The Podfather Trilogy
Leave the cannolis.
The Podfather Trilogy is a series of three podcasts that Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington are giving away for free as a 'thank you' to everyone who supported the first three series of podcasts. Just as the first series of the podcasts was, The Podfather Trilogy is available via Guardian Unlimited. The release dates were:
- 31 October 2006 (Halloween)
- 23 November 2006 (Thanksgiving)
- 24 December 2006 (Christmas)
Episode One
Tuesday 31st October 2006
Length: 37:22
Ghostly drivel abounds as Steve consults a text-based oracle, Karl experiences a kidney probing, Steve visits Bristol (and lies to some 9-year-olds), Karl becomes a Godfather and Ricky tells of some lighter moments at the morgue.
Episode Two
Thursday 23rd November 2006
Length: 38:58
Public holidays come under fire and Karl engages in a little leg-hypochondria, and goes to visit a professional leg-rubber. Steve reads some choice excerpts from Karl's diary. Plus there's another shoddy competition.
Episode Three
Sunday 24th December 2006
Length: 43:36
Karl reflects on the past year and singles out an unlikely highlight; Steve stocks up on yuletide essentials; Karl advocates an anarchic Christmas; Karl's diary draws to a close with revelations of bothersome footwear and worry-holes ... and Ricky provides an emotional exit en route to the orphanage.