Retrospection

In this episode we're taking our battered TARDIS to San Francisco as we take a look at the 1996, Doctor Who: The Movie. Along the way we pick up a couple of companions,  and we discuss our earliest memories of Doctor Who, chat about the show's, wilderness years, and try to plug the plot holes.

In this episode we're beaming back to our favourite franchise as we focus our deflector dish on Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991). Along the way Paul reveals his problems with nacelles, Colin has "Into Darkness" flashbacks, and we muse about a Northern English Captain. Music by Cliff Eidelmann 

In this festive filled episode, we're travelling to galaxy far, far away and spending time with the Star Wars Holiday Special from 1978. Along the way Paul wonders how to tell the age of a Wookie, Colin wishes he was watching The Incredible Hulk, and both of us ponder the idea of Wookie spinoffs. So much Wookie fun and so little time.

In this episode we're taking a look at the Gerry and Sylvia Anderson Supermarionation show, Joe 90, from 1968. Along the way Paul considers building his own BIG RAT, Colin wonders what happened to the previous 89 Joes, and we ponder about questionable puppet parenting. The music is by Barry Gray. No puppets were harmed in the making of this episode, although some were slightly scorched.

In this episode we're raising a quizzical eyebrow at the eighth James Bond film, Live and Let Die, from 1973. Along the way Paul reveals his love of voodoo shopping, Colin talks 70s NYC, and we admit that we miss the animal double-take. Music is the theme from the film by Wings. 

In this Halloween episode we're packing our silver bullets as we take on the Amicus classic, The Beast Must Die (1974). Along the way Colin comes up with the best method to oust a werewolf, Paul tells us of his love for 1970's Land Rovers, and we see if we can come up with our top three werewolf films (spoiler, one of us can't).  Music from the opening theme by Douglas Gamley  Check us out on https://www.facebook.com/Respeccy and RETROSPECTION (@Retrospeccy) / Twitter   No wig wearing dogs were harmed in the making of this episode.

In this special episode we're joined by Chelsea Moss. Chelsea runs the Ronald Lacey Official Twitter channel, and the Official Ronald Lacey website. We discuss her work with Lacey's family and talk about Ronald Lacey's career (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Red Sonja, Black Adder II) . Ronald Lacey (officialronaldlacey.com) Ronald Lacey Official ❤ (@RonaldLaceyFans) / Twitter Music is "Straight Through the Meadow" by Sky Toes Straight Through The Meadow by Sky Toes • Uppbeat Used under License code: VWDU3RRDQKE6ATFA

Join us as we tackle the cult b-movie, The Doll Squad, from 1973. Along the way Paul has some... jokes, Colin explains how pigeons work (or don't), and we marvel at the seamless integration of stock footage and wish this had been a Spice Girls film. Music from the film by Nicholas Carras.  Check us out at Retrospection (podbean.com)   No pigeons were harmed in the making of this podcast.

It's time for another dose of Retrospection, and in this episode, we are sort of travelling back to our roots as we did the original Knight Rider series back in our first episode. This time we are tackling one of the many reboots, by watching Knight Rider 2000 from 1991. Along the way Paul talks turtlenecks...again, Colin accuses Kitt of inappropriate behaviour, and we discover writing that contains less research than ours. Remember, one man can make a difference, but here's two that won't.  Music is from the opening theme by Jan Hammer.  Find more episodes at Retrospection (podbean.com)  

In this episode we're fighting crime with the American cop series, Hunter, that mainly ran from 1984 to 1991. Along the way Paul tries his hand at acting... again, Colin tells us about bath time, and we discuss the predictability of guest stars. Music is the Hunter theme by Pete Carpenter and Mike Post. 

In this episode we're taking a look at the action packed 1984 classic, Commando. Along the way Paul goes into detail about his garbage, Colin tries to explain empathy and we play spot the love scene. Music by James Horner.

In this episode we unholster or laser guns and take aim at G.I. Joe: The movie from 1987. Originally, intended as a cinematic outing, but relegated to "straight-to-video", this animated feature is an extended adventure for our favorite Joes. Along the way Colin admits he discovered computers instead of girls, Paul gets confused with a cast of thousands, and we both wish we had psychic motivators. Opening theme by Johnny Douglas and Robert J. Walsh.

In celebration of our 100th episode we continue with part two of our look at Star Trek: The Next Generation's pilot, Encounter at Farpoint. Along the way Paul wonders about the fish, Colin works out the secret of Troi's empathic ability, and we discuss how the holodeck works... or doesn't. Music is the opening theme by Jerry Goldsmith. You can email us at info@retrospectionpodcast.com, visit the website at www.retrospectionpodcast.com. And please rate and review us wherever you download your pods.

Join us on our 100th official episode as we take a two-part voyage aboard the Starship Enterprise. In this episode we're arming our critical phasers at the first half of the Star Trek: The Next Generation pilot, Encounter at Farpoint. Along the way Paul tells us his love of waxy fruit, Colin tells us about the three stages of Picard, and we learn never to wear your communicator in the bathroom. Music by Jerry Goldsmith.   "Our 100th is a cracker by the way. One of our best" - Paul.

Rev up your engine, hula the night away and trim that 'tache as we take a look at the exciting Hawaiian adventures of Magnum P.I. This American detective series ran from 1980 to 1988 and starred Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley and Larry Manetti. So, join us as ponder why Tom Selleck never became a movie star, Paul wonders if flashbacks could be real, Colin tells a story, and we reveal our matching rings. Music by Mike Post. Aloha!

In this episode we're pulling on our Bat-tights as we take a look at Batman: The Movie from 1966. Along the way Paul marvels at what a Shatner/West team up would be like, Colin engages in a bit of Batmobile shaming, and we discuss the delights of fish tickling. So, it's business as usual. Music is by Nelson Riddle.

In this episode we're risking our life as we take a look at the American TV series, The Fall Guy, that ran from 1981 to 1986. Along the way Paul confesses his love of a good fire stunt, Colin enjoys a probe, and we bring out all the classic gags. Music is the theme from the show by Stu Phillips.   Check out our website at Retrospectionpodcast.com and you can email us at info@retrospection.com.

In this episode we're seeking eternal life with Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972). Along the way Paul tells us about his perfect caper, Colin explains how to put a man in a bottle, and they both indulge in too many organ jokes. Music from the film by John Gale

In this episode we're racing against the clock as we take a look at "ffolkes" aka "North Sea Hijack" from 1980. Along the way Paul reveals he doesn't get up for less than 25 million, Colin reveals his ambition to star in a musical, and we both wonder how ffolkes stays sober. Intro music taken from the film, composed by Michael J. Lewis. You can now visit our podcast on www.retrospectionpodcast.com Leave comments, on the site and read various news and reviews. You can also email us at info@retrospectionpodcast.com  Please rate and review us wherever you download your podcasts.  

In this junior edition of our podcast, we're joined by our host, Jay, who leads us through the world of James Bond Jr. from 1991. Along the way we wonder what is going on with Warfield Academy, we worry about 007's misuse of equipment, and Jay gets a long-term assignment.  Opening theme by Dennis C. Brown and Larry Brown.