Rambling Retro Nonsense

Boyd, Barkes & Hayes
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A weekly podcast where Tommy Boyd, Duncan Barkes and Hayley Hayes unpack (sometimes) hilarious, ridiculous, and surprising memories—one story at a time. Filled with laughs, nostalgia, and great conversation, Rambling Retro Rambles offers a light-hearted trip down memory lane - or cycle lane - for anyone who loves to revisit the past with humour and heart.

  1. Where Have All the Streakers Gone?

    4D AGO

    Where Have All the Streakers Gone?

    This week, the gang tackles the hard-hitting questions no one else dares to ask… like: what happened to streakers? Remember when every major sporting event came with an unexpected nude cameo and a front-page follow-up? Yeah—us too. From the glory days of pitch invasions to the theory that today's exhibitionists have simply migrated to TikTok (and monetised it), things spiral—quickly. Expect detours into novelty songs, suspiciously dark lyrics, and why half the music you loved growing up might secretly be about drugs, death, or both. There's also a deep dive into questionable 60s songwriting, traumatic tales of chicken-in-a-basket, and a surprising amount of time spent discussing Luton. (Don't ask. Actually, do.) It's nostalgic, mildly chaotic, occasionally educational—and proof that give us five minutes, and we'll somehow end up back at nudity. As always, bring your theories… and maybe keep your clothes on. Get in Touch with Us! WhatsApp: 07405 341500 - leave us a voice note, go on you know you want too! Email: ramblingretrononsense@gmail.com Twitter (X): Retro Rambles Podcast Instagram: Rambling Retro Nonsense Facebook: Rambling Retro Nonsense Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and leave a five-star review. It helps keep the retro nonsense rambling along.

    32 min
  2. Poo Bags & Paranormal Robins

    MAY 11

    Poo Bags & Paranormal Robins

    What do dog poo, haunted robins, and stolen hubcaps have in common? Absolutely nothing… and yet somehow, everything. This week, the gang take a nostalgic wander from the glory days of pixelated ping pong to the confusing modern world of YouTube "subscriptions" (don't worry—no actual money required). Along the way, things get delightfully weird. Expect: A suspiciously detailed deep dive into the art (and horror) of picking up dog poo Childhood memories of being mobbed by pigeons in Trafalgar Square The great debate: are robins just festive… or ghostly messengers from beyond? Scouts, sponges, and the lost ritual of Saturday morning car washing And a surprisingly entrepreneurial approach to… borrowing and reselling hubcaps Plus, there's talk of magpie salutes, rogue fake military officers, and why flies might—or might not—be your reincarnated relatives. Get in Touch with Us! WhatsApp: 07405341500 - leave us a voice note, go on you know you want too! Email: ramblingretrononsense@gmail.com Twitter (X): Retro Rambles Podcast Instagram: Rambling Retro Nonsense Facebook: Rambling Retro Nonsense Youtube: youtube.com/@RamblingRetroNonsense Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and leave a five-star review. It helps keep the retro nonsense rambling along.

    29 min
  3. Tommy Boyd Reveals The Real Dr Who!

    MAY 4

    Tommy Boyd Reveals The Real Dr Who!

    Whovians, brace yourselves — this one starts as a cosy fan chat and ends somewhere between a history lesson and a full-blown "red string on a corkboard" moment. Hayley kicks things off by diving into your very strong opinions — from Daleks being dismissed as glorified angry pepper pots (controversial, Chloe… deeply controversial) to passionate defences of underrated Doctors and genuinely terrifying villains. There's love for the classics, a nod to modern masterpieces, and a healthy amount of "I have no idea who that is, but I trust you." Then Duncan hits us right in the nostalgia with a proper heart-melter: fish and chips, Saturdays, and hiding behind the sofa during peak Doctor Who terror. Honestly, it's less a memory and more a national treasure. But just when you think it's all harmless fandom… Tommy enters the chat. What follows is a rabbit hole so deep it might actually require a TARDIS. From a forgotten musical genius with a suspiciously superhero-sounding pseudonym, to inventing the chat show (yes, really), to psychological warfare in WWII (also yes, really), Tommy builds a case that this almost-mythical figure might just be… the inspiration behind Doctor Who itself. Is it groundbreaking? Is it unhinged? Is it both? We genuinely don't know anymore. Expect laughs, debates, a fair bit of "hang on, WHAT?", and a call-out to you lot to decide: accidental coincidence… or the biggest Whovian discovery no one saw coming? Oh — and there's a WhatsApp number if you fancy challenging Tommy's entire theory. No pressure. Get in Touch with Us! WhatsApp: 07405 341500 - leave us a voice note, go on you know you want too! Email: ramblingretrononsense@gmail.com Twitter (X): Retro Rambles Podcast Instagram: Rambling Retro Nonsense Facebook: Rambling Retro Nonsense Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and leave a five-star review. It helps keep the retro nonsense rambling along.

    29 min
  4. Hope It's Chips, The Shake 'n' Vac Years

    APR 27

    Hope It's Chips, The Shake 'n' Vac Years

    The nostalgia continues as Tommy, Duncan and Hayley dive deeper into Zach's never-ending WhatsApp of memories — and things quickly spiral into pure retro chaos. From glowing Ready Brek kids and the iconic Shake 'n' Vac housewife whispering "40% less fat", to the arrival of oven chips and the legendary "hope it's chips" adverts, the team relive a golden age where TV commercials shaped childhoods, cravings, and questionable imagination. Along the way, they debate why dinner parties have basically died out (too much effort, too many dietary requirements), confess that adulthood now mostly looks like beans on toast, takeaway Chinese, and a slightly better bottle of wine, and wonder if fancy food has just become… unnecessarily stressful. There's also a glorious detour into conspiracy theories, the idea of a secret island where "not-dead" rock stars are living their best lives, and the usual RRN blend of retro memory, tangents, and absolute nonsense — all rounded off, as ever, with a joke that probably shouldn't work but somehow does. Get in Touch with Us! WhatsApp: 07405 341500 - leave us a voice note, go on you know you want too! Email: ramblingretrononsense@gmail.com Twitter (X): Retro Rambles Podcast Instagram: Rambling Retro Nonsense Facebook: Rambling Retro Nonsense Youtube: youtube.com/@RamblingRetroNonsense Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and leave a five-star review. It helps keep the retro nonsense rambling along.

    26 min
  5. Beans, Butter & Bad Decisions

    APR 20

    Beans, Butter & Bad Decisions

    This week, things get seriously heated… and not just the baked beans. Hayley kicks things off with a question that could divide the nation: cheese on top of beans on toast… or underneath? Expect strong opinions, mild outrage, and an unexpected defence of "Daddy sauce" (yes, really). From there, it spirals—as it always does—into: The mysterious origins of the Lazy Susan (who is she and what did she do to deserve this?) A passionate debate about whether sauces belong in the fridge (or live their best life on a café table for 9 hours) Butter. Why is it so hard now? Who's responsible? And why are we microwaving it like maniacs? There's also: A surprisingly traumatic childhood vomiting story involving a girl called Susan (sorry, Susan) Questionable food nostalgia (tinned ravioli = fine dining, apparently) A genuinely elite "cheap but impressive" steak dinner hack And the eternal struggle of losing sunglasses… and your dignity It's chaotic, nostalgic, mildly disgusting at times—and exactly what you signed up for. Pull up a chair, spin the Lazy Susan, and keep your sick bag handy. You've been warned. Get in Touch with Us! WhatsApp: 07405341500 - leave us a voice note, go on you know you want too! Email: ramblingretrononsense@gmail.com Twitter (X): Retro Rambles Podcast Instagram: Rambling Retro Nonsense Facebook: Rambling Retro Nonsense Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and leave a five-star review. It helps keep the retro nonsense rambling along.

    29 min
  6. First Shaves & Terrible Dentists

    APR 13

    First Shaves & Terrible Dentists

    This week the conversation starts with a classic rite of passage: the first time you try to shave. Duncan remembers teaching himself with his late father's old razor (with some painful results), while Hayley recalls a disastrous school trend involving shaving eyebrows that left half the class looking permanently surprised. From there it drifts into the strange rituals of barbers, luxurious hot-towel shaves, Turkish barbers wielding cut-throat razors, and the oddly relaxing intimacy of being pampered in a barber's chair or spa. Naturally the chat wanders further afield: childhood bath routines, "spit washes" in the street, paper underwear disasters, and the surprising things people will pay for on the internet. The episode ends with a trip to one of everyone's least favourite places — the dentist — with memories of braces, fillings, childhood dental trauma, and the lingering smell of antiseptic and toothpaste in the waiting room. Another rambling mix of awkward memories, strange experiences and the small details from growing up that never quite leave you. Get in Touch with Us! WhatsApp: 07405341500 - leave us a voice note, go on you know you want too! Email: ramblingretrononsense@gmail.com Twitter (X): Retro Rambles Podcast Instagram: Rambling Retro Nonsense Facebook: Rambling Retro Nonsense Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and leave a five-star review. It helps keep the retro nonsense rambling along.

    33 min
  7. Car Parks & First Dances

    APR 6

    Car Parks & First Dances

    This week the gang dive into the strange nostalgia of car parks — from the echoing ramps, damp petrol smells and frantic coin-hunting of the 80s to today's confusing world of parking apps. Hayley remembers childhood waits in the car outside Woolworths, Duncan adds the unforgettable aroma of old multi-storeys, and Tommy shares stories that wander from terrible parking to driving habits that were definitely a product of another era. Along the way they reminisce about first dances at school discos, awkward nightclub floors, handbags in the middle of the dance circle, and the moment the lights come on at 3am. Tommy also tells a surprisingly sweet story about a teenage holiday romance in Scotland that still leaves a lingering "what if". As always, it's a ramble through memories, mishaps and the small details that somehow stick with us. Get in Touch With Us! WhatsApp: 07405341500 - leave us a voice note, go on you know you want too! Email: ramblingretrononsense@gmail.com Twitter (X): Retro Rambles Podcast Instagram: Rambling Retro Nonsense Facebook: Rambling Retro Nonsense Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and leave a five-star review. It helps keep the retro nonsense rambling along.

    35 min
  8. Bond, Booze & Breakfast - REVISITED!!

    MAR 30

    Bond, Booze & Breakfast - REVISITED!!

    One of our most popular episodes for our new YouTube fans! Tommy, Duncan & Hayley are back with another episode diving deep into the world of James Bond. This week, they explore everything from the iconic cocktails that have defined 007's suave image, to the behind-the-scenes stories that you won't find in the movies themselves. Hear about Sean Connery's surprising breakfast habits, the hilarious chaos on set during stunts, and the quirks of filming some of Bond's most legendary scenes. They also unpack the cultural impact of Bond, how the drinks became part of his persona, and share fun trivia that even die-hard fans might miss. With a mix of humor, insider stories, and plenty of Bond-style banter, this episode is a toast to one of cinema's most enduring icons. Listen for: The hidden stories from Bond movie sets The drinks that made 007 legendary—and how to recreate them at home Trivia, laughter, and unexpected insights into Bond's world. Join the conversation: Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favorite Bond moments with us on social media. Tune in and raise a glass to 007! WhatsApp: 07405341500 - leave us a voice note, go on you know you want too! Email: ramblingretrononsense@gmail.com Twitter (X): Retro Rambles Podcast Instagram: Rambling Retro Nonsense Facebook: Rambling Retro Nonsense Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and leave a five-star review. It helps keep the retro nonsense rambling along.

    36 min
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A weekly podcast where Tommy Boyd, Duncan Barkes and Hayley Hayes unpack (sometimes) hilarious, ridiculous, and surprising memories—one story at a time. Filled with laughs, nostalgia, and great conversation, Rambling Retro Rambles offers a light-hearted trip down memory lane - or cycle lane - for anyone who loves to revisit the past with humour and heart.

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  • Creator
    Boyd, Barkes & Hayes
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Rambling Retro Nonsense

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