The Brightonomicon - In Production http://brightonomicon.mypodcast.com/ During the production of The Brightonomicon Audio Series we will be bringing you exclusive behind the scenes interviews and excerpts from the cast, crew and more. Look out for interviews with Robert Rankin, and the star cast members including David Warner and others. During the production of The Brightonomicon Audio Series we will be bringing you exclusive behind the scenes interviews and excerpts from the cast, crew and more. Look out for interviews with Robert Rankin, and the star cast members including David Warner and others. en © 2007, Hokus Bloke Productions/Ladbroke Productions/BBC Audiobooks Brightonomicon, Robert Rankin, In Production Hokus Bloke Hokus Bloke neil@electricairwaves.com clean Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:08:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss MyPodcast.com RSS generator v1.0 neil@electricairwaves.com (Hokus Bloke) support@mypodcast.com (MyPodcast team) This is a song that I helped write with the disturbingly talented Paul Garner back in 1997. It is c This is a song that I helped write with the disturbingly talented Paul Garner back in 1997. It is called "Floppy Gifts For Christmas" as was recorded and released by the Bedford local radio station B97 (now called Chiltern Radio 96.9FM or something!). The aim was to raise money for the regional Anglia TV Kids Toy Appeal, which we did...lots of money. The single was released on cassette (remember those!) and sold through WHSmith stores across the region. We would have charted too, if we'd bothered to get it listed! Much of the credit goes to Paul Garner who wrote the majority of the lyrics, and all the music. He sings the lead vocal, plays the guitar, piano and drums (blimey!). I recorded the backing vocals and bass. The B97 breakfast crew, Neil Bentley and Tim Page, plus all the staff of the station and friends from Yamaha and other local nutters all joined in ob the chorus vocals. Many thanks must go to the studio chaps at The Bunkers in Bedford, who donated all the recording and mastering time. Sorry for the poor quality, but it is off an 11 year old cassette, so its not THAT bad! Enjoy the festive tune and maybe we can get it released as a single next year, eh? Neil G :-) P.S. Exciting Brightonomicon-sequel news coming in the early new year...and don't miss the launch of NECROPHENIA, Robert Rankin's 30th novel, on January 9th in sunny Brentford. Happy Xmas!!! This is a song that I helped write with the disturbingly talented Paul Garner back in 1997. It is called "Floppy Gifts For Christmas" as was recorded and released by the Bedford local radio station B97 (now called Chiltern Radio 96.9FM or something!). The aim was to raise money for the regional Anglia TV Kids Toy Appeal, which we did...lots of money. The single was released on cassette (remember those!) and sold through WHSmith stores across the region. We would have charted too, if we'd bothered to get it listed! Much of the credit goes to Paul Garner who wrote the majority of the lyrics, and all the music. He sings the lead vocal, plays the guitar, piano and drums (blimey!). I recorded the backing vocals and bass. The B97 breakfast crew, Neil Bentley and Tim Page, plus all the staff of the station and friends from Yamaha and other local nutters all joined in ob the chorus vocals. Many thanks must go to the studio chaps at The Bunkers in Bedford, who donated all the recording and mastering time. Sorry for the poor quality, but it is off an 11 year old cassette, so its not THAT bad! Enjoy the festive tune and maybe we can get it released as a single next year, eh? Neil G :-) P.S. Exciting Brightonomicon-sequel news coming in the early new year...and don't miss the launch of NECROPHENIA, Robert Rankin's 30th novel, on January 9th in sunny Brentford. Happy Xmas!!! Hokus Bloke http://brightonomicon.mypodcast.com/2008/12/Possible_Xmas_Number_1-168620.html Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:55:00 +0000 Christmas, Xmas, comedy, song 02:45 clean The series has finally been released (go buy it now at The series has finally been released (go buy it now at <a href="http://www.play.com" target="_blank" class="userlink">www.play.com</a> or <a href="http://www.audioville.co.uk" target="_blank" class="userlink">www.audioville.co.uk</a> ) and following the launch signing event on Weds 13th Feb 2008, director NEIL GARDNER talks one final time with author ROBERT RANKIN all about meeting the stars, hearing the finished product and looking to the future! Thanks to everyone for listening to our podcasts and don't unsubscribe because we'll be keeping up with regular Rankin-related podcasting as the months progress.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-190275"> The series has finally been released (go buy it now at www.play.com or www.audioville.co.uk ) and following the launch signing event on Weds 13th Feb 2008, director NEIL GARDNER talks one final time with author ROBERT RANKIN all about meeting the stars, hearing the finished product and looking to the future! Thanks to everyone for listening to our podcasts and don't unsubscribe because we'll be keeping up with regular Rankin-related podcasting as the months progress. Hokus Bloke http://brightonomicon.mypodcast.com/2008/03/The_Brightonomicon_InProduction_Podcast_12_Talking_The_Final_Toot-88640.html Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:43:00 +0000 Brightonomicon, Robert Rankin, In-Production, Far-Fetched Fiction, BBC, Audiobook 11:44 clean While trying to talk about the forthcoming Forbidden Planet signing event on Weds Feb 13th, Neil Gar While trying to talk about the forthcoming Forbidden Planet signing event on Weds Feb 13th, Neil Gardner is interupted by a less-than-happy Danbury Collins. What could the psychic-youth be so upset about?<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-174209"> While trying to talk about the forthcoming Forbidden Planet signing event on Weds Feb 13th, Neil Gardner is interupted by a less-than-happy Danbury Collins. What could the psychic-youth be so upset about? Hokus Bloke http://brightonomicon.mypodcast.com/2008/02/The_Brightonomicon_InProduction_Podcast_11_Danbury_Gatecrashes_the_Signing-80410.html Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:42:00 +0000 Brightonomicon, Robert Rankin, In-Production, Far-Fetched Fiction, BBC, Audiobook, Danbury Collins 13:12 clean Inspired by the lovely types at Sproutlore (the official Robert Rankin fanclub...join now!) this 10t Inspired by the lovely types at Sproutlore (the official Robert Rankin fanclub...join now!) this 10th podcast is subtitled SPROUTCAST...and features an impromptu chat between producer/director NEIL GARDNER and the series announcer, and former voice of ITV, GRAHAM ROGERS...enjoy!<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-130084"> Inspired by the lovely types at Sproutlore (the official Robert Rankin fanclub...join now!) this 10th podcast is subtitled SPROUTCAST...and features an impromptu chat between producer/director NEIL GARDNER and the series announcer, and former voice of ITV, GRAHAM ROGERS...enjoy! Hokus Bloke http://brightonomicon.mypodcast.com/2007/11/The_Brightonomicon_InProduction_Podcast_10_SPROUTCAST_No_1_with_Graham_Rogers-58932.html Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:55:00 +0000 Brightonomicon, Robert Rankin, In-Production, Far-Fetched Fiction, BBC, Audiobook, Graham Rogers, Sproutcast 18:42 clean It's a mini-podcast featuring NEIL GARDNER and RUPERT DEGAS (Rizla) chatting with the competition wi It's a mini-podcast featuring NEIL GARDNER and RUPERT DEGAS (Rizla) chatting with the competition winner JAMES 'JAY' FRANCIS on the day he visited the studio to record his lines for episode 12. Well done Jay!<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-125528"> It's a mini-podcast featuring NEIL GARDNER and RUPERT DEGAS (Rizla) chatting with the competition winner JAMES 'JAY' FRANCIS on the day he visited the studio to record his lines for episode 12. Well done Jay! Hokus Bloke http://brightonomicon.mypodcast.com/2007/11/The_Brightonomicon_InProduction_Podcast_9_Meet_The_Winner-56620.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:37:00 +0000 Brightonomicon, Robert Rankin, In-Production, Far-Fetched Fiction, BBC, Audiobook 06:09 clean In this episode ROBERT RANKIN and NEIL GARDNER talk random toot after a day spent recording intervie In this episode ROBERT RANKIN and NEIL GARDNER talk random toot after a day spent recording interviews and lines and other stuff for The Brightonomicon Audio Series. It's a story of two blokes in a radio studio with a lot to say but no script to follow!<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-110382"> In this episode ROBERT RANKIN and NEIL GARDNER talk random toot after a day spent recording interviews and lines and other stuff for The Brightonomicon Audio Series. It's a story of two blokes in a radio studio with a lot to say but no script to follow! Hokus Bloke http://brightonomicon.mypodcast.com/2007/10/The_Brightonomicon_InProduction_Podcast_8_Robert_n_Neil_Talk_More_Toot-49139.html Mon, 15 Oct 2007 06:19:00 +0000 Brightonomicon, Robert Rankin, In-Production, Far-Fetched Fiction, BBC, Audiobook, David Warner, Rupert Degas, Hugo Rune, Rizla, Toot 10:40 clean In the seventh free podcast from behind-the-scenes of The Brightonomicon Audio Series, producer & di In the seventh free podcast from behind-the-scenes of The Brightonomicon Audio Series, producer & director NEIL GARDNER chats with stars DAVID WARNER (Hugo Rune) and RUPERT DEGAS (Rizla) about the series, their careers and why William Shatner only directed one movie!<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-88062"> In the seventh free podcast from behind-the-scenes of The Brightonomicon Audio Series, producer & director NEIL GARDNER chats with stars DAVID WARNER (Hugo Rune) and RUPERT DEGAS (Rizla) about the series, their careers and why William Shatner only directed one movie! Hokus Bloke http://brightonomicon.mypodcast.com/2007/09/The_Brightonomicon_InProduction_Podcast_7_Rune_n_Rizla_Speakmeet_David_Warner_Rupert_Degas-43482.html Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:06:00 +0000 Brightonomicon, Robert Rankin, In-Production, Far-Fetched Fiction, BBC, Audiobook, David Warner, Rupert Degas, Hugo Rune, Rizla, William Shatner, Star Trek 15:36 clean A conversation between co-writer/producer/director NEIL GARDNER and the father of far fetched fictio A conversation between co-writer/producer/director NEIL GARDNER and the father of far fetched fiction ROBERT RANKIN at Robert's house in Brighton. Robert talks about his books, his father, the Brightonomicon Audio Series and his love of David Warner!<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-80150"> A conversation between co-writer/producer/director NEIL GARDNER and the father of far fetched fiction ROBERT RANKIN at Robert's house in Brighton. Robert talks about his books, his father, the Brightonomicon Audio Series and his love of David Warner! Hokus Bloke http://brightonomicon.mypodcast.com/2007/09/The_Brightonomicon_InProduction_Podcast_6_Robert_Rankin_Talks_Toot-40237.html Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:39:00 +0000 Brightonomicon, Robert Rankin, In Production, Talking Toot, Brighton, Books 15:00 clean It's a real coup for us at The Brightonomicon Audio Series as we have been able to persuade Psychic It's a real coup for us at The Brightonomicon Audio Series as we have been able to persuade Psychic Youth, Questor of Knowledge and reknowned pocket billiards champion, DANBURY COLLINS to chat with us about his life and the Brightonomicon series. Be warned...Danbury speaks toot almost as good as Fangio!<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-75461"> It's a real coup for us at The Brightonomicon Audio Series as we have been able to persuade Psychic Youth, Questor of Knowledge and reknowned pocket billiards champion, DANBURY COLLINS to chat with us about his life and the Brightonomicon series. Be warned...Danbury speaks toot almost as good as Fangio! Hokus Bloke http://brightonomicon.mypodcast.com/2007/09/The_Brightonomicon_InProduction_Podcast_5_Hey_Hey_Its_Danbury_Collins-38387.html Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:11:00 +0000 Brightonomicon, Robert Rankin, In Production, Danbury Collins, Danny Eastman 14:50 clean In advance of the full release of The Brightonomicon Audio Series on 14th Feb 2008, we bring you the In advance of the full release of The Brightonomicon Audio Series on 14th Feb 2008, we bring you the first third of the first episode "HUGO RUNE". We thank Orion Books for allowing us to offer this exclusive preview for free. We hope you enjoy it, and keep coming back for more...<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-74884"> In advance of the full release of The Brightonomicon Audio Series on 14th Feb 2008, we bring you the first third of the first episode "HUGO RUNE". We thank Orion Books for allowing us to offer this exclusive preview for free. We hope you enjoy it, and keep coming back for more... Hokus Bloke http://brightonomicon.mypodcast.com/2007/08/The_Brightonomicon_InProduction_Podcast_4_Episode_1_First_Third_Preview-38157.html Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:15:00 +0000 Brightonomicon, Robert Rankin, In-Production, Far-Fetched Fiction, BBC, Audiobook, Preview 09:44 clean An exclusive behind-the-scenes 'blooper' from the recording of episode 1. Featuring DAVID WARNER and An exclusive behind-the-scenes 'blooper' from the recording of episode 1. Featuring DAVID WARNER and RUPERT DEGAS attempting to get through a line about 'spaniel involvement'...somehow it just wasn't going to happen!<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-74881"> An exclusive behind-the-scenes 'blooper' from the recording of episode 1. Featuring DAVID WARNER and RUPERT DEGAS attempting to get through a line about 'spaniel involvement'...somehow it just wasn't going to happen! Hokus Bloke http://brightonomicon.mypodcast.com/2007/08/The_Brightonomicon_InProduction_Podcast_3_The_Curse_of_Spaniel_Involvement-38156.html Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:12:00 +0000 Brightonomicon, Robert Rankin, In-Production, Far-Fetched Fiction, BBC, Audiobook, Blooper 01:46 clean Behind-the-scenes gossip and info from the writer, producer & director of The Brightonomicon Audio S Behind-the-scenes gossip and info from the writer, producer & director of The Brightonomicon Audio Series, NEIL GARDNER. Features exclusive excerpts from the first episode! This podcast was originally available from Hub Magazine.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-74876"> Behind-the-scenes gossip and info from the writer, producer & director of The Brightonomicon Audio Series, NEIL GARDNER. Features exclusive excerpts from the first episode! This podcast was originally available from Hub Magazine. Hokus Bloke http://brightonomicon.mypodcast.com/2007/08/The_Brightonomicon_InProduction_Podcast_1_A_Few_Words_From_WriterDirector_Neil_Gardner-38154.html Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:02:00 +0000 Brightonomicon, Robert Rankin, In-Production, Far-Fetched Fiction, BBC, Audiobook 11:32 clean We're currently in production on episodes 2-13 of The Brightonomicon Audio Series, and until its rel We're currently in production on episodes 2-13 of The Brightonomicon Audio Series, and until its release in Feb 2008, we will be bringing you a series of podcasts featuring the cast and crew...a kind of behind the scenes sneak peak! In this episode - a conversation between The Brightonomicon Audio Series writer/director NEIL GARDNER and legend of UK radio & TV comedy MICHAEL FENTON-STEVENS, who is playing the role of the NARRATOR in the series. Includes EXCLUSIVE excerpts from the production.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-72336"> We're currently in production on episodes 2-13 of The Brightonomicon Audio Series, and until its release in Feb 2008, we will be bringing you a series of podcasts featuring the cast and crew...a kind of behind the scenes sneak peak! In this episode - a conversation between The Brightonomicon Audio Series writer/director NEIL GARDNER and legend of UK radio & TV comedy MICHAEL FENTON-STEVENS, who is playing the role of the NARRATOR in the series. Includes EXCLUSIVE excerpts from the production. Hokus Bloke http://brightonomicon.mypodcast.com/2007/08/The_Brightonomicon_InProduction_Podcast_2_A_Chat_With_Michael_FentonStevens-37154.html Sun, 26 Aug 2007 11:35:00 +0000 Brightonomicon, Michael Fenton-Stevens, Robert Rankin, In Production 08:49 clean