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October 31, 2024 61 mins

Podcast royalty - and phenomenal comedian, actor and writer - Cariad Lloyd joins us to say some of the geekiest things she’s ever said on a pod. It all begins with the reveal of a teenage Christmas present, which will have you wishing this was a visual medium. Cariad also confesses the enduring influence of Kristine Kochanski in her life. 


Moving on to series 5 episode 4, Holoship, we leave no stone unturned. You’ll wonder if we’ve all had a mind patch as we explore misogyny, Brief Encounter, hologram afterlife choices, Jane Horrocks’ accent and some serious hairspray. Plus: what are Grant and Naylor trying to tell us about humanity?


SO WHAT IS IT?


Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, we’re your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers! 


Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan). 

Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson. 


FANCY SOME LINKS?


Follow @cariadlloyd on Instagram


Check out Cariad’s podcast with Sara Pascoe, Weirdos Book Club.


Be like Captain Hollister and catch a performance of Austentatious


Make a child’s day on 25th December by giving them The Christmas Wish-tastrophe


WHAT DO YOU THINK?


Have a word on our socials: 

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EMAIL US


We’d love to ask your questions on the pod – and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: betterthanlifepod@gmail.com 


ENJOY OUR THEME TUNE?


There’s more where that came from: https://holygoats.bandcamp.com/


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