Michael Newton

Michael Newton, a cultural historian and editor of 'The Origins of Science Fiction,' joins Mark Steadman, a creative producer and former podcaster, to dive into the phenomenon of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. They reminisce about their first encounters with the series and dissect its place in the 1970s sci-fi landscape. The discussion spans themes of mental health, absurdism, and the clever gadgets crafted by Douglas Adams. They also explore the challenges of adapting the series into film and its lasting cultural legacy.