Retrospection

62. Nothing to Declare

In this episode we're polishing our Walther PPKs and mangling our quips with Timothy Dalton's first outing as James Bond in The Living Daylights from 1987. Along the way we discover why you shouldn't take a musical instrument to the public bathroom, and reminiscence on the charity record and concert, "Leave my Bladder Alone..." 

Opening music is The Living Daylights by A-ha and outgoing track, Where Has Everybody Gone by the Pretenders

61. Scum Sucking Marshmallows

We're back with a new series of Retrospection. In this episode we're taking a look at the pilot episode of T. J Hooker, the crime fighting TV series which ran from 1982 to 1986. Along the way we learn to never order chicken from Burger Heaven, marvel at the deep storylines of characters that will never appear in the series, and learn the truth about why T.J. hooker was divorced. OPening and closing music is the show's original theme by Mark Snow.

60. Flipping Ludicrously Armed Grannies

Nothing says Christmas more than a stoned Californian wearing spandex. Join us as we unseasonably ring in the holidays with Captain America from 1979. Along the way Paul loses the ability to remember the name Steve Rogers, we marvel at his massive helmet and ponder how this ever got a sequel. Music is the opening theme by Pete Carpenter and Mike Post.

59. Expect the Unexpected

In this episode we're having a 10-20 with Gerry Anderson's final puppet series, Terrahawks, from 1983. Along the way we ponder why androids need genitalia, why is Dr. Ninestein a complete tool, and remember the old children's magazine "Look-In". Opening music is the theme from the show by Richard Harvey, and the closing music is the Japanese version opening soundtrack.

58. Bandito Shindig

In this episode we're taking a shot at the American TV series the A-Team, which ran from 1983 to 1987. Along the way we discover Colin's trigger word, that Onions of Acting would be his autobiography, and that Paul is strong to the beer and has a whole sordid history of despicable behaviour with Action Men. Intro and outro music by Mike Post and Pete Carpenter. 

57. Sexy Enterprise

In this episode we warp out to the far reaches of the universe with Star Trek V: The Final Frontier from 1989. Along the way we unfortunately find out how Paul thinks the Enterprise is sexy, discover his fetish for catwomen and Colin does the Sybok shuffle. So join us on this epic journey. Intro music From STV by Jerry Goldsmith, and outro from STV, The Moon's a Window to Heaven performed by Hiroshima.  

56. Neither Shaken Nor Stirred

In this episode we aim our sights on Bond, James Bond.... sort of. It's the unofficial Bond though with Never Say Never Again from 1983. Along the way Colin reveals who is really behind the genius of Sean Connery, Paul discusses his favorite pies, and occasionally they both talk about the film. Intro music is the Never Say Never Again theme by Michael Legrand and sung by Lani Hall, and the outro is the alternative theme sung by Phyllis Hyman.

55. Ponch's Pouch

In this episode we take an arresting look at the classic American cop show CHiPs from 1977. Along the way we enjoy some wacky zooms, ponder the dangers of squash, and Colin wonders if Paul even watched the show before recording. Join us as we get funky with the disco beats of Alan Silvestri's soundtrack and keep the "tack in the black" (email us if you have any idea what that means). 

54. Come in for a Bite....

In this episode we're staking out Dracula A.D. 1972 from 1972. It's Hammer time as Johnny Alucard raises Count Dracula from the dead in London, and the Count goes after the descendants of Van Helsing. Along the way Paul pierces marshmelons with a sporkle, Colin wonders why ITV never did Audience with the Devil and we wonder if Johnny Alucard is the Frank Spencer of horror. Intro music by Michael Vickers and outro by Stoneground.  

53. Many Rules of Invisibility

In this episode we take a look at Battlestar Galactica's short lived offspring, Galactica 1980. Along the way we discover some confusing rules on invisibility, wish we had Commander Adama's anti-aging cream, and wonder if social services needs to step in and free Dr. Zee. Intro and outro music by Stu Phillips.