semi-biography of Bishop James Pike, as well as being the final book in his VALIS trilogy. See what the two David's and a Langhorne think of this departure from Dick's usual writing style. Plus: A bipolar demon. Chaos agent. And off to die with his Datsun and a coke. •Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed...

The Divine Invasion

July 21, 2023 00:20 - 2 hours - 144 MB

Editor's Note: We recommend you check out our interview with Judaic scholar, Aharon Varady, before listening to this episode. •Interview #28 - Aharon Varady - PKD & Judaism ►► https://soundcloud.com/dickheadspodcast/interview-28-ahjaron-varady-pkd-judaism Hello PKD fans. Welcome to a brand new episode with a brand new cohost. The book: The Divine Invasion. The host: D. Harlan Wilson. Prepare yourself for a trip through space and reality with the fetal God, his parents, and the angel Gabrie...

VALIS - special guest David Gill

March 19, 2023 21:11 - 2 hours - 78.5 MB

Editor's Note: We recommend checking out our VALIS Incident episode to get extra insight into the subject matter before diving into this one. We have dedicated this episode to the memory of Phil's good friend and fellow writer Radell Faraday Nelson 1931-2022. R.I.P. Greetings, PKD fans. David Gill joins the usual DickHeads back to discuss PKD's religious mystery novel VALIS. Horselover Fat is on a quest to find out why a pink laser beam of pure knowledge entered his brain one day and now h...

A Scanner Darkly - Book Vs. Film

November 22, 2022 19:25 - 1 hour - 169 MB

Hello, and welcome back. Richard Linklater's 2006 adaptation of A Scanner Darkly is considered by many to be the ultimate adaption of a Philip K. Dick novel. But is it perfect? And is it really faithful to the source material? What would PKD himself think of it? The DickHeads attempt to answer these questions and more. Plus:  Snooty film guy ascot. Sir Bro. And the balls to put a talking dog in it. Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed Electric Larryland Discord ►► https://...

A Scanner Darkly - special guest John Shirley

May 20, 2022 21:16 - 2 hours - 121 MB

Hello DickHeads. As we round some of the final curves in Dick's life, we find ourselves faced with one of if not THE definitive drug books of an era in A Scanner Darkly. Join us as we explore this hilarious tale of utter despair. Along for the ride is author and man for all seasons, John Shirley. Plus: Orange Crush. Eleven hundred Planet of the Apes movies. And Kinky freak mother bastards. *Editor Note: Episode recorded January 2022. Some information may be out of date. •Our Patreon ►►http...

Crap Artist/Barjo - Book Vs. Film

April 20, 2022 03:46 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Okay, my fellow DickHeads welcome back. After one reasonably lengthy mental breakdown, we are back with some new material. For this episode, it was decided it would work best if I, LJT, handled it solo. Something about an artsy French film with no genre plot to be found made from a book neither of them particularly dug wasn't their cuppa. But have no fear; I am here to guide you through the ups and downs of this more than adequate movie based on Confessions of a Crap Artist.  Plus: A problem...

Deus Irae - with F. Brett Cox

January 11, 2022 20:53 - 2 hours - 134 MB

Hello, DickHeads. Welcome to a new year and a new episode. This time we're taking a look at Deus Irae, a joint effort between PKD and Roger Zelazny. We've even brought in a Zelazny expert, F. Brett Cox, to help fill in the gaps in our Zelazny knowledge, of which there are many. So join us in the mutant-filled post-Smash world and find out if the God of Wrath is the right god for you. Plus: Maybe 12 years wasn't enough. Trump everywhere. And a little Byron.  Find F. Brett Cox • Website ►► h...

Confessions of a Crap Artist - with Jason Sacks

November 09, 2021 19:10 - 2 hours - 113 MB

Hello DickHeads. We've made our way through 30 novels with this episode on Confessions of a Crap Artist. And another milestone, we've hit our first PKD literary effort. So join the guys and special guest Jason Sacks as we discuss this wild and heavily autobiographical book. Plus: Mundane Novels. Yikes! And that scene with the animals. Find Jason Sacks • Seconds ►► https://galacticjourney.org/tag/dr-bloodmoney/ •Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed •Electric Larryland Dis...

Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said

September 14, 2021 22:26 - 2 hours - 146 MB

Hello DickHeads. We've got a long one for you. Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said is not only a classic PKD novel often counted amongst his very best but, in his own words, was "the first really new thing I've done since EYE IN THE SKY." We hope you enjoy this deep dive that includes some of David's most intense writing and publication history to date. Plus: Betty Ballantine rejects. Non-vanilla sex causes rage. And your mom did what on mescaline? •Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon.com/Langh...

We Can Build You - with David Gill

August 11, 2021 18:05 - 2 hours - 128 MB

Hello DickHeads. We've invited fellow Dickhead David Gill on the show to discuss that Abraham Lincoln robot book. You know the one - We Can Build You, published in 1972. Is it a book only a devout Dickhead can enjoy? Or can a casual reader pick up what PKD is putting down? Let's find out. Plus: Horrible taste exposed. Elon Musk's SciFi ignorance. And Yahoo Serious. •Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed •Electric Larryland Discord ►► https://discord.com/channels/55745872226...

A Maze of Death

July 17, 2021 01:49 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Hello DickHeads. Here comes a strange one. A Maze of Death is PKD's 27th published novel and the only one so far with a foreword by the author and a table of contents. Both of which are more exciting than they initially sound. Maze is the story of 14 spacefaring adventurers, a strange walking tower,  and a couple of new gods. Plus: Christians on PKD. Perspicaciousness. And the closest we've seen to a Voight-Kampff video game. Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed Electric L...

Our Friends From Frolix 8

April 21, 2021 01:35 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

Hello DickHeads. We're back with another offering from Dick's busiest period. Our Friend From Frolix 8 explores a world where several species of humanity vie for control of the planet. Meanwhile, a crazy man is on his way back from a distant planet with what could be the final solution to all of humanity's problems. Plus: The Hong Kong flu. Thors Provoni & Morgo Save The Earth. And artificial heads. Dicklike Suggestions: David's Pick(s) ►► We Have Been Harmonized: https://www.goodreads.co...

Galactic Pot-Healer

March 31, 2021 01:42 - 1 hour - 96.2 MB

Hey Dickheads. The boys are back with our next installment and it turned out to hold more surprises than a Glimmung's hiring practices. Galactic Pot-Healer is PKD's twenty-fifth published novel and possibly his most divisive yet. Plus: The charisma of spoiled milk. Borderline moron. And downplaying the orgasm drive. Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed Electric Larryland Discord ►► https://discord.com/channels/557458722268643329 David's YouTube Channel ►► https://www.yout...

Ubik - with Stephen Graham Jones

February 10, 2021 03:48 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Hello. This time we are joined by fellow dickhead Stephen Graham Jones author of the highly praised horror novel The Only Good Indians, to discuss PKD's twenty-fourth published novel, the ubiquitous Ubik. The story starts in classic PKD form, and just when you think you know where it's going, it takes a right turn into blow your mind territory. Plus: Arguing PKD with Octavia Butler in a classroom setting.  Argyle socks and tutus. And a Koosh ball disaster.  Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon...

Androids/Blade Runner - Book Vs. Film

January 26, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB

Welcome to Season 3 of Dickheads Podcast. Here is the next installment of our month-long tribute to Blade Runner, in which we discuss the many differences (and quite a few similarities) between Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (the book) and Blade Runner (the movie). Plus: Los Frisco. Actors don't read books. And Dustin Hoffman stars as Rick Deckard. Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed Electric Larryland Discord ►► discord.gg/RAyg2u David's YouTube Channel ►► https:/...

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

October 13, 2020 14:19 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Dickheads Podcast ends our second season with one of PKD's most well-known novels, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? There's a lot to unpack in this novel that is often overshadowed by the immensely popular Blade Runner franchise of films, comics, and games. We do our best to discuss every aspect of the book, from religion vs. TV to would you rather hang out with androids or people. Plus: The Killers are Among Us! Cried Rick Deckard to the Special Man. David's dyslexia explained. And not ...

The Ganymede Takeover

September 16, 2020 01:02 - 1 hour - 79.2 MB

The world has been conquered by space worms and humanity's last hope lies with a psychic revolutionary hiding from the law in the mountains of the worst place on earth, Tennessee. The Ganymede Takeover is the first of only two novels Philip K. Dick coauthored and the only one (of a planned 3) to be written with Ray Nelson. Plus: The guy who invented the propeller hat. Privileged modern babies. And Overbaked Brownie scout club of death cookies. Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon.com/Langhorne...

Counter-Clock World - with Jayaprakash Satyamurthy

August 11, 2020 15:19 - 2 hours - 117 MB

Remain calm, smoke your sogum, and pay no attention to all those old-born repopulating our world. Unfortunately for Sebastian Hermes and his crew of resuscitation technicians, it's not that easy after discovering the slowly resurrecting corpse of a major religious leader. Join the DickHeads and writer/musician Jayaprakash Satyamurthy as they discuss PKD's 21st published novel, Counter-Clock World. Plus: Food as a 4-letter word. The history of the scifi scene in Bangalore. And how to not kink...

The Zap Gun - with Scott R. Jones

July 18, 2020 03:32 - 2 hours - 119 MB

This time we take a look at The Zap Gun. PKD was paid to write the outline for this one and promptly ignored it entirely when it came down to the actual writing. Scott R. Jones author of Anthony's favorite book this year, Stonefish, Joins us in finding out if ignoring the outline was the right thing to do. Plus: Is a united Dickiverse that farfetched? Was this novel written 'too soon' considering our modern sociopolitical climate? And more whacky name craziness. Our Patreon ►► http://www.pa...

Lies Inc. - with D. Harlan Wilson

July 18, 2020 03:14 - 2 hours - 119 MB

"Acrid smoke billowed about him, stinging his nostrils." This line is the one said to begin the craziness that is Lies, Inc. But not its beginning. PKD's 19th novel started as a shorter work, The Unteleported Man. However, it has been published in many forms—some after Dick's death. Joining your Dickheads this time around is Writer/professor/provocateur D. Harlan Wilson lending his assistance in unraveling the odd history of this bizarre book. Plus: The worst John Henry tale ever. The danger...

Now Wait for Last Year

July 18, 2020 03:06 - 1 hour - 100 MB

PKD's 18th published novel begins by telling us not only are human beings did not originate on earth, but our progenitors have conscripted us into an unwinnable war. And that's the world Dr. Virgil Sweetscent finds himself in a position to save. "Will he?" Should be the next question, but instead, we hope you're asking, "What did DickHeads Podcast think of Now Wait for Last Year?" Plus: Doctor Daddy Sweetscent. Who's the Butter & Eggs man here? And antifrogs. Our Patreon ►► www.patreon.com/...

The Crack in Space

July 18, 2020 02:56 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

So, where to begin? There was some disagreement here about the overall quality of PKD's 17th published novel. One of us described it as "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe written by a room full of monkeys. Another as, "A sad wet placenta of a book." And the third said, "I didn't super like it." Join us in finding out what went right and horribly wrong in The Crack in Space. Plus: Fashionably cute. The heir to the Baskin-Robbins fortune. And many food analogies. Our Patreon ►► https://ww...

Dr. Bloodmoney

July 18, 2020 02:40 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

Well, here it is. Finally. Our discussion of Dr. Bloodmoney and I have to say; we get three very different views here. This one is a favorite amongst some brilliant people, but not amongst other brilliant people. The battle rages on. Plus: Post Apocalypse Fanboys. Flipper Baby Apologies. And the question of what's worse, Anthony's idea for a PKD's Barely Legal calendar starring a page based on Dr. Bloodmoney or his holocaust denial. Our Patreon ►► www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed Dicklike S...

The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch - with J. David Osborne

July 18, 2020 02:29 - 1 hour - 110 MB

What'll it be? Can-D or Chew-Z? Both are quite a trip but watch out for the side effects. The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch is considered one of the MUST read novels in the PKD library. Here the DickHeads along with special guest J. David Osborne find out for themselves if this is true or not. Plus: Jailbreaking Twitter. Willy Eldritch and the Chew-Z factory. And a stigmata fleshlight. Our Patreon ►► https://www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed Dicklike Suggestions: David's Pick  ►► Pax ...

Clans of the Alphane Moon

July 18, 2020 02:14 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Welcome to the Alphane Moon, a disputed territory currently held by the human race. A place where an individual can live in relative peace with like-minded individuals. And by 'like-minded' I mean 'share a psychosis.'  The boys disagree on a lot of parts of PKD's 14th published novel of divorce and mental illness costarring a psychic blob, a Hollywood showman/intergalactic spy, and a sadsack divorcee who writes propaganda speeches for the C.I.A. Plus: The intergalactic pitfalls of confusing...

The Simulacra - with Cody Goodfellow

July 18, 2020 01:29 - 1 hour - 86.8 MB

It's time for PKD's 13th published novel The Simulacra. We were lucky enough to have author Cody Goodfellow stop by and give his thoughts on this wacky post-apocalyptic book with a whopping 56 named characters. This one is packed with highbrow humor along with all the regular Dickian elements. Plus: Dick's Divorcepedia. The Japanese Linda Ronstadt. And David finally hates some things (fortunately none of them is this novel.) Our Patreon ►► www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed Cody's Author Page...

The Penultimate Truth

July 18, 2020 01:21 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

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. A...

Paycheck - Story Vs. Film

July 18, 2020 01:14 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

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. Langhorne's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lang...

Martian Time-Slip

July 18, 2020 01:06 - 1 hour - 96.4 MB

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 Colle...

Heinleiners - Starship Troopers - Story Vs. Film

July 18, 2020 00:56 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

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 --- Send in a v...

The Game-Players of Titan

July 18, 2020 00:48 - 1 hour - 97.5 MB

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 ►► https://ww...

The Man in the High Castle - Story Vs. Film

July 08, 2020 07:19 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

This time we take a look at season 1 of the Amazon Prime version of The Man in the High Castle. In it 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 --- Send in a voice message: ...

The Man in the High Castle

July 08, 2020 07:09 - 2 hours - 140 MB

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: https://www.amazon.com/Valis-ANNE-BOGDEN-THOMAS-AZEMA/dp/B000003GI2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=v...

Vulcan's Hammer

June 13, 2020 04:24 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB

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-...

The Impossible Planet - Story Vs. Film

June 13, 2020 04:15 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

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: 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...

Dr. Futurity

June 13, 2020 04:06 - 1 hour - 96.4 MB

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: https://www.amazon.com/Va...

Imposter/Impostor - Story Vs. Film

June 13, 2020 03:52 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters...

Time Out of Joint

February 11, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 99.7 MB

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: www.amazon.com/Valis-ANNE-BOGDEN…EMA/dp/B000003GI2 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/...

Human Is - Story Vs. Film

February 06, 2020 03:38 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

Which do you prefer? We take on our first episode of the acclaimed series Electric Dreams. Plus: Angsty Dick Theories. Alien parasite adultery. And a possible stunt ass. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/support

Eye In The Sky

February 05, 2020 21:54 - 2 hours - 111 MB

Eye In The Sky is PKD's 5th published book and a Dickhead favorite (so far.) We have a lot to discuss in our longest episode yet. See Dick's world through our eyes. We have also introduced a new section this episode where we answer your questions. Plus: PKD VR. Jaunty little tunes. And Dick's mom. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/support

Adjustment Team/The Adjustment Bureau - Story Vs. Film

February 05, 2020 21:46 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

Which do you prefer? Can a movie be better than it's source material? Find out when we discuss Adjustment Team versus The Adjustment Bureau. Plus we discuss: Talking dogs. The usefulness of turning people to ash. And, of course, Love. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/support

The Cosmic Puppets

January 31, 2020 00:24 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB

The Cosmic Puppets is the 4th novel published by PKD. For the first time there is consensus among these three dickheads. See if you agree with our assessment of Dick's combination of Lewis Carroll and Franz Kafka. Plus: A weird intergalactic mariachi nazi. Psychological fantasy of the dream type. And, unfortunately, boob mountains. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dic...

2nd Variety/Screamers - Story Vs. Film

December 07, 2019 04:15 - 1 hour - 81.1 MB

Which do you prefer? The short story or the B-movie? We go in-depth on both. The bickering is at an all-time high due to the heatwave. Plus we discuss: How many stars Peter Weller's presence is worth. Nerding on astronomy. And teddy bears. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/support

The Man Who Japed

December 07, 2019 04:15 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB

It's time for PKD's 3rd published novel. The hilarious story of future marketing gone bad. And a headless statue. Plus: Wackadoo Psychiatry. Block Parties. And the definition of jape. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/support

Total Recall - Film Vs. Story

November 22, 2019 02:19 - 1 hour - 81.1 MB

Film or story? Do you have a preference? Care to see if we do? Hear what we thought of this wackadoo sci-fi extravaganza and the alternate reality where David Cronenberg wrote and directed. Plus we discuss: Dan Quayle. The Cola Wars. And Jingle All The Way. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/support

The World Jones Made

November 20, 2019 04:22 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

Our discussion on Dick's 2nd novel, The World Jones Made, and its place in the PKD universe. Plus: PKD related news. Venusian Babies. And back cover lies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/support

The Minority Report - Film Vs. Story

November 19, 2019 22:38 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

Film or story? Which do you prefer? Hear our reasons for unanimously choosing one over the other. Plus we discuss: Peter Stormare. Total Recall 2. And more Wackadoo Science. Next time: The World Jones Made --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/support

Solar Lottery

November 18, 2019 23:57 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

The inaugural episode. A discussion on Solar Lottery and its place in the PKD universe. Plus: PKD news. Wackadoo pseudoscience. Casting and director choices. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dickheadspodcast/support

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