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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.
July 21, 2024138. No Harm, No CowlJames 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)Along the way Paul receives bad news that Colin is on his way back to the show, James demands a raise, And they both marvel at the lack of health and safety in classic serials. ...more36minPlay
July 01, 2024137. Clean AND DirtyWhile 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. from 1993.Along the way Adam schools a clueless Paul in the way of Mario, Paul reveals the art of laying a good egg, and both miss using a good old phone booth....more1h 25minPlay
June 10, 2024136. Double Damme!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).Along the way Dave reveals who he has always wanted to be, Paul goes high brow, both rank their classic action heroes while getting nostalgic about old video stores....more1h 20minPlay
May 20, 2024135. Prime Time EvilWhile 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 about ITV’s answer to a time traveling Time Lord, Primeval (2007-2011)Along the way, Paul talks about his chance encounter with an Ex S-Club member, Eleanor hates a cliffhanger, and they both discover the best way to examine a prehistoric creature. ...more1h 20minPlay
April 29, 2024134. The Plot ThinensThere’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.Along the way we reveal that Paul dislikes rhyme (and that’s a crime), Colin questions Paul’s invulnerability belief, and we both discuss how we consumed shows without the internet telling us they even existed....more1h 11minPlay
April 08, 2024133. The Purple People BeaterIt'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 magic skulls. Along the way Colin tries to convince Paul that a certain Batman film is the best outing for the caped crusader, Paul reveals his jukebox musical and we chat about eye mutilation....more1h 40minPlay
March 18, 2024132. The Phantom Flan SingerThe 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 us as we tackle the plight of a disfigured man filled with revenge (but enough about Paul). Along the way Paul admits he'd sell out in a heartbeat, Colin wonders just what he'd sell his soul for, and we both talk about our love of a nifty split screen. ...more1h 10minPlay
February 26, 2024131. Side by SideIn 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, and we manage to resurrect our "catchphrase". "Oh, the Pope warned me never to trust the CIA!"...more1h 29minPlay
February 05, 2024130. Northern Terrors!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 question the logistics of smuggling art....more1h 16minPlay
January 15, 2024129. Doctor in Need!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 two-part special that was created to celebrate the show's 30th Anniversary and to raise money for Children in Need.Along the way Colin calls on Paul's extensive Dr Who knowledge, Paul needlessly wonders what time travel does to your hair, and they both reminisce about Saturday nights....more1h 1minPlay
FAQs about Retrospection:How many episodes does Retrospection have?The podcast currently has 214 episodes available.