Rambling Retro Nonsense

Boyd, Barkes & Hayes

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. Speak While You Still Can

    3d ago

    Speak While You Still Can

    In this episode, the trio lament the quiet disappearance of everyday human interaction—those tiny, throwaway chats that used to come free with bus tickets, supermarket queues, and getting mildly lost on purpose. From tapping phones instead of speaking to bus drivers, to the eerie silence of self-checkouts (except for the occasional robotic scolding about "unexpected items"), the team wonder whether civilisation is slowly outsourcing all its small talk to machines. But it's not all dystopia—there's plenty of nostalgia too. We drift through childhood memories of hearing new accents for the first time, Sunday radio that filled the boredom void, and comedy so slow-paced it somehow made doing nothing an art form. Then things take a sharper turn into the future: AI that chats back, self-service tills that might one day flirt with you while you scan your milk, and the slightly unsettling idea that we're already starting to say "thank you" to algorithms. Funny, reflective, and just a little uneasy about where all this is heading—preferably with a human on hand to explain it. 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.

    26 min
  2. Countryside Chaos

    Jun 1

    Countryside Chaos

    In this rambling coastal-to-countryside adventure, the team dive headfirst into the great British obsession with visitors, locals, and what on earth you're called depending on where you've wandered in from (Emmets, Grockles… or just "lost"). From Somerset sheep spotting to Cornwall tourism politics, things quickly escalate into a nostalgic love letter to old-school Britain: coach trips to theatrical oddities, forgotten compères who once held entire shows together, and the noble art of "warming up a crowd" before everyone had to just… sit through things cold. The conversation then veers delightfully off-course (as it should), into the lost world of continuity announcers, surreal pub signage, and the philosophical crisis of bins that insist they are not bins. Somewhere in there, beer towels are stolen, road signs are liberated "accidentally," and Duncan builds what can only be described as a mildly incriminating pub memorabilia archive. Naturally, no episode would be complete without a deep dive into transport chaos—coach toilets (avoid at all costs), A–Z maps the size of duvets, and the evolving etiquette of hailing black cabs, from polite "mate" diplomacy to full tactical taxi interception. It's nostalgic, mildly chaotic, and deeply British in the way only three people can be nostalgic about things they absolutely should not be nostalgic about. 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.

    30 min
  3. Cod, Chips & Champagne

    May 25

    Cod, Chips & Champagne

    This week, things get deliciously nostalgic as the gang dives headfirst into the sacred institution that is the British chippy. From the surprisingly ancient origins of fish and chips (spoiler: not Blackpool) to fiercely defended opinions on what does and does not qualify as a "proper" chip shop—this one gets serious. Briefly. Expect passionate debates about menus that are too long, the tragedy of disappearing pickled eggs, and why fish and chips should never—ever—be ordered on a delivery app. There's also talk of chip butty technique (yes, it's an art), choosing your "final chip," and the simple joy of burning your fingers while walking home on a cold night. Along the way, we somehow detour into Elvis, novelty records, champagne-fuelled seaside romance, and a billionaire who committed the unforgivable sin of rejecting a perfectly good cod and chips. It's warm, salty, slightly chaotic—and guaranteed to leave you craving a chippy tea. As always: vinegar optional, strong opinions mandatory. 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.

    30 min
  4. Where Have All the Streakers Gone?

    May 17

    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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Rambling Retro Nonsense

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