Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: War

Max 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.

 

Using AI tools to create new tracks from a digital copy of the US episode, “War,” these tracks were imported into a digital workstation, where we created 25 tracks of music and audio, straight from a show that was broadcast on ABC Television in 1987. Now you can get it, once you support us on Patreon!

That’s 17 1/2 Minutes of synthesizer jams and music by Cory Lerios, edited by Dick Bernstein and supervised by Richard Berres. This music has never been released in any practical format, and has only been available in the background of this broadcast. Listen, now, without that pesky dialog overtop!

But you also get!

1 1/2 Minutes of Bonus Material! Enjoy samples of Max Himself! All essential elements of the broadcast! Also available here!

And!

Max Headroom Ambience Recordings! We couldn’t eliminate the SFX from the music, and why would be want to! But when we could, we were able to create 6 minutes of “ambience,” of what it is like to hang out at Network 23, or in the boardroom… maybe even Bryce’s Lab! The sounds of Max Headroom for this episode of the US show were created by Gary Alexander, Tim Philben & Bill Theiderman (sound mixers), Clark Conrad, Brad Sherman & James Wolvington (sound editors), Ricard Corwin & Richard Taylor (supervising sound editor), Doug Grindstaff (sound manager), Joe Kenworth (production sound mixer) and Larry Tozzi (post sound coordinator).

So, if this sounds like something you would like, then, support us on Patreon, and get the Unofficial Soundtrack. patreon.com/austinrich. The music of the 21st Century.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation with Brian Frankish, the on-the-ground producer for the American version of the TV show. We’ve been sitting on this conversation for a while, and Brian was a delight to talk to. We’re very excited to let you hear what he has to saw about a life in Hollywood.

Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: The Blanks

Max 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.

 

Using AI tools to create new tracks from a digital copy of the US episode, “The Blanks,” these tracks were imported into a digital workstation, where we created 32 tracks of music and audio, straight from a show that was broadcast on ABC Television in 1987. Now you can get it, once you support us on Patreon!

That’s 17 Minutes of synthesizer jams and music by Cory Lerios, edited by Dick Bernstein and supervised by Richard Berres. This music has never been released in any practical format, and has only been available in the background of this broadcast. Listen, now, without that pesky dialog overtop!

But you also get!

3 Minutes of Bonus Material! Enjoy samples of Max Himself! All essential elements of the broadcast! Also available here!

And!

Max Headroom Ambience Recordings! We couldn’t eliminate the SFX from the music, and why would be want to! But when we could, we were able to create 12 minutes of “ambience,” of what it is like to hang out at Network 23, or in the boardroom… maybe even Bryce’s Lab! The sounds of Max Headroom for this episode of the US show were created by Gary Alexander, Tim Philben & Bill Theiderman (sound mixers), Clark Conrad, Brad Sherman & James Wolvington (sound editors), Ricard Corwin & Richard Taylor (supervising sound editor), Doug Grindstaff (sound manager), Joe Kenworth (production sound mixer) and Larry Tozzi (post sound coordinator).

So, if this sounds like something you would like, then, support us on Patreon, and get the Unofficial Soundtrack. patreon.com/austinrich. The music of the 21st Century.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation with Brian Frankish, the on-the-ground producer for the American version of the TV show. We’ve been sitting on this conversation for a while, and Brian was a delight to talk to. We’re very excited to let you hear what he has to saw about a life in Hollywood.

66.) Happy 40th Birthday Max Headroom!

66.) 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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, will will either feature another one of our “Maxis,” or a discussion regarding one last piece of Max-related media, before we dive into our “Season 2” Series. Stay tuned for more information!

65.) Spring Is Here (A Big Time Television Celebration)

65.) 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.

 

Our Setlist:
Tom Lehrer * Poisoning Pigeons In The Park (Excerpt)
Front 242 * Headhunter
Kraftwerk * Musique Non Stop
Laurie Anderson * Sharkey’s Day
Peter Murphy * Final Solution
The Fall * Big New Prinz
The Jesus And Mary Chain * Sidewalking
Siouxsie And The Banshees * Happy Hous
Mira Flores * Girls On Bikes (Excerpt)

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, will will either feature another one of our “Maxis,” or a discussion regarding one last piece of Max-related media, before we dive into our “Season 2” Series. Stay tuned for more information!

64.) Welcome To March (A Big Time Television Celebration)

64.) 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.

 

Our Setlist:
They Might Be Giants * Ana Ng
The Alarm * Sixty Eight Guns
The Replacements * Alex Chilton
The Damned * Anything
The Jesus & Mary Chain * April Skies
The Psychedelic Furs * All That Money Wants
Sigue Sigue Sputnik * 21st Century

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, will will either feature another one of our “Maxis,” or a discussion regarding one last piece of Max-related media, before we dive into our “Season 2” Series. Stay tuned for more information!

63.) Post Valentine’s Day Mop-Up (A Big Time Television Celebration)

63.) 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.

 

Our Setlist:
Echo & The Bunnymen * Bring On The Dancing Horses
The Damned * Alone Again Or
Fuzzbox * What’s The Point?
Hüsker Dü * Don’t Want To Know If You Are Lonely
Ministry * Revenge
New Order * True Faith
The Jesus And Mary Chain – Happy When It Rains

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, will will either feature another one of our “Maxis,” or a discussion regarding one last piece of Max-related media, before we dive into our “Season 2” Series. Stay tuned for more information!

62.) Good News, Finally!

62.) 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.

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, will will either feature another one of our “Maxis,” or a discussion regarding one last piece of Max-related media, before we dive into our “Season 2” Series. Stay tuned for more information!

61.) “Everything In America…” (A Big Time Television Celebration)

61.) “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.

 

 

Our Setlist:
Orchestral Maneuvers In The Dark * Electricity
The Jam * Going Underground
Devo * Whip It
The Stranglers * Skin Deep
Squeeze * Cool For Cats
Klaus Nomi * Lightning Strikes
Oingo Boingo * Private Life
Talking Heads * And She Was

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, will will either feature another one of our “Maxis,” or a discussion regarding one last piece of Max-related media, before we dive into our “Season 2” Series. Stay tuned for more information!

60.) Happy New Year! (A Big Time Television Celebration)

60.) 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.

 

 

Our Setlist:
Judy Garland * After The Holidays (From the “Tonight Show)
Bing Crosby * Let’s Start The New Year Right (From the film “Holiday Inn”)
Kool & The Gang * Celebration
R.E.M. * It’s The End of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
U2 * New Year’s Day
ABBA * Happy New Year

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, will will either feature another one of our “Maxis,” or a discussion regarding one last piece of Max-related media, before we dive into our “Season 2” Series. Stay tuned for more information!

59.) 2024 Holiday Special! (A Big Time Television Celebration)

59.) 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.

 

Our Setlist:
Buster Poindexter * Zat You, Santa Claus?
The Kinks * Father Christmas
The Waitresses * Christmas Wrapping
Captain Sensible * One Christmas Catalogue
Run DMC * Christmas In Hollis
Ramones * Merry Christmas Baby (I Don’t Wanna Fight Tonight)
Grace Jones * Little Drummer Boy

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, will will either feature another one of our “Maxis,” or a discussion regarding one last piece of Max-related media, before we dive into our “Season 2” Series. Stay tuned for more information!

58.) Remembering December 7th (A Big Time Television Broadcast)

58.) 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.

 

 

Our Setlist:
Information Society * What’s On Your Mind? (Pure Energy)
Billy Idol * Rebel Yell
Adam & The Ants * Stand And Deliver
Wall of Voodoo * Mexican Radio
Killing Joke * Eighties
Devo * Beautiful World

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, will will either feature another one of our “Maxis,” or a discussion regarding one last piece of Max-related media, before we dive into our “Season 2” Series. Stay tuned for more information!

57.) 2024 Thanksgiving Special! (A Big Time Television Celebration)

57.) 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.

 

Our Setlist:
The Fat Boys * All You Can Eat
Fine Young Cannibals * She Drives Me Crazy
B-52’s * Rock Lobster
Duran Duran * Hungry Like The Wolf
“Weird Al” Yankovic * Eat It
Madness * Our House

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, will will either feature another one of our “Maxis,” or a discussion regarding one last piece of Max-related media, before we dive into our “Season 2” Series. Stay tuned for more information!

56.) Don’t Stop The Dance (A Big Time Television Broadcast)

56.) 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.

 

 

Our Setlist:
Bauhaus * She’s Into Parties
Siouxie & The Banshees * Spellbound
Killing Joke * Love Like Blood
The Sisters of Mercy * Lucretia, My Reflection
The Church * Under The Milky Way
Bryan Ferry * Don’t Stop The Dance

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, will will either feature another one of our “Maxis,” or a discussion regarding one last piece of Max-related media, before we dive into our “Season 2” Series. Stay tuned for more information!

55.) 2024 Halloween Special! (A Big Time Television Celebration)

55.) 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.

 

Our Setlist:
Vic Crume * The Haunted House
Tim Curry * The Halloween Song
Oingo Boingo * Dead Man’s Party
Ramones * Pet Sematary
The Dickies * Killer Clowns From Outer Space
Men At Work * Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive
The Fall * There’s A Ghost In My House
Toto Coelo * Dracula’s Tango

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, will will either feature another one of our “Maxis,” or a discussion regarding one last piece of Max-related media, before we dive into our “Season 2” Series. Stay tuned for more information!

54.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: Security Systems

54.) 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.

 

Using AI tools to create new tracks from a digital copy of the US episode, “Security Systems,” these tracks were imported into a digital workstation, where we created 36 tracks of music and audio, straight from a show that was broadcast on ABC Television in 1987. Now you can get it, once you support us on Patreon!

That’s 27 Minutes of synthesizer jams and music by Cory Lerios, edited by Dick Bernstein and supervised by Richard Berres. This music has never been released in any practical format, and has only been available in the background of this broadcast. Listen, now, without that pesky dialog overtop!

But you also get!

2 Minutes of Bonus Material! Enjoy samples of Max Himself! All essential elements of the broadcast! Also available here!

And!

Max Headroom Ambience Recordings! We couldn’t eliminate the SFX from the music, and why would be want to! But when we could, we were able to create 12 minutes of “ambience,” of what it is like to hang out at Network 23, or in the boardroom… maybe even Bryce’s Lab! The sounds of Max Headroom for this episode of the US show were created by Gary Alexander, Tim Philben & Bill Theiderman (sound mixers), Clark Conrad, Brad Sherman & James Wolvington (sound editors), Ricard Corwin & Richard Taylor (supervising sound editor), Doug Grindstaff (sound manager), Joe Kenworth (production sound mixer) and Larry Tozzi (post sound coordinator).

So, if this sounds like something you would like, then, support us on Patreon, and get the Unofficial Soundtrack. patreon.com/austinrich. The music of the 21st Century.

In our next episode, join us for our annual Halloween Transmission!

53.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: Body Banks

53.) 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.

 

Using AI tools to create new tracks from a digital copy of the US episode, “Body Banks,” these tracks were imported into a digital workstation, where we created 32 tracks of music and audio, straight from a show that was broadcast on ABC Television in 1987. Now you can get it, once you support us on Patreon!

That’s 21 Minutes of synthesizer jams and music by Cory Lerios, edited by Dick Bernstein and supervised by Richard Berres. This music has never been released in any practical format, and has only been available in the background of this broadcast. Listen, now, without that pesky dialog overtop!

But you also get!

5 Minutes of Bonus Material! Enjoy samples of Max Himself! All essential elements of the broadcast! Also available here!

And!

Max Headroom Ambience Recordings! We couldn’t eliminate the SFX from the music, and why would be want to! But when we could, we were able to create 16 1/2 minutes of “ambience,” of what it is like to hang out at Network 23, or in the boardroom… maybe even Bryce’s Lab! The sounds of Max Headroom for this episode of the US show were created by Gary Alexander, Tim Philben & Bill Theiderman (sound mixers), Clark Conrad, Brad Sherman & James Wolvington (sound editors), Ricard Corwin & Richard Taylor (supervising sound editor), Doug Grindstaff (sound manager), Joe Kenworth (production sound mixer) and Larry Tozzi (post sound coordinator).

So, if this sounds like something you would like, then, support us on Patreon, and get the Unofficial Soundtrack. patreon.com/austinrich. The music of the 21st Century.

In our next episode, will will either feature another one of our “Maxis,” or a discussion regarding one last piece of Max-related media, before we dive into our “Season 2” Series. Stay tuned for more information!

52.) Tech Talk: Bluetooth

52.) 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 to work that well.

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, will will either feature another one of our “Maxis,” or a discussion regarding one last piece of Max-related media, before we dive into our “Season 2” Series. Stay tuned for more information!

51.) Women Reporting On War

51.) 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 about this.

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, will will either feature another one of our “Maxis,” or a discussion regarding one last piece of Max-related media, before we dive into our “Season 2” Series. Stay tuned for more information!

50.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: Rakers

50.) 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.

 

Using AI tools to create new tracks from a digital copy of the US episode, “Rakers,” these tracks were imported into a digital workstation, where we created 35 tracks of music and audio, straight from a show that was broadcast on ABC Television in 1987. Now you can get it, once you support us on Patreon!

That’s 25 Minutes of synthesizer jams and music by Cory Lerios, edited by Dick Bernstein and supervised by Richard Berres. This music has never been released in any practical format, and has only been available in the background of this broadcast. Listen, now, without that pesky dialog overtop!

But you also get!

10 Minutes of Bonus Material! Enjoy samples of Max Himself! All essential elements of the broadcast! Also available here!

And!

Max Headroom Ambience Recordings! We couldn’t eliminate the SFX from the music, and why would be want to! But when we could, we were able to create 10 minutes of “ambience,” of what it is like to hang out at Network 23, or in the boardroom… maybe even Bryce’s Lab! The sounds of Max Headroom for this episode of the US show were created by Gary Alexander, Tim Philben & Bill Theiderman (sound mixers), Clark Conrad, Brad Sherman & James Wolvington (sound editors), Ricard Corwin & Richard Taylor (supervising sound editor), Doug Grindstaff (sound manager), Joe Kenworth (production sound mixer) and Larry Tozzi (post sound coordinator).

So, if this sounds like something you would like, then, support us on Patreon, and get the Unofficial Soundtrack. patreon.com/austinrich. The music of the 21st Century.

In our next episode, will will either feature another one of our “Maxis,” or a discussion regarding one last piece of Max-related media, before we dive into our “Season 2” Series. Stay tuned for more information!

48.) Dancing On The Moon! (A Big Time Television Celebration)

48.) 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 moon.

 

Our Setlist:
Echo & The Bunnymen * The Killing Moon
Peter Schilling * Major Tom (Coming Home)
The Police * Walking On The Moon
The Waterboys * The Whole of the Moon
Duran Duran * New Moon On Monday

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation with Brian Frankish, the on-the-ground producer for the American version of the TV show. We’ve been sitting on this conversation for a while, and Brian was a delight to talk to. We’re very excited to let you hear what he has to saw about a life in Hollywood.

47.) Solidarity / “Fourth of July” Special 

47.) 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 for us. So instead, we’re taking the week off, so we can lend our support to important causes.

See ya next time.

Heather is probably throwing a brick somewhere.

Austin really loves that X song.

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering our Dancing on The Moon Special, to celebrate the anniversary of the first Moon Landing.

46.) I Like Difficult (Jeffrey Tambor on his Max Experience)

46.) 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 light these days after scandals related to working on recent shows, the interview was pre-scandal, and is in regard to his Max Headroom work, only.

Heather is on assignment.

Austin clearly trolls YouTube far too much.

 

Here’s the full interview, from which this was cut.

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation with Brian Frankish, the on-the-ground producer for the American version of the TV show. We’ve been sitting on this conversation for a while, and Brian was a delight to talk to. We’re very excited to let you hear what he has to saw about a life in Hollywood.

45.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack: Blipverts

45.) 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.

 

Using AI tools to create new tracks from a digital copy of the US episode, “Blipverts,” these tracks were imported into a digital workstation, where we created 21 tracks of music and audio, straight from a show that was broadcast on ABC Television in 1987. Now you can get it, once you support us on Patreon!

That’s 22 Minutes of synthesizer jams and music by Cory Lerios, edited by Dick Bernstein and supervised by Richard Berres. This music has never been released in any practical format, and has only been available in the background of this broadcast. Listen, now, without that pesky dialog overtop!

But you also get!

2 Minutes of Bonus Material! Enjoy the original blipvert at for Zik Zak, and samples of Max Himself. All essential elements of the broadcast! Also available here!

And!

Max Headroom Ambience Recordings! We couldn’t eliminate the SFX from the music, and why would be want to! But when we could, we were able to create 23 minutes of “ambience,” of what it is like to hang out at Network 23, or in the boardroom… maybe even Bryce’s Lab! The sounds of Max Headroom for this episode of the US show were created by Gary Alexander, Tim Philben & Bill Theiderman (sound mixers), Clark Conrad, Brad Sherman & James Wolvington (sound editors), Ricard Corwin & Richard Taylor (supervising sound editor), Doug Grindstaff (sound manager), Joe Kenworth (production sound mixer) and Larry Tozzi (post sound coordinator).

So, if this sounds like something you would like, then, support us on Patreon, and get the Unofficial Soundtrack. patreon.com/austinrich. The music of the 21st Century.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation with Brian Frankish, the on-the-ground producer for the American version of the TV show. We’ve been sitting on this conversation for a while, and Brian was a delight to talk to. We’re very excited to let you hear what he has to saw about a life in Hollywood.

44.) Here’s Another Word From Our Sponsor…

44.) 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.

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation with Brian Frankish, the on-the-ground producer for the American version of the TV show. We’ve been sitting on this conversation for a while, and Brian was a delight to talk to. We’re very excited to let you hear what he has to saw about a life in Hollywood.

43.) Max Headroom: The Unofficial Soundtrack. 

43.) 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.

 

Using AI tools to create new tracks from a digital copy of the UK Telefilm, these tracks were imported into a digital workstation, where we created 25 tracks of music and audio, straight from a show that was broadcast on Channel 4 in 1985. Now you can get it, once you support us on Patreon!

That’s 30 Minutes of synthesizer jams and music by Chris Cross and Midge Ure (of Ultravox), edited by Virginia Ellsworth and engineered by Rick Walton. This music has never been released in any practical format, and has only been available in the background of this broadcast. Listen, now, without that pesky dialog overtop!

But you also get!

11 Minutes of Bonus Material! Not only were there two songs featured as part of the Big Time Television Broadcast, but there were Network ID Sopts, in-universe show theme songs, and samples of Max Himself, in his original incarnation. All essential elements of the broadcast! Also available here!

And!

Max Headroom Ambience Recordings! We couldn’t eliminate the SFX from the music, and why would be want to! But when we could, we were able to create 14 minutes of “ambience,” of what it is like to hang out at Network 23, or in the boardroom… maybe even Bryce’s Lab! The sounds of Max Headroom were created by Don Brown (sound maintenance), Paul Conway (assistant dubbing editor), Richard King (dubbing mixer), Howard Lanning (dubbing editor), Steve O’Brien (boom operator), Brad Sherman (sound effects editor) and Ken Weston (sound mixer).

So, if this sounds like something you would like, then, support us on Patreon, and get the Unofficial Soundtrack. patreon.com/austinrich. The music of the 21st Century.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation with Brian Frankish, the on-the-ground producer for the American version of the TV show. We’ve been sitting on this conversation for a while, and Brian was a delight to talk to. We’re very excited to let you hear what he has to saw about a life in Hollywood.

42.) 42

42.) 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.

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation with Brian Frankish, the on-the-ground producer for the American version of the TV show. We’ve been sitting on this conversation for a while, and Brian was a delight to talk to. We’re very excited to let you hear what he has to saw about a life in Hollywood.

40.) Executives w/ Steve Roberts

40.) 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.

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation with Brian Frankish, the on-the-ground producer for the American version of the TV show. We’ve been sitting on this conversation for a while, and Brian was a delight to talk to. We’re very excited to let you hear what he has to saw about a life in Hollywood.

39.) Is Max Hiding On My Computer? (#OfficeLife)

39.) 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.

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation with Brian Frankish, the on-the-ground producer for the American version of the TV show. We’ve been sitting on this conversation for a while, and Brian was a delight to talk to. We’re very excited to let you hear what he has to saw about a life in Hollywood.

38.) Lightbulbs, Etc.

38.) 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.

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation with Brian Frankish, the on-the-ground producer for the American version of the TV show. We’ve been sitting on this conversation for a while, and Brian was a delight to talk to. We’re very excited to let you hear what he has to saw about a life in Hollywood.

37.) Writing & Adaptation w/ Steve Roberts

37.) 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…

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation with Brian Frankish, the on-the-ground producer for the American version of the TV show. We’ve been sitting on this conversation for a while, and Brian was a delight to talk to. We’re very excited to let you hear what he has to saw about a life in Hollywood.

36.) Our Regularly Scheduled Commercial

36.) 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!

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation with Brian Frankish, the on-the-ground producer for the American version of the TV show. We’ve been sitting on this conversation for a while, and Brian was a delight to talk to. We’re very excited to let you hear what he has to saw about a life in Hollywood.

34.) Happy New Year!

34.) 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.

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation about a selection of commercials that Max has appeared in. You can find a link to this collection – about a half-hour of material – at this link: https://youtu.be/QU31hFSbgAY

30.) Period (w/ Steve Roberts)

30.) 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 than you would think… and yet… somehow more than you’d think, too?

 

 

 

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation about the film Blade Runner, which seems to currently be streaming on Netflix, though who can say how long that will be? There are a number of other places to find it, too, so check it out, and we’ll get out next episode out, ASAP.

 

28.) It’s A Blank World (w/ Steve Roberts)

28.) 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 that we think you’ll enjoy.

Heather like the idea of drinking beer and walking dogs.

Austin was hoping Steve had some stories of seeing some OG UK bands back in the day.

 

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation about the film Blade Runner, which seems to currently be streaming on Netflix, though who can say how long that will be? There are a number of other places to find it, too, so check it out, and we’ll get out next episode out, ASAP.

 

27.) Printer Problems (#OfficeLife) w/ Blank Brian

27.) 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.

 

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation about the film Blade Runner, which seems to currently be streaming on Netflix, though who can say how long that will be? There are a number of other places to find it, too, so check it out, and we’ll get out next episode out, ASAP.

 

25.) Steve & Martin (w/ Steve Roberts, regarding Martin Newell)

25.) 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 about what it was like to know, “The Greatest Living Englishman.”

Heather reads an excerpt from the book in question.

Austin has some Austin questions.

 

 

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation about the film Escape From New York, which seems to currently be streaming on Apple TV or Amazon Prime Video, though who can say how long that will be? There are a number of other places to find it, too, so check it out, and we’ll get out next episode out, ASAP.

 

24.) Remembering William Friedkin (w/ Steve Roberts)

24.) 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 do have a funny anecdote regarding Steve working with William, on a post-Headroom project. William was fairly notorious, both for his talent and his odd behavior, and in some ways, this is probably the perfect tribute to a man who could be so polarizing.

Heather has no idea who we’re talking about.

Austin was looking for one story, and got something else entirely.

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation about the film Escape From New York, which seems to currently be streaming on Apple TV or Amazon Prime Video, though who can say how long that will be? There are a number of other places to find it, too, so check it out, and we’ll get out next episode out, ASAP.

 

23.) The Law of Fives (w/ Blank Brian)

23.) 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 when it comes to these connections, we explore both the 23 Enigma and the SubGenius icon “Bob” Dobbs, and try to make it connect to our usual interests. .

Heather is ready to sign up and live the Slack Lifestyle.

Austin likes to remember the memes from yesteryear.

Brian offers us some tips on how the sausage is made.

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation about the film Escape From New York, which seems to currently be streaming on Apple TV or Amazon Prime Video, though who can say how long that will be? There are a number of other places to find it, too, so check it out, and we’ll get out next episode out, ASAP.

 

22.) Advice For Aspiring Writers (w/ Steve Roberts)

22.) 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 wants to know if she’s doing it write.

Austin loves to hear a little philosophy now and then.

 

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation about the film Escape From New York, which seems to currently be streaming on Apple TV or Amazon Prime Video, though who can say how long that will be? There are a number of other places to find it, too, so check it out, and we’ll get out next episode out, ASAP.

 

20.) Possible Futures, Past & Present (w/ Steve Roberts)

20.) 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 shows that was announced last year, and discusses his own attempts to relaunch the program with Matt Frewer, several years ago.

Heather is surprised the beach idea wasn’t new.

Austin loves to talk about the Max Headroom’s that could have been.

 

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation about the film Network, which seems to currently be streaming on HBO Max, though who can say how long that will be? There are a number of other places to find it, too, so check it out, and we’ll get out next episode out, ASAP.

 

19.) The Max Headroom Initiative

19.) 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 a home in a full episode. This week, we discuss Austin’s appearance on The Incomparable Episode #667, and why our listeners might want to tune in. (If they aren’t already.)

Heather has some questions for her co-host that was suddenly on a different podcast talking about THEIR topic.

Austin offers sausage making tips and a new song about the experience.

 

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.” So if you help support Austin Rich so he doesn’t have to punch a clock, then we can get more of this kind of material to you, quickly.

In our next episode, we will be offering either some additional Maxis, or our promised conversation about the film Network, which seems to currently be streaming on HBO Max, though who can say how long that will be? There are a number of other places to find it, too, so check it out, and we’ll get out next episode out, ASAP.