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An irreverent glance at the film and TV of yesterday. Does the entertainment of our youth still hold up today, or have we changed too much? Two old friends, Paul and Colin, laugh, argue, criticize and occasionally remember that they’re doing a movie podcast.
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Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
1 hr 15 min
It’s a countdown to action as we launch our way into the live-action cinematic outing for Thunderbirds (2004).
Along the way Paul reveals his dream job, Colin is distracted by ham, and they both get Busted.

Jun 2, 2025
Jun 2, 2025
1 hr 4 min
Everything’s gone psychedelic at Retrosepection, as we get groovy with the ITC show, Jason King (1971-1972). Along the way Paul becomes distracted by fashion, Colin wonders about 1970s plastic surgery, and we both comment on the tough lives of 70s actors.

May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025
1 hr 37 sec
In this episode we’re battling with the cult sci-fi movie, Arena from 1989. Along the way Colin is forced to hear about Paul’s “chicken” skills, Paul experiences some vibes and we both get nostalgic for cheap Casio keyboards.

Apr 21, 2025
Apr 21, 2025
1 hr 8 min
This time we’re spending a penny with one of our favorite franchises with Carry on at Your Convenience from 1971. Will we want to sit for a while, or just flush it away?
Along the way Paul reveals how much it would cost for him not to work, Colin recounts his first bidet, and we sense something smells funny in the world of the Carry On.

Mar 31, 2025
Mar 31, 2025
1 hr 36 min
It’s our 150th episode and we’re celebrating by returning to the show we did in our very first episode, Knight Rider (1982-86). This time we’re looking at the second season two-parter, Goliath.
Along the way, Paul reveals what he keeps under his car seat, Colin tries some mental mind reading and we both remember our brass instrument fingering.

Mar 10, 2025
Mar 10, 2025
58 min
In this episode we’re whipping out our swords and fencing with a defrosted Victorian hero in, Adam Adamant Lives! (1966-67).
Along the way Paul gets sartorial with his love of capes, Colin gets down with some serious breakfast noshing and we both get illuminated by 80s Blackpool.

Feb 17, 2025
Feb 17, 2025
1 hr 8 min
In this episode we face the challenge of The Dungeonmaster (1984). Along the way Paul reveals his werewolf needs, Colin purposefully mishears some lyrics, and we both ponder when a dungeon is not a dungeon.

Jan 27, 2025
Jan 27, 2025
52 min
In this episode we’re on the run from the Star Maidens (1976). Along the way Paul finds his perfect world, Colin demands an inflatable ball, and both want to live in a 70’s scifi future.

Jan 5, 2025
Jan 5, 2025
1 hr 6 min
It’s time for another episode of Retrospection even if you want it or not. And this time we’re getting pulpy with Dark Angel (1990). Along the way Paul unwittingly reveals his subscription to Flex magazine, Colin gets his Dark Angels mixed up, and we both get wistful about bathtime bubbles with Mr. Matey.

Dec 16, 2024
Dec 16, 2024
1 hr 40 min
In this episode we’re beaming back to one of our favorite franchises with, Star Trek: Generations (1994). On the journey Paul uncovers his love for a codpiece, Colin talks early internet and both reveal their personal nexus……
