Retrospection

Colin and Paul

Two friends discuss, and occasionally argue, about an old TV show or film that we remember being great from our younger years. But do they still hold up today?

  • 56 minutes 10 seconds
    168. Web Heads

    In this episode Jay and Paul are swinging their way through Spider-Man (1977). Jay brings his tingly spidey facts, Paul loves the 70s vibes, and we both get nerdy on our favorite Spider-Man costumes.

    13 April 2026, 8:02 pm
  • 1 hour 7 seconds
    167. Fire at Will

    In this episode we’re exploring the galaxy with the Star Trek: The Next Generation double episode, The Best of Both Worlds. Along the way Paul reveals his retirement plans, Jay questions Wesley’s existence and we both put in a call to Starfleet HR. 

    23 March 2026, 4:47 pm
  • 49 minutes 56 seconds
    166. Squawk for the Hawk

    It’s no fantasy, it’s true, this week we’re swinging our swords at Hawk the Slayer (1980). Along the way, James attempts to explain maths to Paul, meanwhile he lists the many uses of silly string, and both of us get musically irritable about audio cues.

    2 March 2026, 3:33 pm
  • 43 minutes 12 seconds
    165. Stunning Chopper

    This time, James and Paul zip up their catsuits with the Avengers, but not the one you’re thinking. This time it’s the British TV series, The Avengers (1961-1969), and the episode, “The Cybernauts”.

    Along the way James, is astonished by 1960s commercials, Paul wonders how easily he could avoid a cybernaut, and they both wrangle with complicated revenge plots.

    9 February 2026, 5:47 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    164. Gluttons for Punishment

    In this episode James takes over co-hosting with Paul as they tackle The Punisher (1989). Along the way James brings knowledge without the facts, Paul wonders what a Punishment therapy session would look like and both play “how to spot a bad guy”.

    19 January 2026, 5:10 pm
  • 53 minutes 24 seconds
    163. Crikey It’s Christmas

    In this 2025 Christmas edition we’re taking a look at three old British Christmas specials. Carry on Christmas (1969), Christmas With Rutland Weekend Television (1975), and “Rentaghost” RentaSanta (1979). Along the way will Paul find the true meaning of Christmas? Will Colin get the presents he deserves? Or will they end up with the Boxing Day Blues? 

    15 December 2025, 5:45 pm
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    162. Let’s Trance

    Ding Dong merrily on high, Deth’s making all the Trancers die. We join Jack Deth and his crusade in an unlikely Christmas movie, Trancers (1984). Along the way Paul Reveals his “method”, Colin shares titles for alternative Trancer films, and we both get confused by this movie’s lore.

    8 December 2025, 11:35 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    161. Halo There

    In this episode we banish our devilish behaviour and embrace our Saintly ways, as we take on Roger Moore's appearance as The Saint (1962-1969. Along the way Paul's morals fall under intense scrutiny, Colin reluctantly learns about Paul's potty, and we both wish our dinner ladies looked like Shirley Eaton. 

    17 November 2025, 6:30 pm
  • 50 minutes 28 seconds
    160. Happy Halloween

    In this episode James and Paul run through their five favorite Halloween spooky entertainment treats.

    27 October 2025, 3:40 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    159. Misanthropic Lycanthrope

    It's that time year again where we get ghastly and embrace the spooky side. This time we're scaring ourselves with, The Wolfman (1941). Along the way Paul attempts to give us all a history lesson, Colin gets confused by accents, and they both want to cash in on that scary 1940s exchange rate.

    13 October 2025, 3:47 pm
  • 39 minutes 54 seconds
    158. Sky Diving Stunt Scientist

    In this sizzling episode we’re strapping on our parachutes and diving on to another ITC classic, The Protectors (1972-74). Let’s hope we packed our safety cute! 

    Along the way Paul has issues with the music, Colin’s research skills reach an all time high, and we both splash on the Brut.

    15 September 2025, 7:38 pm
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