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?
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Sep 28, 2026 · 55:45
In this episode we're mixing a Martini and taking a bubble bath as we reload our pistols on The Silencers from 1966, the first of the Matt Helm films starring Dean Martin. Along…
Sep 7, 2026 · 39:58
There’s more than the usual two muppets this time as we venture out with the Henson created, Farscape (1999-2003). Along the way Paul becomes obsessed with probes, Colin…
Aug 17, 2026 · 51:57
We’re taking the law into our own hands as we creep up on The Boys in Blue from 1983. The only cinematic outing for the UK comedy duo Cannon and Ball. Along the way paul reveals…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:12:23
This time we’re grabbing our chamois leathers and getting all sudsy with the British comedy box office hit, Confessions of a Window Cleaner (1974). Along the way Paul gets…
Jul 6, 2026 · 59:06
While Colin is busy reprising his Liberace tribute act, Paul is joined by Jay and Beth to take a critical blade to the world of Xena (1995-2001). Along the way Beth questions the…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:11:58
In this episode we’re spacing out with the Italian scifi adventure of, The Humanoid (1979). Along the way, Paul develops a new drinking game, Colin plays the 70s Rock band name…
May 25, 2026 · 34:00
It’s a short episode, but feels like forever because time has no meaning as we look at the cult UK show, Sapphire and Steel (1979-82). Along the way Paul gets impressed by…
May 4, 2026 · 1:02:19
In this episode we’re dropping some kicks and not pulling our punches as we do battle with, Enter the Ninja (1981). Along the way, Paul reveals his special cream, Colin workshops…
Apr 13, 2026 · 56:10
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…
Mar 23, 2026 · 1:00:07
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…
Mar 2, 2026 · 49:56
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…
Feb 9, 2026 · 43:12
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…
Jan 19, 2026 · 1:04:49
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…
Dec 15, 2025 · 53:24
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…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:13:08
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…
Nov 17, 2025 · 1:12:29
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…
Oct 27, 2025 · 50:28
In this episode James and Paul run through their five favorite Halloween spooky entertainment treats.
Oct 13, 2025 · 1:03:54
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…
Sep 15, 2025 · 39:54
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…
Aug 25, 2025 · 55:42
We’re taking the plunge with the cult underwater, scifi series, Seaquest DSV (1993-96). Along the way Paul reveals that he hoovers salt like a Star Trek monster, Colin is…
Aug 4, 2025 · 1:15:46
In a shameless tie-in with the summer blockbusters of 2025, we’re doing a second superhero episode. This time, we’re joining the Fantastic Four in their 1994 outing (well almost…
Jul 14, 2025 · 1:16:37
We’re swooping down on the TV series, Lois and Clark (1993-1997), along the way Paul works on a joke (finally), Colin flunks Superman school, and we both wrangle with the…
Jun 23, 2025 · 1:15:58
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…
Jun 2, 2025 · 1:04:52
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…
May 12, 2025 · 1:00:37
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…
Apr 21, 2025 · 1:08:53
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…
Mar 31, 2025 · 1:36:41
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…
Mar 10, 2025 · 58:56
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…
Feb 17, 2025 · 1:08:13
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…
Jan 27, 2025 · 52:41
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…
Jan 5, 2025 · 1:06:42
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…
Dec 16, 2024 · 1:40:41
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…
Nov 25, 2024 · 57:45
In this episode we’re glitching out to the eighties stylings of, Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future (1985). Along the way Paul reveals a dislike for a certain 80s game…
Nov 4, 2024 · 55:57
It’s the original fruit ninja time as we fumble in the dark with the cult classic, Blind Fury (1989). Along the way Paul gets his measurements confused, Colin attempts to inject…
Oct 13, 2024 · 1:33:07
In this episode we’re playing with our Halloweenies as we embrace all that is dark and sultry with Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988). Along the way Colin has an idea for a new…
Sep 23, 2024 · 1:14:29
James tries to keep the peace as Colin’s puns turn Paul angry, and they smash their way through The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988).Along the way Paul struggles with names, James…
Sep 2, 2024 · 51:43
It’s the bionic battle we’ve all been waiting for as Colin and Paul take on the Bionic Showdown: The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman (1989). Along the way Paul gives…
Aug 12, 2024 · 1:13:12
Not even Paul changing the locks at Retrospection Towers can stop Colin from getting back in. For this episode we’re taking a look at the reunion TV movie for The Man From UNCLE:…
Jul 21, 2024 · 35:37
James takes the hot seat as Colin finishes up oiling Optimus Prime’s Squeaky bits. In this episode Jay and Paul do battle with chapter one of the Columbia series, Batman (1943)…
Jul 1, 2024 · 1:24:45
While Colin is stuck in 1974 putting wrong what once was right, but loving the fashion, Adam takes the punishment of Paul’s jokes as they tackle the plumbing of Super Mario Bros.…
Jun 10, 2024 · 1:19:23
While Colin is still trying to find the right Stargate home, Dave backflips into the fray. He joins Paul as they Jean Claude Van Damme it all to hell with Double Impact (1991).…
May 20, 2024 · 1:19:28
While Colin is temporarily away as the acting Fire Chief in Trumpton, brave, Eleanor, steps into the fray to tackle a Jurassic dinosaur… but enough about Paul. They’ll be talking…
Apr 29, 2024 · 1:10:58
There’ll be arguments, slamming doors, insults and shouting, but this time it’s not us. It’s the TV show, Moonlighting, that redefined the detective genre in the mid-eighties.…
Apr 8, 2024 · 1:39:26
It's spandex onesie wearing time again as we take a look at The Phantom (1996). Billy Zane battles against a criminal mastermind who is intent on obtaining the power from three…
Mar 18, 2024 · 1:09:53
The Phaaaantom of the opera is here, but not that Phantom because of legal reasons. It's a different creature that stalks Brian De Palma's, Phantom of the Paradise (1974). Join…
Feb 26, 2024 · 1:28:41
In this episode we're taking a look at the Bruce Willis comedy, Hudson Hawk, from 1991. Along the way Paul talks about his love of the Vatican, Colin laments the Tri-Star logo,…
Feb 5, 2024 · 1:15:17
In this episode Paul is joined by guest host Chelsea Moss as they take a look at Crucible of Terror (1971). Along the way they discuss how northern is northern, 70's man, and…
Jan 15, 2024 · 1:00:52
In this episode we're being propelled though time and space (but mostly the set of Eastenders) as we point our sonic screwdrivers at Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (1993). A…
Dec 22, 2023 · 53:16
Colin & Paul attempt to out Christmas each other with a seasonal themed quiz on movies, TV and music. As Jay tries to retain control as the host who will reign supreme? Will…
Dec 4, 2023 · 1:30:10
We're using our bionic eyes, but not our barely bionic brains as we take a look at the popular American TV series, The Six Million Dollar Man. Along the way, Colin marvels at…
Nov 13, 2023 · 1:22:35
It's time to unleash our animal instincts, but luckily Paul's finally been house trained, so we can take a look at the short-lived, fantasy, crime show, Manimal from 1983. Along…
Oct 23, 2023 · 1:23:04
There's strange noises coming from Retrospection Towers, and it's not just Paul after curry night. No, we've become possessed by the spirit of Ghostwatch (1992), BBC's…
Oct 2, 2023 · 1:05:54
Colin's escape attempt failed, and he's back to making sure Paul behaves himself. This time we've got our dancing shoes on and we're ready to groove with the heavy sounds of,…
Sep 10, 2023 · 1:07:54
While Colin's away, Dave has stepped in as Paul's carer. Can he manage to keep Paul on point as they discuss the American TV series, Tour of Duty (1987-1990)? Find out in another…
Aug 21, 2023 · 47:36
In this episode we're haunting the archives of ITC and checking out the cult 1969 TV show, Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased). Along the way Paul promises to haunt Colin for the next…
Aug 1, 2023 · 46:30
Tune in and drop out to another episode of Retrospection. This time we're dialing in a request to Jack 'Nighthawk' Killian, better known as the cop turned radio talks how host…
Jul 10, 2023 · 1:29:03
Are we red hot or chilled to the bone about, "Stone Cold", an American action-packed, two-wheeler of a classic from 1991. Well, unleash that throttle because it's another episode…
Jun 19, 2023 · 50:11
In this special edition of Retrospection we're handing hosting duties over to James, and setting our traps for, The Real Ghostbusters (1986-1991). Along the way James talks about…
May 29, 2023 · 1:03:50
It's about time that we return to one of our favorite franchises with, Carry on Cowboy (1965). Will the Rumpo Kid take over Stodge City? Will he be thwarted by sanitation…
May 8, 2023 · 1:08:37
In this episode we're taking a dive into the watery future of a flooded London with the cult, sci-fi, action film, Split Second (1992). A low budget British outing for Rutger…
Apr 17, 2023 · 42:35
In this episode we're extending our fighting staffs and getting medieval with the Japanese TV series, Monkey, from 1978. Along the way Colin talks levitation, Paul gets…
Mar 27, 2023 · 1:03:25
In this episode Paul is joined by guest host, Chelsea, as we slap on our deerstalkers, grab our magnifying glasses, and examine the 1987 TV movie, The Sign of Four, starring…
Mar 6, 2023 · 1:02:03
In this episode we're whipping out our swords and lunging right for the Juns, as we take a glance at Beastmaster from 1982. Along the way Paul spends too much time dreaming about…
Feb 12, 2023 · 1:36:31
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…
Jan 22, 2023 · 1:47:42
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…
Dec 19, 2022 · 1:00:11
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…
Dec 5, 2022 · 43:48
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…
Nov 14, 2022 · 1:42:28
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…
Oct 24, 2022 · 1:01:00
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…
Oct 13, 2022 · 31:51
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…
Oct 3, 2022 · 1:29:43
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…
Sep 12, 2022 · 1:42:42
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…
Aug 22, 2022 · 1:32:15
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…
Aug 1, 2022 · 1:28:27
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…
Jul 11, 2022 · 1:42:49
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…
Jun 20, 2022 · 1:31:01
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…
May 30, 2022 · 2:00:11
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…
May 9, 2022 · 1:35:18
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…
Apr 18, 2022 · 1:20:58
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…
Mar 28, 2022 · 1:25:37
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…
Mar 7, 2022 · 1:34:59
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,…
Feb 14, 2022 · 1:25:20
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…
Jan 24, 2022 · 1:02:09
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…
Dec 21, 2021 · 1:05:09
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…
Dec 5, 2021 · 1:52:01
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…
Nov 14, 2021 · 1:36:57
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,…
Oct 24, 2021 · 1:40:29
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…
Oct 3, 2021 · 1:32:15
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…
Sep 12, 2021 · 1:33:51
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,…
Aug 22, 2021 · 1:28:16
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…
Aug 1, 2021 · 1:15:51
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).…
Jul 11, 2021 · 1:31:32
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.…
Jun 20, 2021 · 1:50:03
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…
May 29, 2021 · 1:18:50
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…
May 8, 2021 · 1:45:50
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…
Apr 17, 2021 · 1:30:11
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…
Mar 27, 2021 · 1:47:14
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…
Mar 5, 2021 · 1:44:52
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…
Feb 12, 2021 · 1:39:16
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…
Jan 21, 2021 · 2:04:34
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…
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