Electric Monks: A Dirk Gently Podcast

About Electric Monks: A Dirk Gently Podcast

A Podcast devoted to Douglas Adams' lesser known Dirk Gently book franchise and it's numerous different adaptations for all different forms of media. Hosted by four fans of Adams from all corners of the globe: Ed from the UK, Nemo from Australia, Dalek from the USA, and Caen from Sweden. Together, they form the Electric Monks, and they believe that their podcast is a pretty cool and froody one; stick with us for adventure, excitement and really wild things. As featured in the Acknowledgements of 42: The Wildly Improbable Ideas of Douglas Adams, by Kevin Jon Davies.

Publisher

Ed

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

14 Oct 2018

Latest episode

11 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Jul 2026

   Holistic Interrogation tape #7: Aaron Douglas A.K.A. Gordon Rimmer

   In this episode Ed talks to actor Aaron Douglas on the 10th anniversary of the first season of the BBC America/Netflix Dirk Gently TV adaptation. Aaron describes his unlikely audition for the role of Gordon Rimmer whilst backstage at a convention, how he ignored notes from the higher ups on how to play the character, his encounter with a ghost whilst filming at a condemned bowling alley in Vancouver, and what it was like to work with Samuel Barnett and Elijah Wood. All this and more in this exciting interview! https://dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com/

2. 

   17 May 2026

   Holistic Interrogation tape #6 Deanne Tremlett, Don't Panic Festival

   In this episode Ed sits down with Guggleton Farm Arts Creative Director Deanne Tremlett ahead of the first ever Don't Panic Festival in North Dorset. What inspired her to do this, and what positive legacy does she hope it will leave behind? Watch/listen to find out. To find out more, go to: http://dontpanicfestival.org

3. 

   14 Sept 2025

   Holistic Interrogation tape #5: Chris Ryall

   To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Dirk Gently comics, we interview Chris Ryall, writer of the Interconnectedness of all Kings, to talk about how he got his start writing comics, the challenges of writing a comic to tie-in with an upcoming and constantly changing TV show, how Kate Schechter being a CIA agent was originally planned to be a part of the show, and more! Contact us at: https://dirkgentlypodcast.wordpress.com/

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.7 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 26 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

22

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

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