Retrospection

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.

133. The Purple People Beater

It's spandex onesie wearing time again as we take a look at The Phantom (1996). Billy Zane battles against a criminal mastermind who is intent on obtaining the power from three magic skulls. Along the way Colin tries to convince Paul that a certain Batman film is the best outing for the caped crusader, Paul reveals his jukebox musical and we chat about eye mutilation.

132. The Phantom Flan Singer

The Phaaaantom of the opera is here, but not that Phantom because of legal reasons. It's a different creature that stalks Brian De Palma's, Phantom of the Paradise (1974). Join us as we tackle the plight of a disfigured man filled with revenge (but enough about Paul). Along the way Paul admits he'd sell out in a heartbeat, Colin wonders just what he'd sell his soul for, and we both talk about our love of a nifty split screen. 

131. Side by Side

In this episode we're taking a look at the Bruce Willis comedy, Hudson Hawk, from 1991. Along the way Paul talks about his love of the Vatican, Colin laments the Tri-Star logo, and we manage to resurrect our "catchphrase".

"Oh, the Pope warned me never to trust the CIA!"