Pod 40: Dirk Maggs and the Sound of Supermarionation

Dirk Maggs is a freelance writer and director and is principally known for his work in radio, where he evolved radio drama into "Audio Movies," a near-visual approach combining scripts, layered sound effects, cinematic music and cutting edge technology. Dirk has been a fan of Gerry Anderson from an early age. In part one of this chat, he talks about Supercar, Fireball XL5, Stingray and Thunderbirds - particularly focussing on the sound design and music.

Plus listener emails, the randomiser, FAB Facts, and some technical issues for our ruby (40th) podcast!

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Jamie Anderson

Producer, writer and director. CEO of Anderson Entertainment. Son of Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, and Space: 1999 creator - the late Gerry Anderson.

Chris Dale

Chris Dale co-hosts The Gerry Anderson Podcast and presents The Randomiser, an episode-by-episode journey through six decades of Gerry Anderson shows. Join him as he revisits the adventures, characters and unexpected moments of the Anderson universe.

Richard James

Richard James played Officer Orrin in Gerry Anderson's live-action series Space Precinct and now co-hosts The Gerry Anderson Podcast with Jamie Anderson and Chris Dale. His Anderson work also includes the Terrahawks audio series and the Firestorm pilot minisode.