Retrospection

We're taking a sleigh detour from our regular show with a peek at the ghosts of our Christmas gifts from our childhood days. Were they good, bad, or just nuts? So join us as we jingle through the 80s when action figures ruled, and electronic toys only went "beep".  

In this episode we're heading into space with the cult sci-fi movie, Moontrap, from 1988. Along the way Colin explains how he identifies his chickens, Paul creates his own religion, and we question the use of machine guns in space. Music is from the film and composed by Joseph LoDuca.

In this episode we're firing our critical arrows at ITV's Robin of Sherwood from 1984. Along the wooded path Paul wishes for his own little devil to help with the gardening, Colin likes a splash around, and we reminisce about old ITV logos. Opening theme from the series by Clannad.

In our Halloween episode we're slicing and dicing our way through, Friday 13th Part 3, from 1982. Along the way we discuss what a Herbie/Jason crossover could be like, Paul homages himself, and Colin gives Paul garden furniture advice. How can you resist? Music is by Harry Manfredini. 

Join us as we travel down the cul-de-sac that is the short lived American series, The Highwayman, from 1987-88. Along the journey we wonder how a rural sheriff has so many Police cars, we take a stop at the exposition car park, and reverse into a conversation about stealth. Music is by Stu Phillips. 

In this episode we're spacing out with the film, Saturn 3 (1980). Along the way we talk about the troubled production of this Kirk Douglas, Farrah Fawcett, and Harvey Keitel, sci-fi thriller; we discover Paul's opinion of Fawcett, complain about airlocks in ceiling and wonder why people don't call killer droids nice names. Music is by Elmer Bernstein. 

In this episode, we're wading through Congo from 1995. Along the way, Colin discusses cloning Paul while he reveals his risky band name, and we discuss a technique for leech removal. Music is by Jerry Goldsmith. 

In this episode we're on the run with a rat-pack of fugitives from the Federation, as we're joining the crew of the Liberator (sorry, Scorpio) with Blake's 7 (sorry, no Blake). This much-loved BBC sci-fi series ran from 1978-1981  and we're dropping in on series 4, episode 11 "Orbit". Along the way Paul proves to be a naughty boy, we find the right amount of crazy, and our favourite guest star, "The Bear" makes a reappearance. Music is the theme from Blake's 7 by Dudley Simpson. There's also a brief appearance of the Fingermouse theme performed by Rick Jones.    

In this episode we're slipping down subways, and twisting our way through tunnels as we step underground with the cult favourite American TV show, Beauty and the Beast from 1987. Along the way Colin explains what Paul's role really is, Paul tells his sock story... again, and we moan about ITV's lack of surprise. Music is from the series by Lee Holdridge.

In this episode we're monkeying around with Beneath the Planet of the Apes from 1970. Along the way Colin moans about haughty telepaths, and Paul suspects that Dr. Zaius bought his medical degree online. Music is the opening theme of Beneath the Planet of the Apes by Leonard Rosenman, and a brief snippet of "Big Fat Oranguman" by Jungle Jim.

In this episode we're singing along to the  short lived American series, Cop Rock, from 1990. Along the way we spend too much time talking about a different show (My Mother the Car), discuss the etiquette of urinal conversation and Paul vents his dislike of a certain composer. Music by Randy Newman and Mike Post. Vocals added to "Back to You" by INOSSI. Used under Creative Commons license, Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Track can be found at (58) Melodic Rock, Guitar Instrumental [No Copyright Sound] [ FREE USE MUSIC ] - INOSSI - Back to You - YouTube and Back To You (Free download) by INOSSI | Free Listening on SoundCloud  

In this episode we're full of swords, sorcery and silliness as we take a look at, She, from 1984. Along the way Paul gets annoyed by out-of-sync headbanging, we decide which is better to be, a Robot Frankenstein or headless, and ponder the availability of make up in a post-apocalyptic world. Apologies to Charles Aznavour and Elvis Costello. Music by Phil Campbell, Justin Hayward and Rick Wakeman.

In this episode we're taking a look at the culture shaping, cult UK TV series, The Professionals, which ran from 1977 to 1983. Along the way we air our grievance that Lewis Collins was never Bond, Paul pretends he can do a forward roll, and we both get nostalgic about the classic days of a tights wearing bank robber. Music is by Laurie Johnson.

In this episode we're flying high with Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. As we soar through the sky Paul dances with flowers, Colin ponders how a Northern based Spiderman would swing,  and we both have planetary issues with our glowing crystals. Opening and closing theme is adapted by Alexander Courage, from the John William's original.

In this episode we're flying to across the South Pacific with American TV show, Tales of the Gold Monkey from 1982. Along the way we get silly about Willy, serious about Nazi action figures, and wonder why mystical monkey's hate cameras. Music by Pete carpenter and Mike Post.

In this episode we're waddling into the future with the David Carradine cult classic, Future Force from 1989. Along the way we invent a new form of golf, remember the days of having to rent B movies because they had nothing else on the shelf, and wonder if the script for this film was written or scrawled in crayon (like our scripts are). Music from the film by Tim James and Mark Mancina.

In this episode we're feeling the power as we take a look at He-Man's first (and currently) last cinematic outing.  So join us as we get groovy with the cosmic key and battle through the Masters of the Universe. Opening and closing theme by Bill Conti.   

In this episode we each choose 5 TV shows or films that we like to watch around the holiday season. Along the way we learn something new about each other, and it's not bad things either! Have a Happy Holidays to all of our listeners. 

In this episode we're flying high with the hit US series, Airwolf from 1984-86. Join us as we scowl along with Jan Michael Vincent and chuckle with Ernest Borgnine. It's an all eighties fun-fest with Paul actually trying some jokes, and a big chopper that can kick ass! Airwolf theme music by Sylvester Levay.  

In this episode we're leap frogging into the world of, Hell Comes to Frogtown, from 1988. Join us as we discover whether a movie we loved back in the 80s still holds up today. Intro and outro music by David Shapiro