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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... more
FAQs about Retrospection:How many episodes does Retrospection have?The podcast currently has 214 episodes available.
April 13, 2026168. Web HeadsIn 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....more57minPlay
March 23, 2026167. Fire at WillIn 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. ...more1h 1minPlay
March 02, 2026166. Squawk for the HawkIt’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....more50minPlay
February 09, 2026165. Stunning ChopperThis 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....more44minPlay
January 19, 2026164. Gluttons for PunishmentIn 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”....more1h 5minPlay
December 15, 2025163. Crikey It’s ChristmasIn 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? ...more54minPlay
December 08, 2025162. Let’s TranceDing 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....more1h 14minPlay
November 17, 2025161. Halo ThereIn 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. ...more1h 13minPlay
October 27, 2025160. Happy HalloweenIn this episode James and Paul run through their five favorite Halloween spooky entertainment treats....more51minPlay
October 13, 2025159. Misanthropic LycanthropeIt'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....more1h 4minPlay
FAQs about Retrospection:How many episodes does Retrospection have?The podcast currently has 214 episodes available.