Episodes
Monday Jan 24, 2022
94. Junior Retrospection - The Bond Squad
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
In this junior edition of our podcast, we're joined by our host, Jay, who leads us through the world of James Bond Jr. from 1991. Along the way we wonder what is going on with Warfield Academy, we worry about 007's misuse of equipment, and Jay gets a long-term assignment. Opening theme by Dennis C. Brown and Larry Brown.
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
93. Beat the Bends (Christmas Special)
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
We're taking a sleigh detour from our regular show with a peek at the ghosts of our Christmas gifts from our childhood days. Were they good, bad, or just nuts? So join us as we jingle through the 80s when action figures ruled, and electronic toys only went "beep".
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
92. Shut Your Trap!
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
In this episode we're heading into space with the cult sci-fi movie, Moontrap, from 1988. Along the way Colin explains how he identifies his chickens, Paul creates his own religion, and we question the use of machine guns in space. Music is from the film and composed by Joseph LoDuca.
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
91. Touch of the Gisburnes
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
In this episode we're firing our critical arrows at ITV's Robin of Sherwood from 1984. Along the wooded path Paul wishes for his own little devil to help with the gardening, Colin likes a splash around, and we reminisce about old ITV logos. Opening theme from the series by Clannad.
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
90. Disco Jason
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
In our Halloween episode we're slicing and dicing our way through, Friday 13th Part 3, from 1982. Along the way we discuss what a Herbie/Jason crossover could be like, Paul homages himself, and Colin gives Paul garden furniture advice. How can you resist? Music is by Harry Manfredini.
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
89. Nine Inches of Solid Wood
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Join us as we travel down the cul-de-sac that is the short lived American series, The Highwayman, from 1987-88. Along the journey we wonder how a rural sheriff has so many Police cars, we take a stop at the exposition car park, and reverse into a conversation about stealth. Music is by Stu Phillips.
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
88. If We Were Chickens
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
Sunday Sep 12, 2021
In this episode we're spacing out with the film, Saturn 3 (1980). Along the way we talk about the troubled production of this Kirk Douglas, Farrah Fawcett, and Harvey Keitel, sci-fi thriller; we discover Paul's opinion of Fawcett, complain about airlocks in ceiling and wonder why people don't call killer droids nice names. Music is by Elmer Bernstein.
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
87. What a Turnip
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
In this episode, we're wading through Congo from 1995. Along the way, Colin discusses cloning Paul while he reveals his risky band name, and we discuss a technique for leech removal. Music is by Jerry Goldsmith.
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
86. That's Tachyons For You
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
In this episode we're on the run with a rat-pack of fugitives from the Federation, as we're joining the crew of the Liberator (sorry, Scorpio) with Blake's 7 (sorry, no Blake). This much-loved BBC sci-fi series ran from 1978-1981 and we're dropping in on series 4, episode 11 "Orbit".
Along the way Paul proves to be a naughty boy, we find the right amount of crazy, and our favourite guest star, "The Bear" makes a reappearance.
Music is the theme from Blake's 7 by Dudley Simpson. There's also a brief appearance of the Fingermouse theme performed by Rick Jones.
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
85. Underground Rumblings
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
In this episode we're slipping down subways, and twisting our way through tunnels as we step underground with the cult favourite American TV show, Beauty and the Beast from 1987. Along the way Colin explains what Paul's role really is, Paul tells his sock story... again, and we moan about ITV's lack of surprise. Music is from the series by Lee Holdridge.