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The Dial-Up
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Lewis is just your everyday internet, support technician who can speak to people in the past and the future! What cosmic anomaly is connecting him to a fellow, lonely Scotsman in 1999, and a gifted physicist in the year 2052? And will they be able to stay talking forever?
Winner: Best Fiction at the Independent Podcast Awards 2024 | Bronze: Best Fiction - British Podcast Awards 2024.
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BONUS: Season 2 Gag Reel
Apr 6, 202400:12:01Tap to summarizeWe recorded Season 2 of The Dial-Up in ONE DAY! And made a few mistakes during the process. Enjoy this mashup of bloopers, mistakes and random, delirious chat in-between takes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →BONUS: Q+A with Writer Philip Catherwood
Feb 27, 202400:37:01Tap to summarizeIn this special, bonus episode of The Dial-Up, writer/producer Philip Catherwood is interviewed by our very own Craig McDonald-Kelly (Callum) as they reminisce how the podcast began, the lengths taken to record a 2nd season and also take a healthy look back at some 90's/00's nostalgia, that inspired so much of the series! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →S2: EPISODE 5
Sep 14, 202300:15:09Tap to summarizeSEASON FINALE: Dana and Callum team up in a desperate search for Lewis. Will they be able to find him, in order to close the wormhole in time?Follow us on Instagram and X at @DialUpPod for exclusive behind the scenes interviews, and updates on future episodes!----The Dial-Up Season 2, Episode 5Written by Philip CatherwoodStarring David Hepburn, Amy Alexander & Craig McDonald KellyMusic by The Steve ExperimentSound Engineering by Ivano Scafati and Matteo MolaArtwork by Ab_Designz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 7, 202300:12:19Tap to summarizeDana teaches Callum and Lewis how to make a budget EMP generator, but with a Glasgow earthquake looming, will they have enough time to use their new devices?Follow us on Instagram and X at @DialUpPod for exclusive behind the scenes interviews, and updates on future episodes!All Season 2 episodes will be released weekly, every Thursday.The Season Finale, Episode 5, will launch on Thursday 14th September.----The Dial-Up Season 2, Episode 4Written by Philip CatherwoodStarring David Hepburn, Amy Alexander & Craig McDonald KellyMusic by The Steve ExperimentSound Engineering by Ivano Scafati and Matteo MolaArtwork by Ab_Designz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →S2: EPISODE 3
Aug 31, 202300:10:59Tap to summarizeCALLUM IS BACK! And this time, he's in 2003. Cue the 00's nostalgia, as he reconnects with his long-lost buddy, Lewis - but will Callum be happy with how his friend is living his life, in the future?Follow us on Instagram and X at @DialUpPod for exclusive behind the scenes interviews, and updates on future episodes!All Season 2 episodes will be released weekly, every Thursday.Episode 4 will launch on Thursday 7th September.----The Dial-Up Season 2, Episode 3Written by Philip CatherwoodStarring David Hepburn, Amy Alexander & Craig McDonald KellyMusic by The Steve ExperimentSound Engineering by Ivano Scafati and Matteo MolaArtwork by Ab_Designz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →S2: EPISODE 2
Aug 24, 202300:12:59Tap to summarizeDana explains to Lewis about life in the future, how she managed to invent a wormhole, and how she plans to switch it off - for good this time! But will her creation be stable enough, to keep Dana and Lewis connected with each other?Follow us on Instagram and X at @DialUpPod for exclusive behind the scenes interviews, and updates on future episodes!----The Dial-Up Season 2, Episode 2Written by Philip CatherwoodStarring David Hepburn & Amy AlexanderMusic by The Steve ExperimentSound Engineering by Ivano Scafati and Matteo MolaArtwork by Ab_Designz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →S2: EPISODE 1
Aug 17, 202300:14:00Tap to summarize1 year after his life-changing chat to a stranger in 1999, Lewis now finds himself connecting with another time-distant individual. Who is the mysterious Dana, and how has she made contact from the year 2052? Does she know anything about the wormhole that appeared suddenly in Lewis's basement? And will Lewis agree to get involved, again, in another time-hopping adventure!?Follow us on Instagram and X at @DialUpPod for exclusive behind the scenes interviews, and updates on future episodes!----The Dial-Up Season 2, Episode 1Written by Philip CatherwoodStarring David Hepburn & Amy AlexanderMusic by The Steve ExperimentSound Engineering by Ivano Scafati and Matteo MolaArtwork by Ab_Designz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →SEASON 2 TRAILER
Aug 11, 202300:01:43Tap to summarizeTrailer for Season 2 of The Dial-Up. Episode 1 will be released August 17th, 2023. Future episodes will be released weekly, thereafter. Follow us on Instagram @dialuppod for regular updates, and exclusive behind the scenes content!#TheFutureIsCalling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S1: EPISODE 4
May 3, 202200:11:18Tap to summarizeSEASON FINALE. Lewis stays online to see if Callum is alright. But will there be an answer from the other side?Written by: Philip Catherwood (@pip_writes)Starring: David Hepburn (@itsdavidhepburn) & Craig McDonald Kelly (@craigmcdkelly)Music: The Steve ExperimentArtwork: ab__designzFollow us on X and Instagram @DialUpPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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S1: EPISODE 3
Apr 26, 202200:09:17Tap to summarizeWhat's in the basement? Callum and Lewis investigate what's causing the noises, from down below. Written by: Philip Catherwood (@pip_writes)Starring: David Hepburn (@itsdavidhepburn) & Craig McDonald Kelly (@craigmcdkelly)Music: The Steve ExperimentArtwork: ab__designzFollow us on X and Instagram @DialUpPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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