Retrospection

143. Naughty but Noyce!

It’s the original fruit ninja time as we fumble in the dark with the cult classic, Blind Fury (1989). Along the way Paul gets his measurements confused, Colin attempts to inject some culture into the show, and we both come up with ideas that we will never use.

142. Absolute Warlocks

In this episode we’re playing with our Halloweenies as we embrace all that is dark and sultry with Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988).

Along the way Colin has an idea for a new podcast, Paul is dismayed by the treatment of comic book heroes, and they both get lost in an innuendo maze of their own making. 

141. Banner Time

James tries to keep the peace as Colin’s puns turn Paul angry, and they smash their way through The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988).Along the way Paul struggles with names, James gets annoyed by gun toting vampires, and Colin plans a Hulk based game show.

At some point all three manage to discuss the show.

140. Bionic Ballcock!

It’s the bionic battle we’ve all been waiting for as Colin and Paul take on the Bionic Showdown: The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman (1989).

Along the way Paul gives us his Bullock approval rating, Colin “treats” us to memories of Britpop, and they both hold an eulogy for the demise Steve Austin’s cool sense of fashion.  

139. A Bad Case of THRUSH

Not even Paul changing the locks at Retrospection Towers can stop Colin from getting back in. For this episode we’re taking a look at the reunion TV movie for The Man From UNCLE: The Fifteen Years Later Affair (1983).

Along the way Paul talks chins and crumpets, Colin has a question about uniforms, and we both admit to talking into our pens.

138. No Harm, No Cowl

James takes the hot seat as Colin finishes up oiling Optimus Prime’s Squeaky bits. In this episode Jay and Paul do battle with chapter one of the Columbia series, Batman (1943)

Along the way Paul receives bad news that Colin is on his way back to the show, James demands a raise, And they both marvel at the lack of health and safety in classic serials. 

137. Clean AND Dirty

While Colin is stuck in 1974 putting wrong what once was right, but loving the fashion, Adam takes the punishment of Paul’s jokes as they tackle the plumbing of Super Mario Bros. from 1993.

Along the way Adam schools a clueless Paul in the way of Mario, Paul reveals the art of laying a good egg, and both miss using a good old phone booth.

136. Double Damme!

While Colin is still trying to find the right Stargate home, Dave backflips into the fray. He joins Paul as they Jean Claude Van Damme it all to hell with Double Impact (1991).

Along the way Dave reveals who he has always wanted to be, Paul goes high brow, both rank their classic action heroes while getting nostalgic about old video stores.

135. Prime Time Evil

While Colin is temporarily away as the acting Fire Chief in Trumpton, brave, Eleanor, steps into the fray to tackle a Jurassic dinosaur… but enough about Paul. They’ll be talking about ITV’s answer to a time traveling Time Lord, Primeval (2007-2011)

Along the way, Paul talks about his chance encounter with an Ex S-Club member, Eleanor hates a cliffhanger, and they both discover the best way to examine a prehistoric creature. 

134. The Plot Thinens

There’ll be arguments, slamming doors, insults and shouting, but this time it’s not us. It’s the TV show, Moonlighting, that redefined the detective genre in the mid-eighties.

Along the way we reveal that Paul dislikes rhyme (and that’s a crime), Colin questions Paul’s invulnerability belief, and we both discuss how we consumed shows without the internet telling us they even existed.