Retrospection

Colin and Paul
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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 occasionally remember that they’re doing a movie podcast.

  1. 2D AGO

    165. Stunning Chopper

    This 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.

    43 min

  2. JAN 19

    164. Gluttons for Punishment

    In 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”.

    1h 5m

  3. 12/15/2025

    163. Crikey It’s Christmas

    In 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?

    53 min

  4. 12/08/2025

    162. Let’s Trance

    Ding 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.

    1h 13m

  5. 11/17/2025

    161. Halo There

    In 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.

    1h 12m

  6. 10/27/2025

    160. Happy Halloween

    In this episode James and Paul run through their five favorite Halloween spooky entertainment treats.

    50 min

  7. 10/13/2025

    159. Misanthropic Lycanthrope

    It'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.

    1h 4m

  8. 09/15/2025

    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
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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 occasionally remember that they’re doing a movie podcast.

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  • Creator
    Colin and Paul
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    167
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2016 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Retrospection