Retrospection

Retrospection

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Retrospection episodes

  • 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.

    40 min
  • 157. Stark Raving Bad

    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 impressed by a plastic dolphin, and we both reveal our fear of being trapped in a tin can with a load of seamen.

    56 min
  • 156. It’s Slobberin’ Time

    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 out).


    Along the way James joins us again as carer and comic book fact checker, Paul deals with some questionable age differences, and Colin finds his perfect role. 

    1 hr 16 min
  • 155. Flights and Tights!

    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 complexities of being a superhero.

    1 hr 17 min
  • 154. Time to Thunderize

    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 ham, and they both get Busted. 

    1 hr 16 min
  • 153. Pipes in Boots

    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 1970s plastic surgery, and we both comment on the tough lives of 70s actors. 

    1 hr 5 min
  • 152. Quinn for the Win

    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 we both get nostalgic for cheap Casio keyboards.  

    1 hr 1 min
  • 151. Up the Workers

    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 the way Paul reveals how much it would cost for him not to work, Colin recounts his first bidet, and we sense something smells funny in the world of the Carry On.

    1 hr 9 min
  • 150. KITT Bashing

    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 two-parter, Goliath.


    Along the way, Paul reveals what he keeps under his car seat, Colin tries some mental mind reading and we both remember our brass instrument fingering. 

    1 hr 37 min
  • 149. Ant Musings

    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 capes, Colin gets down with some serious breakfast noshing and we both get illuminated by 80s Blackpool.

    59 min

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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…