Episodes

Sunday Oct 01, 2017
Sunday Oct 01, 2017
In our first special short episode we provide an audio commentary for the first episode of the 80's cartoon series, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. So join us as He-Man deals with The Cosmic Comet.
Insightful thoughts, and interesting information are just two of the things not on this podcast
To best enjoy this you should watch the episode while listening. The episode is currently available on Netflix in the UK and USA.

Sunday Sep 17, 2017
Retrospection - EP. 25 - Highlander Endgame (2000)
Sunday Sep 17, 2017
Sunday Sep 17, 2017
In this episode we prepare for the Quickining as we hack our way through Highlander Endgame from 2000. It's the fourth theatrical release in the Highlander universe and crams together the film and the TV universe... sort of. So join us as we close our first series of Retrospection (we're back in a month).
Intro: Highlander Endgame Theme by Nick Glennie-Smith with vocals by Loreena McKennitt - Outro: Bonnie Portmore by Stephen Graziano and vocals by Loreena McKennitt from Highlander Endgame

Sunday Sep 03, 2017
Retrospection - EP. 24 - Cobra (1986)
Sunday Sep 03, 2017
Sunday Sep 03, 2017
In this episode we're taking on the Night Slasher as we join Sylvestor Stallone's Cobra in his battle to rid LA of crime. In 1986 this violent cime thriller hit the box office and won fans all over the world. Our only queston is, how?
Music, Intro: Feel the Heat by Jean Beauvoir - Outro: Angel of the City by Robert Tepper

Sunday Aug 20, 2017
Retrospection - EP. 23 - Miami Vice, Part Two (1989)
Sunday Aug 20, 2017
Sunday Aug 20, 2017
In this episode, we're yet again chasing Columbian druglords and criminals to fashion, as we head back to 80's Florida in the final episode of Miami Vice. We talk about the changes along the way, wonder what a TJ Hooker crossover would have been like, and spend to much time listening to Don Johnson's singing.
Featured Music is "Crockett's Theme" by Jan Hammer, "Heartbeat" by Don Johnson, and "No Way Out" by Tim Turman and Don Johnson.

Sunday Aug 06, 2017
Retrospection - EP. 22 - Miami Vice, Part One (1984)
Sunday Aug 06, 2017
Sunday Aug 06, 2017
In this episode we don our sunglasses and throw away our socks as we blow this popstand with Miami Vice from 1984. The crime drama to change them all stars Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as Crockett and Tubbs, two undercover vice squad detectives in neon 80s Miami.
In part one we focus on the feature length pilot episode, talk about how it influenced TV, and discuss christmas crackers (don't ask).
Music
Miami Vice Theme by Jan Hammer
Somebody's Watching Me by Rockwell.

Sunday Jul 23, 2017
Retrospection - EP. 21 - Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965)
Sunday Jul 23, 2017
Sunday Jul 23, 2017
In this episode we fly through space and time with Doctor Who, or not. As we're venturing out with Peter Cushing as the Timelord (or not) in the first cinematic outing of Dr. Who and the Daleks from 1965. Join us as we talk about deep issues such as, who paints the Daleks? Why do they have pens? And why do all the Thalls sound like they've trained at RADA?
Music Intro:- The Eccentric Dr. Who from Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965) by Malcolm Lockyer
Music Outro:- Who's Who sunf by Roberta Tovey

Sunday Jul 09, 2017
Retrospection - EP. 20 - Twin Peaks (1990)
Sunday Jul 09, 2017
Sunday Jul 09, 2017
In this episode we sample some cherry pie and a damn good coffee as we head off to Twin Peaks. We're taking a look at the pilot episode of David Lynch's TV show from 1990. We also answer some emails and chew over a few suggestions for future shows.
Music
Intro :- Falling - Twin Peaks Theme - vocals by Julee Cruise, music by Angelo Badalamenti, lyrics by David Lynch
Outro :- Laura's Theme by Angelo Badalamenti

Sunday Jun 25, 2017
Retrospection - EP. 19 - Invasion UFO (1974)
Sunday Jun 25, 2017
Sunday Jun 25, 2017
In this episode we launch our interceptors at Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's TV series UFO. But we're taking a look at the Frankenstein version of the show that was created as a promo. Invasion UFO is a feature length story that crams a number of episodes together. Is it successful? Well join us as we answer that very question.
Music
Intro: The Dawn of an Era by Francis Monkman taken from Invasion UFO.
Outro: Opening Theme by Barry Gray from UFO

Sunday Jun 11, 2017
Retrospection - EP. 18 - Dracula (1979)
Sunday Jun 11, 2017
Sunday Jun 11, 2017
In this episode we're like a bat out of hell as we take on John Badham's Dracula from 1979. We grapple with the most northern of northeners, ponder if garlic is a herb or a vegatable (apparently it's neither), and take letters from our listeners about what shows and films they'd like to see rebooted in this age of remakes.
Music:
Intro:
Dracula (1979) - Opening and Storm Sequence by John Williams -
Outro:
Dracula (1979) - Closing Titles by John Williams

Sunday May 28, 2017
Retrospection - EP. 17 - Moonraker (1979)
Sunday May 28, 2017
Sunday May 28, 2017
In this episode we shuttle into space with Moonraker from 1979. Recorded before Sir Roger Moore sadly passed away, we take a look at one of Bond's craziest adventure and discuss exciting and relevant topics like is a cucumber sandwich really a good idea? Are cable car wires made from liquorice? And what is in Bond's standard equipment?
Music
Intro - "Moonraker Theme" (Disco Version) sung by Shirley Bassey, music by John Barry
Outro - "Boat Chase" from Moonraker by John Barry