20 Minutes Into The Future: A Max Headroom Podcast
(2021 – current): This podcast covering Max Headroom is hosted by Heather & Austin, where they watch and talk about the episodes (and other ephemera) related to this show.
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- Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: War 26 April 2025 7:00 AMMax Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: War (Recorded on 22 May 2024.) A new perk for folks who support us on Patreon: A download of “The Unofficial Soundtrack” to “War,” the S1E5 US Episode of Max Headroom. Heather has not heard this yet! Austin has been wanting something like this for years. https://ia903409.us.archive.org/34/items/war-soundtrack-ad/War%20Soundtrack%20Ad.mp3 Using AI tools … Continue reading Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: WarAustin Rich
- Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: The Blanks 12 April 2025 7:00 AMMax Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: The Blanks (Recorded on 22 May 2024.) A new perk for folks who support us on Patreon: A download of “The Unofficial Soundtrack” to “The Blanks,” the S1E6 US Episode of Max Headroom. Heather has not heard this yet! Austin has been wanting something like this for years. https://ia903409.us.archive.org/5/items/the-blanks-soundtrack-ad/The%20Blanks%20Soundtrack%20Ad.mp3 Using … Continue reading Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: The BlanksAustin Rich
- 66.) Happy 40th Birthday Max Headroom! 29 March 2025 7:00 AM66.) Happy 40th Birthday Max Headroom! (recorded 1 February 2025) It’s the 40th Anniversary of Max Headroom! Time to watch more Max Headroom… We encourage you to help with our Patreon Fundraiser, where we are working with Michael Cassutt to create an audio-drama version of his lost vintage Max Headroom script, “Families.” … Continue reading 66.) Happy 40th Birthday Max Headroom!Austin Rich
- 65.) Spring Is Here (A Big Time Television Celebration) 15 March 2025 7:00 AM65.) Spring Is Here (A Big Time Television Celebration) (recorded 31 January 2025) Another video jukebox program! Heather would have picked something local. Austin is stuck in the 80’s. https://ia600406.us.archive.org/3/items/20-minutes-spring-is-here/20MinutesSpringIsHere.mp3 Our Setlist: Tom Lehrer * Poisoning Pigeons In The Park (Excerpt) Front 242 * Headhunter Kraftwerk * Musique Non Stop Laurie Anderson * Sharkey’s … Continue reading 65.) Spring Is Here (A Big Time Television Celebration)Austin Rich
- 64.) Welcome To March (A Big Time Television Celebration) 1 March 2025 7:00 AM64.) Welcome To March (A Big Time Television Celebration) (recorded 1 February 2025) Another video jukebox program! Heather would have picked something local. Austin is stuck in the 80’s. https://ia600608.us.archive.org/10/items/20-minutes-welcome-to-march/20MinutesWelcomeToMarch.mp3 Our Setlist: They Might Be Giants * Ana Ng The Alarm * Sixty Eight Guns The Replacements * Alex Chilton The Damned * Anything … Continue reading 64.) Welcome To March (A Big Time Television Celebration)Austin Rich
- 63.) Post Valentine’s Day Mop-Up (A Big Time Television Celebration) 15 February 2025 7:00 AM63.) Post Valentine’s Day Mop-Up (A Big Time Television Celebration) (recorded 29 December 2024) Another video jukebox program! Heather would have picked something local. Austin is stuck in the 80’s. https://ia600702.us.archive.org/21/items/20-minutes-post-valentines-day/20MinutesPostValentinesDay.mp3 Our Setlist: Echo & The Bunnymen * Bring On The Dancing Horses The Damned * Alone Again Or Fuzzbox * What’s The Point? … Continue reading 63.) Post Valentine’s Day Mop-Up (A Big Time Television Celebration)Austin Rich
- 62.) Good News, Finally! 1 February 2025 7:00 AM62.) Good News, Finally! (recorded 29 January 2025) This episode announces the news that all 13 of the original UK Series 1 Max Headroom shows have been recovered, and some fans are starting to share the files! Heather shares the enthusiasm. Austin is very excited. https://ia802304.us.archive.org/26/items/20-minutes-good-news/20MInutesGoodNews.mp3 We encourage you to help with our Patreon … Continue reading 62.) Good News, Finally!Austin Rich
- 61.) “Everything In America…” (A Big Time Television Celebration) 18 January 2025 7:00 AM61.) “Everything In America…” (A Big Time Television Celebration) (recorded 28 October 2024) Another video jukebox program! Heather would have picked something local. Austin is stuck in the 80’s. https://20minutesintothefuture.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20minutespumpsamples.mp3 Our Setlist: Orchestral Maneuvers In The Dark * Electricity The Jam * Going Underground Devo * Whip It The Stranglers * Skin Deep … Continue reading 61.) “Everything In America…” (A Big Time Television Celebration)Austin Rich
- 60.) Happy New Year! (A Big Time Television Celebration) 4 January 2025 7:00 AM60.) Happy New Year! (A Big Time Television Celebration) (recorded 27 October 2024) Here’s a New Year’s themed edition of our video jukebox program! Heather would have picked something local. Austin is stuck in the 80’s, at New Year’s, no less. https://20minutesintothefuture.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20minutesnewyears2025show.mp3 Our Setlist: Judy Garland * After The Holidays (From the “Tonight … Continue reading 60.) Happy New Year! (A Big Time Television Celebration)Austin Rich
- 59.) 2024 Holiday Special! (A Big Time Television Celebration) 21 December 2024 7:00 AM59.) 2024 Holiday Special! (A Big Time Television Celebration) (recorded 24 May 2024) In honor of that big holiday this week, here’s a “Big Time Television” broadcast on a certain subject, to help put you in the holiday mood. Heather would have picked something local. Austin is stuck in the 80’s, at Christmas, no less. … Continue reading 59.) 2024 Holiday Special! (A Big Time Television Celebration)Austin Rich
- 58.) Remembering December 7th (A Big Time Television Broadcast) 7 December 2024 7:00 AM58.) Remembering December 7th (A Big Time Television Broadcast) (recorded 27 October 2024) It’s another Big Time Television Broadcast, to celebrate December 7th. Heather would have picked something local. Austin is stuck in the 80’s. https://20minutesintothefuture.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20minutesdecember7th.mp3 Our Setlist: Information Society * What’s On Your Mind? (Pure Energy) Billy Idol * Rebel Yell Adam … Continue reading 58.) Remembering December 7th (A Big Time Television Broadcast)Austin Rich
- 57.) 2024 Thanksgiving Special! (A Big Time Television Celebration) 23 November 2024 7:00 AM57.) 2024 Thanksgiving Special! (A Big Time Television Celebration) (recorded 24 May 2024) It’s Thanksgiving, and Heather will have nothing to do with a show like this. So it’s another Big Time Television broadcast! Heather would have picked something local. Austin is stuck in the 80’s, on Thanksgiving. https://ia903402.us.archive.org/30/items/20-minutes-2024-thanksgiving-special/20Minutes2024ThanksgivingSpecial.mp3 Our Setlist: The Fat Boys … Continue reading 57.) 2024 Thanksgiving Special! (A Big Time Television Celebration)Austin Rich
- 56.) Don’t Stop The Dance (A Big Time Television Broadcast) 9 November 2024 7:00 AM56.) Don’t Stop The Dance (A Big Time Television Broadcast) (recorded 27 October 2024) It’s another Big Time Television Broadcast, to celebrate November! Heather would have picked something local. Austin is stuck in the 80’s. https://20minutesintothefuture.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/20minutesbigtimenov9thshow.mp3 Our Setlist: Bauhaus * She’s Into Parties Siouxie & The Banshees * Spellbound Killing Joke * Love … Continue reading 56.) Don’t Stop The Dance (A Big Time Television Broadcast)Austin Rich
- 55.) 2024 Halloween Special! (A Big Time Television Celebration) 26 October 2024 7:00 AM55.) 2024 Halloween Special! (A Big Time Television Celebration) (recorded 24 May 2024) It’s that time of year, when our thoughts turn to those of Halloween! Heather would have picked something local. Austin is stuck in the 80’s, at Halloween. https://ia903409.us.archive.org/6/items/20-minutes-2024-halloween-special/20Minutes2024HalloweenSpecial.mp3 Our Setlist: Vic Crume * The Haunted House Tim Curry * The Halloween … Continue reading 55.) 2024 Halloween Special! (A Big Time Television Celebration)Austin Rich
- 54.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: Security Systems 12 October 2024 7:00 AM54.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: Security Systems (Recorded on 22 May 2024.) A new perk for folks who support us on Patreon: A download of “The Unofficial Soundtrack” to “Security Systems,” the S1E4 US Episode of Max Headroom. Heather has not heard this yet! Austin has been wanting something like this for years. https://ia902907.us.archive.org/35/items/security-systems-soundtrack-ad/Security%20Systems%20Soundtrack%20Ad.mp3 Using … Continue reading 54.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: Security SystemsAustin Rich
- 53.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: Body Banks 28 September 2024 7:00 AM53.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: Body Banks (Recorded on 22 May 2024.) A new perk for folks who support us on Patreon: A download of “The Unofficial Soundtrack” to “Body Banks,” the S1E3 US Episode of Max Headroom. Heather has not heard this yet! Austin has been wanting something like this for years. https://ia902907.us.archive.org/9/items/body-banks-soundtrack-ad/Body%20Banks%20Soundtrack%20Ad.mp3 Using … Continue reading 53.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: Body BanksAustin Rich
- 52.) Tech Talk: Bluetooth 14 September 2024 7:00 AM52.) Tech Talk: Bluetooth (Recorded on 31 March 2021.) Between Heather and Austin’s various lifestyle choices, they both manage to have a variety of tech issues. Here’s a few that relate to the technology of bluetooth. Heather has very specific bluetooth issues. . Austin feels that it only barely counts as technology, since it doesn’t seem … Continue reading 52.) Tech Talk: BluetoothAustin Rich
- 51.) Women Reporting On War 31 August 2024 7:00 AM51.) Women Reporting On War A few more thoughts on the reality of women reporting on war, and how spot-on the episode, “War” of Max Headroom is with regards to that story. Heather is on assignment. Austin is a big Brooke Gladstone fanboy. Here’s a link to the WNYC / On The Media story they did … Continue reading 51.) Women Reporting On WarAustin Rich
- 50.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: Rakers 17 August 2024 7:00 AM50.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: Rakers (Recorded on 22 May 2024.) A new perk for folks who support us on Patreon: A download of “The Unofficial Soundtrack” to “Rakers,” the S1E2 US Episode of Max Headroom. Heather has not heard this yet! Austin has been wanting something like this for years. https://ia904701.us.archive.org/17/items/rakers-soundtrack-ad/RakersSoundtrackAd.mp3 Using AI tools … Continue reading 50.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: RakersAustin Rich
- 49.) The Brian Frankish Interview 3 August 2024 7:00 AM49.) The Brian Frankish Interview (Recorded on 29 September 2022.) There are the people in front of the camera, the people who become celebrities for being behind the camera, and there are people like Brian Frankish, who make movies happen, and might not be widely known to the world at large. Regardless, his connection to … Continue reading 49.) The Brian Frankish InterviewAustin Rich
- 48.) Dancing On The Moon! (A Big Time Television Celebration) 20 July 2024 7:00 AM48.) Dancing On The Moon! (A Big Time Television Celebration) (recorded 10 May 2024) In honor of that Moon Landing that we’re all so ape about, here’s a “Big Time Television” broadcast on a certain subject, we all know and love. Heather would have picked something local. Austin is stuck in the 80’s, on the … Continue reading 48.) Dancing On The Moon! (A Big Time Television Celebration)Austin Rich
- 47.) Solidarity / “Fourth of July” Special 6 July 2024 7:00 AM47.) Solidarity / “Fourth of July” Special (recorded 9 May 2024; 2 July 2024) We’re not really a fan of the Fourth of July. We suspect Max might have telegraphed a bit of our politics to our listeners, in that respect. And with recent rulings… it’s hard to think this holiday has the best intentions … Continue reading 47.) Solidarity / “Fourth of July” SpecialAustin Rich
- 46.) I Like Difficult (Jeffrey Tambor on his Max Experience) 22 June 2024 7:00 AM46.) I Like Difficult (Jeffrey Tambor on his Max Experience) The Archive of American Television conducted a number of interviews with many actors who have done a lot of work over the years. Here’s a little something buried in the middle of a longer interview with Jeffrey Tambor. While he’s not seen in the best … Continue reading 46.) I Like Difficult (Jeffrey Tambor on his Max Experience)Austin Rich
- 45.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: Blipverts 8 June 2024 7:00 AM45.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: Blipverts (Recorded on 12 May 2024.) A new perk for folks who support us on Patreon: A download of “The Unofficial Soundtrack” to “Blipverts,” the S1E1 US Episode of Max Headroom. Heather has not heard this yet! Austin has been wanting something like this for years. https://ia800309.us.archive.org/22/items/20-minutes-blipverts-soundtrack-ad/20MinutesBlipvertsSoundtrackAd.mp3 Using AI tools … Continue reading 45.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: BlipvertsAustin Rich
- 44.) Here’s Another Word From Our Sponsor… 25 May 2024 7:00 AM44.) Here’s Another Word From Our Sponsor… (Recorded on 4 January 2023) Here’s a few tangents from our Coke Commercials Conversation, that were excised for time from that show. Heather has Friendly memories. Austin is along for the ride. https://ia800306.us.archive.org/5/items/20-minutes-vanilla-cherry-coke_202404/20MinutesVanilla%26CherryCoke.mp3 We encourage you to help with our Patreon Fundraiser, where we are working with … Continue reading 44.) Here’s Another Word From Our Sponsor…Austin Rich
- 43.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack. 11 May 2024 7:00 AM43.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack. (Recorded on 10 May 2024.) A new perk for folks who support us on Patreon: A download of “The Unofficial Soundtrack” to the UK Telefilm of Max Headroom! Heather has has not heard this yet! Austin has been wanting something like this for years. https://ia902501.us.archive.org/17/items/20-minutes-into-the-future-uksoundtrack-ad/20MinutesIntoTheFutureUKSoundtrackAd.mp3 Using AI tools to create … Continue reading 43.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack.Austin Rich
- 42.) 42 27 April 2024 7:00 AM42.) 42 (Recorded on 7 April 2024.) We offer a few thoughts on Mr. Adams, 42, and his impact as a creator. Heather finally read Hitchhiker’s. Austin knows these books too well. https://ia600305.us.archive.org/6/items/20-minutes-42-adams-tribute_202404/20Minutes42AdamsTribute.mp3 We encourage you to help with our Patreon Fundraiser, where we are working with Michael Cassutt to create an audio-drama version … Continue reading 42.) 42Austin Rich
- 41.) Goodbye, M. Emmet Walsh 13 April 2024 7:00 AM41.) Goodbye, M. Emmet Walsh (Recorded on 7 April 2024.) We say goodbye to M. Emmet Walsh. Heather takes the week off. Austin loves Blood Simple, apparently. https://ia600304.us.archive.org/33/items/20-minutes-memmet-walsh-tribute/20MinutesMEmmetWalshTribute.mp3 We encourage you to help with our Patreon Fundraiser, where we are working with Michael Cassutt to create an audio-drama version of his lost vintage Max … Continue reading 41.) Goodbye, M. Emmet WalshAustin Rich
- 40.) Executives w/ Steve Roberts 30 March 2024 7:00 AM40.) Executives w/ Steve Roberts (Recorded on 31 March 2021.) A few thoughts on the Executives you see in Max Headroom. Heather loves Formby. Austin has theories. https://ia601304.us.archive.org/22/items/executives-20-minutes/Executives20Minutes.mp3 We encourage you to help with our Patreon Fundraiser, where we are working with Michael Cassutt to create an audio-drama version of his lost vintage Max … Continue reading 40.) Executives w/ Steve RobertsAustin Rich
- 39.) Is Max Hiding On My Computer? (#OfficeLife) 16 March 2024 7:00 AM39.) Is Max Hiding On My Computer? (#OfficeLife) (Recorded on 30 June 2022.) A behind-the-scenes moment from the preparation for recording an episode of our program. Heather is excited to possibly meet Max. Austin is not as good at tech as he would like. https://ia600505.us.archive.org/23/items/30-is-max-hiding-on-my-computer/30%20Is%20Max%20Hiding%20On%20My%20Computer.mp3 We encourage you to help with our Patreon Fundraiser, … Continue reading 39.) Is Max Hiding On My Computer? (#OfficeLife)Austin Rich
- 38.) Lightbulbs, Etc. 2 March 2024 7:00 AM38.) Lightbulbs, Etc. (Recorded on 18 May. 2023.) Some general conversations about lightbulbs and other things in our lives. Heather lives in a deathtrap. Austin notices too many things that remind him of Twin Peaks. https://ia601208.us.archive.org/33/items/lightbulbs-20-minutes/Lightbulbs20Minutes.mp3 We encourage you to help with our Patreon Fundraiser, where we are working with Michael Cassutt to create … Continue reading 38.) Lightbulbs, Etc.Austin Rich
- 37.) Writing & Adaptation w/ Steve Roberts 17 February 2024 7:00 AM37.) Writing & Adaptation w/ Steve Roberts (Recorded on 31 March 2021.) A few thoughts on a movie and book project that Steve is involved in, it’s origins, making Redwall, and some advice about adapting material for other mediums. Heather is grateful for Steve’s conversation. Austin is curious about this project… https://ia601300.us.archive.org/27/items/writing-and-adaptation-20-minutes/WritingAndAdaptation20Minutes.mp3 We encourage … Continue reading 37.) Writing & Adaptation w/ Steve RobertsAustin Rich
- 36.) Our Regularly Scheduled Commercial 3 February 2024 7:00 AM36.) Our Regularly Scheduled Commercial (Recorded on 4 January 2023) A few more thoughts on Commercials, and watching Max WITH Commercials. Heather doesn’t really remember anything. Austin thinks the ads are part of the show! https://ia601300.us.archive.org/12/items/our-regularly-scheduled-commercial-20-minutes/Our%20Regularly%20Scheduled%20Commercial%2020%20Minutes.mp3 We encourage you to help with our Patreon Fundraiser, where we are working with Michael Cassutt to create … Continue reading 36.) Our Regularly Scheduled CommercialAustin Rich
- 35.) 80’s Beyond Compare (Various Commercials, A Variety of Sources, 1985 – 1987)) 20 January 2024 7:00 AM35.) 80’s Beyond Compare (Various Commercials, A Variety of Sources, 1985 – 1987) (Recorded on 4 January 2023) If you remember Max at all, chances are, you recall the few years in the mid to late 80’s that Mr. Headroom was the spokes-AI for New Coke, an attempt by Big Cola to try something new … Continue reading 35.) 80’s Beyond Compare (Various Commercials, A Variety of Sources, 1985 – 1987))Austin Rich
- 34.) Happy New Year! 6 January 2024 7:00 AM34.) Happy New Year! (Recorded on 1 Jan. 2024.) Here’s some of our plans for 2024. See you in two weeks! Heather getting some much needed rest. Austin is plotting and planning. https://ia601303.us.archive.org/6/items/happy-new-year-20-minutes/HappyNewYear20Minutes.mp3 We encourage you to help with our Patreon Fundraiser, where we are working with Michael Cassutt to create an audio-drama version … Continue reading 34.) Happy New Year!Austin Rich
- 33.) That Dr. Demento Sensibility (“Merry Christmas Santa Claus,” Chrysalis Records, 1986) 23 December 2023 7:00 AM33.) That Dr. Demento Sensibility (“Merry Christmas Santa Claus,” Chrysalis Records, 1986) (Recorded on 9 November 2023; 1 September 2022.) Once your star is ascending, it’s only a matter of time before someone realizes that the next logical step is to have your work the holiday angle, with a Special and a Holiday Single that … Continue reading 33.) That Dr. Demento Sensibility (“Merry Christmas Santa Claus,” Chrysalis Records, 1986)Austin Rich
- 32.) “What Gives Our Lives Meaning?” (Warner Bros., “Blade Runner,” 1982) 9 December 2023 7:00 AM32.) “What Gives Our Lives Meaning?” (Warner Bros., “Blade Runner,” 1982) (Recorded on 1 September 2022.) Probably one of the more legendary and divisive opinions on our show: one of us did NOT like Blade Runner, and one of us is rather fond of it for it’s impact and influence on cinema, culture, and specifically, Max Headroom. … Continue reading 32.) “What Gives Our Lives Meaning?” (Warner Bros., “Blade Runner,” 1982)Austin Rich
- 31.) Our Thanksgiving Special! 25 November 2023 7:00 AM31.) Our Thanksgiving Special! (Recorded on 15 November 2023.) Austin had gone out of his way to make a fantastic dinner for his 20 Minutes Into The Future family. They would like to have nothing to do with it, in any way, shape, or form. Heather’s Holiday Playlist is, once again, here to help us … Continue reading 31.) Our Thanksgiving Special!Austin Rich
- 30.) Period (w/ Steve Roberts) 11 November 2023 7:00 AM30.) Period. (w/ Steve Roberts) (Recorded on 31 March 2021.) In one of the documentaries about the making of Max Headroom, Steve told a story about how all the “periods” were removed from the story. Heather had some thoughts on this. Heather always wants to normalize conversation about periods. Austin has fewer thoughts on the subject … Continue reading 30.) Period (w/ Steve Roberts)Austin Rich
- 29.) It’s Halloween In The Fringes! 28 October 2023 7:00 AM29.) It’s Halloween In The Fringes! (Recorded on 20 October 2023.) It looks like Heather and Austin have decided to go… trick or treating in The Fringes!? Oh no! This can only lead to a drunken night at Caligula’s, where Heather has taken over the jukebox. Hopefully the good music will protect us from Bruegel … Continue reading 29.) It’s Halloween In The Fringes!Austin Rich
- 28.) It’s A Blank World (w/ Steve Roberts) 14 October 2023 7:00 AM28.) It’s A Blank World (w/ Steve Roberts) (Recorded on 31 March 2021.) We both agree that Blank Reg is one of the best characters in Max Headroom, and we had to ask the writer and creator of the character if he had anything to say about coming up with Blank Reg. Here’s a few tid-bits … Continue reading 28.) It’s A Blank World (w/ Steve Roberts)Austin Rich
- 27.) Printer Problems (#OfficeLife) w/ Blank Brian 30 September 2023 7:00 AM27.) Printer Problems (#OfficeLife) w/ Blank Brian (Recorded on 13 July 2023.) New technology is annoying to old people like us. Here’s why. Heather might have a printer from the 90’s. We’re not sure. Austin should have bought an older printer. https://ia902707.us.archive.org/18/items/27-printer-problems/27%20Printer%20Problems.mp3 We encourage you to help with our Patreon Fundraiser, where we … Continue reading 27.) Printer Problems (#OfficeLife) w/ Blank BrianAustin Rich
- 26.) “That Ex-Disney Kid & A Bunch of Old Western Character Actors” (AVCO, “Escape From New York,” 1981) 16 September 2023 7:00 AM26.) “That Ex-Disney Kid & A Bunch of Old Western Character Actors” (AVCO, “Escape From New York,” 1981) (Recorded on 30 June 2022.) Over a year in the making, here is our conversation about Escape From New York, a film that is not only a cult classic, but is the number one film that advocates … Continue reading 26.) “That Ex-Disney Kid & A Bunch of Old Western Character Actors” (AVCO, “Escape From New York,” 1981)Austin Rich
- 25.) Steve & Martin (w/ Steve Roberts, regarding Martin Newell) 2 September 2023 7:00 AM25.) Steve & Martin (w/ Steve Roberts, regarding Martin Newell) (Recorded on 31 March 2021.) Martin Newell actually introduced us to Steve Roberts, and sort of set us on our path of interviewing people connected to this show. So when we had Steve on the line, we couldn’t help but ask him a few questions … Continue reading 25.) Steve & Martin (w/ Steve Roberts, regarding Martin Newell)Austin Rich
- 24.) Remembering William Friedkin (w/ Steve Roberts) 19 August 2023 7:00 AM24.) Remembering William Friedkin (w/ Steve Roberts) (Recorded on 31 March 2021.) William Friedkin passed away on 7 August 2023, at the age of 87, and left behind a body of work – and a reputation – that was unlike anyone else in Hollywood. While not directly connected with Max Headroom in any specific way, we … Continue reading 24.) Remembering William Friedkin (w/ Steve Roberts)Austin Rich
- 23.) The Law of Fives (w/ Blank Brian) 5 August 2023 7:00 AM23.) The Law of Fives (w/ Blank Brian) (Recorded on 13 July 2023.) It seems as if there is some connection between Network 23, J.R. “Bob” Dobbs, the 23 Enigma, and, of course, Max Headroom, both the character, and the show. And while it seems as if there is as much chance as there is intention … Continue reading 23.) The Law of Fives (w/ Blank Brian)Austin Rich
- (Back In Two Weeks) 22 July 2023 7:00 AM(Back In Two Weeks) (Recorded on 12 July 2023.) We have some bad news, and we need to take some time off for personal reasons. (Warning: this tid-bit does discuss loss.) Heather needs a little time off. Austin turns to a recording in moments like these. https://ia902705.us.archive.org/19/items/back-in-two-weeks/BackInTwoWeeks.mp3 (We’ll see you all again after a … Continue reading (Back In Two Weeks)Austin Rich
- 22.) Advice For Aspiring Writers (w/ Steve Roberts) 8 July 2023 7:00 AM22.) Advice For Aspiring Writers (w/ Steve Roberts) (Recorded on 31 March 2021.) Writing is hard. For everyone. Even if you have done it before. Especially if you have, in fact. So here’s a few words to remind you of these truths, from someone who has done a lot of writing in their day. Heather … Continue reading 22.) Advice For Aspiring Writers (w/ Steve Roberts)Austin Rich
- 21.) “I Wanna Talk About Her Meetings” (MGM, Network, 1976) 24 June 2023 7:00 AM21.) “I Wanna Talk About Her Meetings” (MGM, “Network,” 1976) (Recorded on 3 June 2022.) Over a year in the making, here is our conversation about the award-winning feature film, Network, which has a number of similarities to our source texts, in ways that will become more and more apparent when you start to see the … Continue reading 21.) “I Wanna Talk About Her Meetings” (MGM, Network, 1976)Austin Rich
- 20.) Possible Futures, Past & Present (w/ Steve Roberts) 10 June 2023 7:00 AM20.) Possible Futures, Past & Present (w/ Steve Roberts) (Recorded on 28 February 2022 and 25 August 2022.) We have a wealth of conversational nuggets, not just between the many chats that Heather and I have had, but with friends of the show, too. In this Maxi, Steve reacts to the news of the new Max … Continue reading 20.) Possible Futures, Past & Present (w/ Steve Roberts)Austin Rich
- 19.) The Max Headroom Initiative 27 May 2023 7:00 AM19.) The Max Headroom Initiative (Recorded on 18 May. 2023.) In our continuing efforts to get back on track with our every-other-week release schedule, we are rolling out some Max Headroom Mini’s – in other words, some Maxis – that offer some of the bite-sized bits that have come our way, and don’t precisely have … Continue reading 19.) The Max Headroom InitiativeAustin Rich
- 18.) The Steve Roberts Interview: “Hollywood Is A Weird Place” 13 May 2023 5:56 PM18.) The Steve Roberts Interview: “Hollywood Is A Weird Place” (Recorded on 31 Mar. 2021, 28 February 2022 and 25 August 2022.) In this jam-packed, special episode of 20 Minutes Into The Future, we get the story of the various kinds of work Steve Roberts has done, going back to the early 70’s, and covering some … Continue reading 18.) The Steve Roberts Interview: “Hollywood Is A Weird Place”Austin Rich
- 17.) Circle Takes The Square (Netflix S2E7, “Friend Zoned…”) 24 March 2023 2:25 PM17.) Circle Takes The Square (Netflix S2E7, “Friend Zoned…”) (Recorded on 15 Mar. 2022) In this episode we discuss the Netflix reality TV program, The Circle, this time, a show that Heather knows very well, and Austin has never seen before. Everything’s backwards this time, but these two manage to still find some way of … Continue reading 17.) Circle Takes The Square (Netflix S2E7, “Friend Zoned…”)Austin Rich
- 16.) Babies: How Children Are Represented In, “Max Headroom.” (A Discussion Regarding The Supreme Court’s Decision To Strike Down, ‘Row v. Wade.’) 23 August 2022 4:51 PM16.) Babies: How Children Are Represented In, “Max Headroom.” (A Discussion Regarding The Supreme Court’s Decision To Strike Down, ‘Row v. Wade.’) (Recorded on 14 July 2022.) In this episode we have a conversation framed by the way that babies are represented in “Rakers” and in “Baby Grobags.” Specifically: how these two episodes speak volumes … Continue reading 16.) Babies: How Children Are Represented In, “Max Headroom.” (A Discussion Regarding The Supreme Court’s Decision To Strike Down, ‘Row v. Wade.’)Austin Rich
- 15.) A Breaking News Story! 13 August 2022 5:05 AM15.) A Breaking News Story! (Recorded on 4 Aug. 2022.) In this episode we discuss the incredible news that broke on deadline.com on 29 July 2022. We offer a complete breakdown of the actual news, infer what we can from ancillary sources, and then offer a few tid-bits of our own news, from friends-of-the-show Steve … Continue reading 15.) A Breaking News Story!Austin Rich
- 14.) Our Cup Runneth Over 19 September 2021 11:00 PM14.) Our Cup Runneth Over (Recorded on 26 Aug. 2021, 10 Jun. 2021, 7 Apr. 2021 and 14 Apr. 2021) In this episode we present selections from a variety of past episodes, each segment cut for time but each interesting segments on their own, and are now edited together for your convenience. We also announce … Continue reading 14.) Our Cup Runneth OverAustin Rich
- 13.) Big Time Television #2 5 September 2021 11:00 PM13.) Big Time Television #2 (Recorded on 10 June 2021) In this episode we discuss six songs from the ’70s and ’80s, and do our best to summarize the first season of Max Headroom. This turns into a free-ranging conversation about the world of Max, these six videos, and a little-known artist that Heather seems … Continue reading 13.) Big Time Television #2Austin Rich
- 12.) Blank Life (ABC S1E6, “The Blanks”) 22 August 2021 11:00 PM12.) Blank Life (ABC S1E6, “The Blanks”) (Recorded on 9 Mar. 2021) In this episode we discuss the ABC TV Transmission from 5 May 1987, “The Blanks,” Star Trek ZOOM Parties, the show’s continued interest in coffee gags, and how Bryce models the kinds of complements you should deliver to your coworkers. Heather invents a … Continue reading 12.) Blank Life (ABC S1E6, “The Blanks”)Austin Rich
- 11.) We’re Watching Screens of Them Watching Screens (Watch Party 1 – Channel 4 Telefilm Commentary Track) 8 August 2021 11:00 PM11.) We’re Watching Screens of Them Watching Screens (Watch Party 1 – Channel 4 Telefilm Commentary Track) (Recorded on 3 Apr. 2021) In this episode, we present recordings from the evening of our first watch party, where you can listen along like it is a commentary track for the Channel 4 Telefilm, “Max Headroom.” Essentially: … Continue reading 11.) We’re Watching Screens of Them Watching Screens (Watch Party 1 – Channel 4 Telefilm Commentary Track)Austin Rich
- 10.) Janie’s Got A [Camera] Gun (ABC S1E5, “War”) 25 July 2021 11:00 PM10.) Janie’s Got A [Camera] Gun (ABC S1E5, “War”) (Recorded on 23 Feb. 2021) In this episode we discuss the ABC TV Transmission from 28 April 1987, “War,” new office slang, how easy it is to figure out that Phil is the weak link at your office, and this episode’s obsession with Italian art film. … Continue reading 10.) Janie’s Got A [Camera] Gun (ABC S1E5, “War”)Austin Rich
- ZOOM WATCH PARTY FIVE! Friday, 23 July at 6 PM PST, 9 PM EST! 20 July 2021 1:48 PMJoin us at on Friday, 23 July 2021 at 6 PM PST, 9 PM EST for a Watch Party! You have to send an e-mail to mitchheadroom@gmail.com to get an exclusive invitation to this party! It’s a BLANK REVOLUTION! See you then!Austin Rich
- 09.) The Michael Cassutt Interview: “Follow Your Interests” 13 July 2021 12:57 AMThe Michael Cassutt Interview: “Follow Your Interests” (Recorded on 7 Apr. 2021) Join us for a conversation with Michael Cassutt, a television producer and writer who has pursued a very unique career path, largely so he can keep writing science fiction and fantasy stories of one variety or another. In this show, we get the full … Continue reading 09.) The Michael Cassutt Interview: “Follow Your Interests”Austin Rich
- 08.) Sparks FX (ABC S1E4, “Security Systems”) 27 June 2021 11:00 PM08.) Sparks FX (ABC S1E4, “Security Systems”) (Recorded on 21 Jan. 2021) In this episode we discuss the ABC TV Transmission from 21 April 1987, “Security Systems,” how artificial intelligences seem to like working blue, and how this particular storyline hits a little too close to home. Heather noticed some… interesting… lobby decor. Austin seems … Continue reading 08.) Sparks FX (ABC S1E4, “Security Systems”)Austin Rich
- 07.) Big Into Blankets (ABC S1E3, “Body Banks”) 13 June 2021 11:00 PM07.) Big Into Blankets (ABC S1E3, “Body Banks”) (Recorded on 6 Jan. 2021) In this episode we discuss the ABC TV Transmission from 14 April 1987, “Body Banks,” why it’s not cool to make people work after you start a party (at work), why the point of view of this show is still not very … Continue reading 07.) Big Into Blankets (ABC S1E3, “Body Banks”)Austin Rich
- Smart Sewers 6 June 2021 11:00 PMSmart Sewers (Recorded on 3 June 2021) In a recent episode of 99 Percent Invisible, there was a discussion of Smart Sewers. (Taking our old, ancient, non-networked and non-electrical sewer systems, and adding modern upgrades to them, so we can use technology to diagnose and interact with sewers in ways that were never possible before.) Since … Continue reading Smart SewersAustin Rich
- ZOOM WATCH PARTY FOUR: Saturday, 12 June at 6 PM PST, 9 PM EST. 5 June 2021 3:32 PMJoin us at on Saturday, 12 June 2021 at 6 PM PST, 9 PM EST for a Watch Party! You have to send an e-mail to mitchheadroom@gmail.com to get an exclusive invitation to this party! It’s a BLANK REVOLUTION! See you then!Austin Rich
- 06.) Big Time Television #1 30 May 2021 11:00 PM06.) Big Time Television #1 (Recorded on 17 Dec. 2020) In this episode we discuss six songs from the ’80s, our continued interest in the developing Max Headroom Sitcom, and we delve a little more into Heather’s impressions, as she continues to be exposed to a 30 year old TV show that she knows little … Continue reading 06.) Big Time Television #1Austin Rich
- ZOOM PARTY THREE: Friday, 28 May at 6 PM PST, 9 PM EST. 28 May 2021 1:38 AMZOOM PARTY THREE: Friday, 28 May at 6 PM PST, 9 PM EST. (Recorded on 27 May 2021) In case you missed it: here is the correct information for the Zoom Party. We would love to see you there. https://ia601504.us.archive.org/17/items/zoom-party-three/ZOOM%20PARTY%20THREE.mp3Austin Rich
- A Peek Behind The Curtain 23 May 2021 11:00 PMA Peek Behind The Curtain (Recorded on 13 May 2021) With another Zoom Party on the way, and the Patreon up and running (what Austin affectionately refers to as, “The Lemonade Stand,”), we take this opportunity to thank our supporters, discuss some of the cool gifts that listeners have sent in, and have a bit … Continue reading A Peek Behind The CurtainAustin Rich
- 05.) A Raking Session (ABC S1E2, “Rakers”) 16 May 2021 11:00 PM05.) A Raking Session (ABC S1E2, “Rakers”) (Recorded on 27 Oct. 2020) In this episode we discuss the ABC TV Transmission from 7 April 1987, “Rakers,” the future of underground sports, David Bowie’s continued connection with the program, and why it’s not cool to order a drink for someone who has turned it down three … Continue reading 05.) A Raking Session (ABC S1E2, “Rakers”)Austin Rich
- ZOOM Watch Party THREE! 13 May 2021 5:25 PMJoin us at on Friday, 28 May 2021 at 6 PM PST, 9 PM EST for a Watch Party! You have to send an e-mail to mitchheadroom@gmail.com to get an exclusive invitation to this party! It’s a BLANK REVOLUTION! See you then!Austin Rich
- The Return of SipComs w/ Luc Thiers 9 May 2021 11:00 PMThe Return of SipComs w/ Luc Thiers (Recorded on 25 March 2021) Heather is starting to take this Sitcom idea with “It’s Max!” very seriously, and we decided that there was no better way to get some real advice than to speak with Sitcom expert (and the host of SipComs), Luc Thiers. (Whom you can … Continue reading The Return of SipComs w/ Luc ThiersAustin Rich
- 04.) Writing & Producing The Future: “THAT’S What They Want To Do?” (A Conversation With Brian Frankish, Steve Roberts & Michael Cassutt) 2 May 2021 11:00 PM04.) Writing & Producing The Future: “THAT’S What They Want To Do?” (A Conversation With Brian Frankish, Steve Roberts & Michael Cassutt) (Recorded on 14 Apr. 2021) In this episode we are given some rare insight into the making of our favorite program, when Brian Frankish, Steve Roberts & Michael Cassutt offer to convert their … Continue reading 04.) Writing & Producing The Future: “THAT’S What They Want To Do?” (A Conversation With Brian Frankish, Steve Roberts & Michael Cassutt)Austin Rich
- 03.) [keyboarding] (ABC S1E1, “Blipverts”) 18 April 2021 11:00 PM03.) [keyboarding] (ABC S1E1, “Blipverts”) (Recorded on 15 Oct. 2020) In this episode we discuss the ABC TV Transmission from 31 March 1987, “Blipverts,” hiring children to work in tech offices, and how the few diverse and progressive elements in the show still managed to avoid naming characters, giving them dialog, or passing the Bechtel … Continue reading 03.) [keyboarding] (ABC S1E1, “Blipverts”)Austin Rich
- Join us for: Writing & Producing The Future! 11 April 2021 11:02 PMWe’ll cut to the chase: we are announcing a special episode of our podcast, where we get to speak with Steve Roberts, Brian Frankish and Michael Cassutt, three of the creators behind a little show that is near and dear to the hosts of this podcast. “Writing And Producing The Future: A Conversation With Steve … Continue reading Join us for: Writing & Producing The Future!Austin Rich
- ZOOM Watch Party TWO! 11 April 2021 11:01 PMJoin us at bit.ly/MaxHeadroomZoomPartyTWO on Saturday, 17 April 2021 at 6 PM PST, 9 PM EST for a Watch Party! It’s a BLANK REVOLUTION! See you then!Austin Rich
- Memories of Max w/ Blank Brian 11 April 2021 11:00 PMMemories of Max w/ Blank Brian (Recorded on 6 April 2021) In a short bonus episode (by our standards), Blank Brian joins us to share his Memories of Max. We also address some correspondence, announce our upcoming ZOOM WATCH PARTY for the ABC TV program, “Blipverts,” which will take place on 17 April 2021, 6 … Continue reading Memories of Max w/ Blank BrianAustin Rich
- 02.) Music Video Logic (Channel 4 Telefilm, “Max Headroom”) 4 April 2021 11:00 PM02.) Music Video Logic (Channel 4 Telefilm, “Max Headroom”) (Recorded on 26 Sept. 2020) Exactly 36 years after the initial broadcast of “Max Headroom” on Channel 4, we discus this telefilm, sexual harassment on your first day at work, and if it really is cost-efficient to compress commercials to 1/10th their original length. Heather wonders … Continue reading 02.) Music Video Logic (Channel 4 Telefilm, “Max Headroom”)Austin Rich
- ZOOM Watch PARTY! 29 March 2021 1:34 AMJoin us at bit.ly/MaxHeadroomZoomPartyONE on Saturday, 3 April 2021 at 6 PM PST, 9 PM EST for a Watch Party! It’s a BLANK REVOLUTION! See you then!Austin Rich
- It’s A Blank Revolution! (ZOOM Party Announcement And WAYO Promos!) 28 March 2021 11:00 PMIt’s A Blank Revolution! (ZOOM Party Announcement And WAYO Promos!) (Recorded on 22 March 2021 & 25 March, 2021. “The Sound of Tomorrow” and “Teen Set Radio” original aired on WAYO-FM in Rochester, NY) (If you noticed the edits in your audio being “off,” delete the file on your device and reload the episode. You … Continue reading It’s A Blank Revolution! (ZOOM Party Announcement And WAYO Promos!)Austin Rich
- Heather & Austin Interview Martin Newell! 28 March 2021 12:18 AMOn 24 March, 2021, we had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Martin Newell, legendary home-taper, a big figure in the Cassette Trading Network in the ’80’s, and The Greatest Living Englishman, with a staggering amount of poetry and published, literary work, in addition to his Weekly Podcast, the Oddcaste. Martin is the driving force … Continue reading Heather & Austin Interview Martin Newell!Austin Rich
- 01.) We Can Title ’em, Too (Our Pilot) 21 March 2021 11:00 PM01.) We Can Title ’em, Too (Our Pilot) (Recorded on 7 Sept. 2020 AND 4 Feb. 2021) In our Pilot episode, we introduce our listeners to our show, how we will be viewing the show / character, how often we’ll be on, and what our relationship with Max Headroom is. A cascading series of meta-talks … Continue reading 01.) We Can Title ’em, Too (Our Pilot)Austin Rich
- We Debut Tomorrow! 21 March 2021 1:49 AMCall in with your Memories of Max, and listen to our DEBUT EPISODE, which drops at 4 PM PST, 7 PM EST, or 23:00 GMT. Let’s go… 20 Minutes Into The Future!Austin Rich
- Our Program Launches March 21st! 9 February 2021 2:08 PMOur Premier Episode will be airing at 23:00 PM, GMT, on 21 March 2021. 7 PM, EST, or 4 PM, PST. You can hear a sample of our pilot now if you subscribe to the show: iTunes RSS or Generic RSS. We are also on Mixcloud. Subscribe today, and live… 20 Minutes Into The Future! * … Continue reading Our Program Launches March 21st!Austin Rich
- A Sample of Our Pilot 5 February 2021 8:23 PMA Sample of Our Pilot Here is a short sample of our pilot episode, to give people an idea of what the show will sound like. The show doesn’t launch for a little while yet, but you can hear this, and get a feel for what the show will be like. https://ia601506.us.archive.org/11/items/new-podcast-sample/NewPodcastSample.mp3 Enjoy! … Continue reading A Sample of Our PilotAustin Rich
- Welcome To 20 Minutes Into The Future! 5 February 2021 4:03 AMWelcome To 20 Minutes Into The Future! Here’s a quick promo, to give you an idea of what you can expect from the program. https://ia601507.us.archive.org/6/items/max-headroom-promo/MaxHeadroomPromo.mp3https://ia601507.us.archive.org/6/items/max-headroom-promo/MaxHeadroomPromo.mp3Austin Rich
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