🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 20: Hellraiser (1987)

This week, Dangerous Dave opens the puzzle box and dives into the twisted, blood-drenched world of Clive Barker’s Hellraiser — where pleasure and pain are one, and nightmares come with pins.

Released in 1987, Hellraiser isn’t just another horror flick — it’s a dark, elegant, and disturbingly imaginative exploration of desire, obsession, and the horrific price of curiosity. With its unforgettable villain Pinhead, haunting score, and a story that redefined body horror, this film dragged audiences into a world where the boundaries of fear were literally torn apart.

In this episode, Dangerous Dave covers:
🕰️ What Happened Way Back When (1987) – 5 fun facts about the biggest songs, movies, and TV shows that defined the year horror went deluxe.
🩸 The Dangerous Deep Dive – the story behind Hellraiser: from Clive Barker’s novella The Hellbound Heart to the film’s creation, its cast, characters, and that unforgettable British-gothic atmosphere.
📖 Full Plot Summary – a detailed breakdown of the film’s terrifying story of love, lust, and resurrection gone wrong.
🧠 Fans & Critics – how it shocked, disturbed, and fascinated audiences, earning its place as one of the most original horror films of the 80s.
🩹 Legacy of the Cenobites – how Hellraiser spawned sequels, comics, reboots, and an entire mythology of elegant torment.
⚔️ Retro Rumble – Hellraiser vs. A Nightmare on Elm Street: who truly mastered the art of fear with flair?
📺 Back in the Ads – a glimpse at the gloriously cheesy TV spots and VHS promos that ran alongside Barker’s nightmare.
💎 Dangerously Underrated – Clare Higgins as Julia — horror’s most overlooked villainess, equal parts sensual and sinister.
📼 One Season Wonder – a short-lived 80s horror anthology series that deserved a resurrection (with 5 devilish facts).
⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than – better than Candyman, worse than The Thing — but forever unforgettable.

It’s gruesome, gothic, and grotesquely beautiful — a cinematic descent into obsession that’s equal parts art and agony.

Next week, the blood trail leads straight to the woods — as we trade hooks for machetes in Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981), where Jason Voorhees takes his first steps into horror immortality! 🔪

So don’t touch any strange puzzle boxes, keep your soul intact, and remember… we have such sights to show you.

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 19: Halloween Speical: Night of the Living Dead (1968)

This week, Dangerous Dave goes black-and-white, bleak, and brilliant as he unearths the film that started it all — George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead.

Back in 1968, this low-budget indie flick rewrote horror history, changed how monsters were portrayed, and gave birth to the modern zombie as we know it. Shot on a shoestring, packed with social commentary, and drenched in dread, Night of the Living Dead became one of the most influential films ever made — and the spark that ignited a cultural phenomenon.

In this episode, Dave digs deep into:
🕰️ What Happened Way Back When (1968) – 5 fun facts about the biggest songs, movies, and TV shows from the year the undead rose.
🧟‍♂️ The Dangerous Deep Dive – the full story of how Romero and a group of friends in Pittsburgh created a cinematic revolution on a tiny budget.
🎭 Cast & Characters – from Duane Jones’ groundbreaking performance as Ben to Judith O’Dea’s terrified Barbara.
📖 Plot Summary – a scene-by-scene breakdown of the film’s tense, claustrophobic storytelling and that unforgettable, haunting ending.
🧠 Fans & Critics – how the movie shocked audiences, sparked outrage, and later earned its place in the Library of Congress.
💀 Legacy of the Dead – how Night influenced everything from The Walking Dead to modern survival horror games.
⚔️ Retro Rumble – Night of the Living Dead vs. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: two low-budget nightmares that changed cinema forever.
📺 Back in the Ads – the grainy 60s commercials you’d have seen if you were watching this on late-night TV.
💎 Dangerously Underrated – the film’s use of race and social tension in 1968 America — bold, raw, and decades ahead of its time.
📼 One Season Wonder – a forgotten 60s or early 70s horror anthology show that deserved more love (with 5 freaky facts).
⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than – Better than Plan 9 from Outer Space, worse than The Exorcist — because not even zombies can match full-blown demonic terror.

It’s moody, monstrous, and masterfully made — the film that redefined what horror could be, even when Hollywood wasn’t paying attention.

Next week, things get… painfully dark as we dive into 1987’s Hellraiser — where pleasure and pain mix, and the Cenobites come calling. 🔥

"They’re coming to get you, listener… but don’t worry — Dangerous Dave’s got snacks."

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 18: Dawn of the Dead (1978)

This week, we’re heading straight into the shopping mall apocalypse for one of the greatest horror sequels ever made — George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead!

After redefining horror with Night of the Living Dead, Romero returned in 1978 with a blood-soaked, satirical, and terrifying masterpiece that turned the zombie genre into a global phenomenon.

In this episode, Dangerous Dave breaks down:
🕰️ What Happened Way Back When (1978) – 5 fun facts about the biggest songs, movies, and TV shows from the year zombies invaded pop culture.
🧟‍♂️ The Dangerous Deep Dive – the full story behind Dawn of the Dead: the struggle to fund it, the practical effects that shocked audiences, a deep plot summary, and how the movie turned consumerism into a horror metaphor.
🎭 Cast & Characters – from Ken Foree’s heroic Peter to David Emge’s tragic Flyboy.
🩸 Fans & Critics – why it divided early reviewers but became one of the most respected horror films ever made.
🧠 Legacy & Future – how Dawn inspired everything from Shaun of the Dead to The Walking Dead and countless remakes.
⚔️ Retro Rumble – Dawn of the Dead vs. Day of the Dead: which one’s the true undead champion?
📺 Back in the Ads – the bizarre 70s commercials you might’ve seen before your VHS copy started rolling.
💀 Dangerously Underrated – Tom Savini’s incredible makeup and stunt work that took low-budget horror to new heights.
📼 One Season Wonder – a forgotten cult horror TV gem with 5 killer facts.
⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than – how Dawn of the Dead stacks up against its eerie predecessor Night of the Living Dead, leading perfectly into next week’s Halloween Special!

It’s gruesome, clever, and gloriously gory — the film that made malls terrifying and proved horror could have brains and guts.

Next week, we celebrate Halloween with Romero’s original nightmare that started it all — Night of the Living Dead 🧟‍♀️🔥

So grab your shopping cart, lock the doors, and remember: When there’s no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth.

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 17: Psych

This week, we’re heading to sunny Santa Barbara to hang out with everyone’s favourite fake psychic detective duo – Shawn Spencer and Burton “Gus” Guster – as we deep dive into the brilliantly witty and endlessly quotable USA Network hit, Psych!

Running from 2006 to 2014, Psych blended comedy, crime, and a truckload of 80s and 90s nostalgia. With its rapid-fire pop culture references, creative cases, and a bromance for the ages, it carved out its own space as one of the most beloved detective shows of the 2000s.

In this episode we cover:
🕵️‍♂️ What Happened Way Back When – a trip back to 2006 with five fun facts about the top songs, movies, and TV shows of the year.
🧠 The Dangerous Deep Dive – exploring the full history of Psych, from its pilot to the final season, plus a season-by-season breakdown, character deep dives, and our lengthy look at the Top 15 episodes.
🥊 Retro Rumble – Psych vs. Monk: who’s the ultimate quirky crime-solver?
📺 Back in the Ads – the best mid-2000s commercials that played between your favourite cable shows.
💎 Dangerously Underrated – why Gus doesn’t get nearly enough credit for holding the whole operation together.
🎬 One Season Wonder – a short-lived gem from the same TV era that deserved a second chance.
⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than – why Psych beats The Mentalist, but Scrubs still takes the trophy for emotional comedy.

It’s pineapples, pop culture, and perfectly timed punchlines – a love letter to one of the funniest and most heartfelt detective shows ever made.

And next week… things take a very different turn as we trade jokes for jump scares and sunny Santa Barbara for a zombie-infested shopping mall in George A. Romero’s legendary Dawn of the Dead (1978).

Stay safe. Stay retro. And remember: we know, you know, that we know you’re listening.

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 16: Monk

This week, we’re dusting for fingerprints, straightening the pencils, and diving into one of TV’s greatest detective series – Monk!

From 2002 to 2009, Monk wasn’t just another crime show – it was a perfectly balanced mix of mystery, comedy, and heart. Starring the incredible Tony Shalhoub as the obsessive-compulsive detective Adrian Monk, the series tackled grief, phobias, and genius deduction, all while keeping viewers laughing and guessing.

In this episode we cover:
🕵️‍♂️ What Happened Way Back When – the best songs, films, and TV shows from 2002, each with five fun facts.
🧠 The Dangerous Deep Dive – the full story of Monk: its creation, characters, and evolution across eight seasons, including an in-depth look at the top 15 episodes that defined the show.
🥊 Retro Rumble – Monk vs. Columbo: the ultimate battle of quirky detectives.
📺 Back in the Ads – the nostalgic commercials that aired between Monk’s episodes.
💎 Dangerously Underrated – Natalie Teeger’s unsung brilliance as Monk’s steadying force.
🌀 One Season Wonder – a forgotten gem from the early 2000s that deserved more love.
⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than – comparing Monk to its spiritual cousin, Psych, which we’ll tackle next week!

It’s a perfectly organised, meticulously arranged, emotionally satisfying trip into the world of one of television’s most beloved detectives.

So grab a disinfectant wipe, line up your coffee mugs, and join us as we say: “It’s a gift… and a curse.”

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 15: Rocky (1976)

This week we lace up the gloves and run up the Philadelphia steps as we celebrate one of cinema’s greatest underdog stories – Rocky. Written by and starring Sylvester Stallone, this 1976 classic proved that heart, grit, and sheer determination can turn a million-to-one shot into movie history.

In this episode we cover:
🎵 What Happened Way Back When (1976) – the biggest songs, films, and TV shows of the year, each with 5 fun facts.
🥊 The Dangerous Deep Dive – the history of Rocky, how Stallone wrote the script, the cast and characters, a full plot breakdown, the aftermath of its release, and its lasting legacy as a cultural icon.
⚡ Retro Rumble – Rocky vs. Raging Bull – which boxing film takes the title belt?
📺 Back in the Ads – those gritty trailers that sold Rocky as the ultimate underdog.
💎 Dangerously Underrated – the love story of Rocky and Adrian, the true heart of the film.
🌟 One Season Wonder – The Fantastic Journey (1977), a Bermuda Triangle sci-fi oddity with 5 surprising facts.
⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than – where Rocky stands compared to other retro favourites, with a tease of next week’s episode: Defenders of the Earth.

It’s blood, sweat, heart, and nostalgia – so join us as we go the distance with the Italian Stallion!

Next week: we swap boxing gloves for ray guns and dive into the chaos of Monk

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 14: The Eurythmics

***NOTE THE SHOW COULDNT BE FULLY EDITED I HAVE EDITED IT THE BEST I COULD ****

This week we dive deep into the synths, soul, and sharp suits of one of the most innovative duos of the 1980s – The Eurythmics. Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart reinvented themselves with every album, moving from icy synth-pop to soulful anthems, experimental concept records, and arena-ready rock, before bowing out in 1989 with We Too Are One.In this episode we cover:
🎵 What Happened Way Back When (1989) – the biggest hits, movies, and TV shows of the year, with 5 fun facts about each.
🎤 The Dangerous Deep Dive – the history of Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart, a journey through every Eurythmics album, and a track-by-track breakdown of their Greatest Hits compilation, rating each song in detail.
🥊 Retro Rumble – Eurythmics go head-to-head with another 80s powerhouse, Tears for Fears.
📺 Back in the Ads – those stylish 80s/90s commercials that helped cement their image.
💎 Dangerously Underrated – the overlooked brilliance of their Savage album.
🌟 One Season Wonder – a look back at Max Headroom (1987), the quirky cyberpunk series that burned brightly but briefly.
⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than – how Eurythmics stack up against other 80s duos like Wham! and the Pet Shop Boys.It’s synths, style, and Sweet Dreams all the way – so plug in, turn it up, and join us for an hour of pure 80s magic.Next week: we trade keyboards for boxing gloves as we step into the ring with the Italian Stallion himself – Rocky.

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 13: Sliders

This week we tumble through wormholes and into parallel worlds with one of the 90s’ cult sci-fi favourites – Sliders! From Cold War alternate Earths to dystopias ruled by Kromaggs, this series was bold, unpredictable, and sometimes downright bonkers – but always memorable.

In this episode we cover:
🎵 What Happened Way Back When – the big movies, songs, and TV shows of 1995, plus 5 fun facts about each.
🌀 The Dangerous Deep Dive – the history of Sliders, season-by-season breakdown, cast and characters, and an in-depth look at the Top 10 episodes.
🥊 Retro Rumble – Sliders vs. The X-Files – who wins the 90s sci-fi showdown?
📺 Back in the Ads – those dramatic Fox promos that promised “the ultimate adventure across parallel worlds!”
💎 Dangerously Underrated – the overlooked brilliance of Eggheads.
🌟 One Season Wonder – Space: Above and Beyond, another 90s sci-fi gem that ended far too soon.
⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than – how Sliders stacks up against other 90s shows.

It’s parallel universes, cult classics, and a nostalgia trip through the vortex – so grab your timer and slide with us!

Next week: we swap wormholes for synths as we deep dive into the music and legacy of Eurythmics.

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 12: G.I. Joe / Action Force

Yo Joe! Or should we say… Action Force is on the attack! This week we dive into one of the biggest toy-toon franchises of the 1980s – G.I. Joe and its UK counterpart Action Force. From Cobra Commander’s shrill schemes to Snake Eyes’ ninja coolness, this was the cartoon that defined Saturday morning action for a generation.

In this episode we cover:
🎵 What Happened Way Back When – the movies, music, and TV shows of 1983 with fun facts galore.
🧸 The Dangerous Deep Dive – the history of G.I. Joe, the legendary toy line, why it became Action Force in the UK, cast & characters, and a detailed look at the Top 10 episodes.
🥊 Retro Rumble – pitting the Joes against another 80s cartoon giant.
📺 Back in the Ads – those epic toy commercials that made us beg our parents for the H.I.S.S. Tank or the USS Flagg.
💎 Dangerously Underrated – a forgotten gem of an episode that deserves more love.
🌟 One Season Wonder – we spotlight Visionaries: Knights of the Magical Light, another short-lived Hasbro favourite.
⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than – how G.I. Joe stacks up against its 80s contemporaries.

It’s nostalgia, lasers, ninjas, and enough explosions to level Cobra HQ – so strap in for a retro mission with us!

Next week: we slide into the 90s cult sci-fi world of Sliders.

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 11: The Karate Kid

Wax on, wax off, Retro Nation! This week we’re crane-kicking our way back to 1984 to revisit one of the most beloved underdog stories of the decade – The Karate Kid. From Mr. Miyagi’s wisdom to Johnny Lawrence’s Cobra Kai toughness, this film became a cultural phenomenon and a rite of passage for a generation.

In this episode we cover:
🎵 What Happened Way Back When – 5 songs, 5 movies, and 5 TV shows from 1984.
🥋 The Dangerous Deep Dive – cast, characters, the history of the movie, a full plot breakdown, and the impact it had on pop culture.
🥊 Retro Rumble – Johnny Lawerence vs Biff Tannen – which bully comes out on top?
📺 Back in the Ads – those classic TV spots that made everyone want to do karate.
💎 Dangerously Underrated – a character, scene, or element from the film that deserves more love.
⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than – how Karate Kid stacks up against its 80s contemporaries.

It’s heart, it’s humour, it’s hi-yah nostalgia! So join us as we bow to our sensei, enter the dojo, and celebrate this 80s masterpiece.

Next week: we’re moving from karate to commandos with G.I. Joe / Action Force!

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 10: The Time Tunnel

This week we tumble headfirst into the swirling vortex of Irwin Allen’s 1966 sci-fi classic The Time Tunnel – a show that promised a thousand years of adventure, but only lasted a single season.

Join us as we explore:
⏳ What Happened Way Back When – the music, films, and TV shows that shaped 1966.
🎭 The Dangerous Deep Dive – meet the cast and characters, relive the ten best episodes in detail, uncover the top guest stars, and find out why the show was cancelled despite its promise.
📉 Failed Remakes – from Irwin Allen’s 70s pilot to Fox’s 2002 reboot and beyond.
🥊 Retro Rumble – The Time Tunnel vs. Star Trek – who wins the sci-fi showdown?
💎 Dangerously Underrated – a spotlight on The Day the Sky Fell In.
📺 Back in the Ads – cheesy 60s promos promising history, danger, and sci-fi spectacle.
⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than – where it sits among its TV peers.
🌟 One Season Wonder – another short-lived 60s gem, The Green Hornet.

It’s a journey across time, history, and retro nostalgia – where the only thing more dangerous than getting lost in the past is missing this episode!

Next week: we’re heading back to the 80s with the movie adventures of The Karate Kid.

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 9: M.A.S.K.

This week we strap in, buckle up, and fire up the turbo lasers as we revisit one of the greatest 80s action-toons of them all – M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand)!

From Matt Trakker’s Thunderhawk Camaro to Miles Mayhem’s menacing Switchblade, this was the cartoon that blended Transformers-style vehicles with G.I. Joe-style action – and it came with one of the coolest toy lines of the decade.

In this episode, we cover it all:
🚀 What Happened Way Back When – the music, movies, and TV shows of 1985.
🕵️ The Dangerous Deep Dive – the heroes, villains, voice actors, Top 10 episodes, and the legendary toy line.
🥊 Retro Rumble – M.A.S.K. vs G.I. Joe – who takes the crown?
💎 Dangerously Underrated – why the Racing Series wasn’t as bad as you remember.
📺 Back in the Ads – those toy commercials that made us beg our parents for Thunderhawk at Christmas.
⚖️ Better Than/Worse Than – how M.A.S.K. stacks up against other 80s heavyweights.

It’s fast cars, high-tech masks, and pure 80s nostalgia – so join us as we unmask the truth about this short-lived but much-loved franchise.

Next week: we step into the swirling vortex of time itself as we tackle The Time Tunnel!

🎙 The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 8: 90s One Hit Wonders 🎶

This week, Dangerous Dave cranks up the volume and dives headfirst into the glorious, unpredictable world of 90s one-hit wonders — those fleeting flashes of brilliance that dominated the charts before vanishing into pop culture legend.

In What Happened Way Back When, we rewind to the days when MTV, The Box, and Top of the Pops were king, and soundtracks were just as important as the films. Then, in a mega Dangerous Deep Dive, we cover 15 iconic tracks — from Lou Bega’s “Mambo No. 5” to Chumbawamba’s “Tubthumping,” the global “Macarena” craze, Eagle-Eye Cherry’s bittersweet “Save Tonight,” and many more — each with five fun facts you never knew you needed.

It’s Tubthumping vs Mambo No. 5 in Retro Rumble, we remember the ads that milked these hits, salute Shampoo in One Season Wonders, and give a little extra love to Eagle-Eye Cherry in Dangerously Underrated. We even debate if “Runaway Train” and “What’s Up?” hold their own against other 90s anthems in Better Than, Worse Than.

Next week, the masks go on and the vehicles transform as we tackle the 80s cartoon mashup masterpiece — M.A.S.K!

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 7
Title: Saturday Night Telly in the 80s and 90s


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📺 Episode Summary:

Roll out the snacks and fight for the remote, because this week we’re diving headfirst into the golden age of Saturday night television in the UK! From hilarious hijinks to muscle-bound mayhem, this episode is packed tighter than a TV Times double issue.

We’re celebrating all the shows that turned a simple Saturday evening into a must-see TV event. Whether you were watching with your Nan, sneaking a Mr. Blobby toy into your sibling’s bed, or trying to figure out how Anneka Rice pulled off a miracle in 48 hours — we’ve got you covered.


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⏪ What Happened Way Back When – Music, TV & Film Round-Up:

We rewind the clock to the glory days with a blast of retro pop culture from the 80s and 90s:

🎵 Music:

C’est La Vie – B*Witched

Millennium – Robbie Williams

Everything I Do (I Do It for You) – Bryan Adams

I’m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred

Take My Breath Away – Berlin

Don’t Leave Me This Way – The Communards


🎬 Films:

Top Gun

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

The Truman Show

Armageddon

The Silence of the Lambs


📺 TV Picks:

Bread

2point4 Children

The Royle Family

Casualty

Stars in Their Eyes



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🔎 The Dangerous Deep Dive – Saturday Night Telly Classics:

We take a nostalgic nosedive into the best of British weekend telly. Here's the dream line-up that ruled our screens:

Blind Date – Cilla, "Our Graham", and disastrous mini-breaks!

Gladiators – Lycra-clad battles and the terrifying Eliminator!

Stars in Their Eyes – Smoky doors and overnight fame.

The Russ Abbot Show – Basildon Bond and Cooperman chaos.

The Brian Conley Show – Stand-up, sketches, and that theme tune.

Challenge Anneka – Jumpsuits, trucks, and race-against-time miracles.

The Generation Game – Cuddly toys and dodgy pottery!

Blankety Blank – The stick mic, ridiculous prizes, and celebrity panel mayhem.

Casualty – A rare bit of drama in a sea of light entertainment.

Noel’s House Party – Mr Blobby, Gotchas, and Crinkley Bottom madness.



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🥊 Retro Rumble – Blind Date vs Gladiators

This week, two Saturday night titans go head-to-head.
Is it romance and red roses with Blind Date, or padded jousts and Lycra with Gladiators?
Do you prefer "Number 3 please, Cilla!" or "Contender… ready!"?

Only one can win the Saturday night crown… and it’s up to you, dear listener!


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📼 One Season Wonder – Full Stretch (1993)

Before limos were reality show material, ITV gave us Full Stretch – a comedy-drama about a chaotic chauffeur company dealing with celebs, disasters, and the occasional broken wing mirror.
It starred Dani Behr, was co-written by Nigel Planer, and vanished after just six episodes… but oh, what a ride it was.


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💬 Get Involved!

What was your favourite Saturday night show?
Did Stars in Their Eyes make you believe you could sing like Elvis?
Were you terrified of Wolf on Gladiators?
Let us know — we want to hear your telly memories!


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📢 Next Week on TIDRP:
We’re taking a break from the box and diving into 1990s one-hit wonders – tune in for some serious musical nostalgia and questionable fashion choices!

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retropodshow – Season 7, Episode 6
Title: Lovely Jubbly! A Tribute to Only Fools and Horses

This week, it’s time to dust off your sheepskin coat, wheel out the three-wheeled van, and cue the hooky VHS tapes – because we’re heading to Peckham for an in-depth celebration of Only Fools and Horses, one of the greatest British sitcoms of all time.

🕰️ What Happened Way Back When
We rewind to 1981, the year Only Fools first graced our screens. We also dive into the other huge cultural touchpoints of the time:
– Raiders of the Lost Ark blasted into cinemas
– Chariots of Fire ran away with the Oscar
– An American Werewolf in London transformed horror
– Escape to Victory brought football and POWs together
– Chart hits included Tainted Love, Don’t You Want Me, Under Pressure, and Ghost Town

🔥 Dangerous Deep Dive
We go big on Del, Rodders, Uncle Albert and the gang.
– A look at the main cast and characters – from wheeler-dealers to Nag’s Head regulars
– My personal Top Ten Episodes
– The standout episode from every single series, including the specials
This show gave us laughs, tears, and a bar-fall that became TV legend.

🥊 Retro Rumble
Two sitcom titans collide as Only Fools and Horses goes head-to-head with Fawlty Towers in a battle of British comedy royalty. One had the bar, the other had the hotel... but who comes out on top?

📻 One Season Wonders
A cheeky little feature on the cult 80s oddity The Kit Curran Radio Show. Only six episodes, but a loud legacy – synths, pirate radio, and Denis Lawson in peak cocky form.

💬 Plus:
Your chance to get involved – email me at tidrpinboxsolo@gmail.com or message on X @TIDRPodshow with your favourite Only Fools moments.

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Tribute Episode: Hulk Hogan
🟡 “Whatcha gonna do… when Hulkamania runs wild in our hearts forever?” 🟡This week on TIDRP, Dangerous Dave honours the life and legacy of the man who body slammed giants, tore his shirt with ease, and became the face of an entire era of wrestling and pop culture — the immortal HULK HOGAN.Following the heartbreaking news of his passing, we take a look back at the rise, reign, and unforgettable impact of the Hulkster. It’s a full-on retro tribute, brother — loaded with the matches, movies, TV shows, wild stories and red-and-yellow memories that defined a generation.💪 Segments include:
📺 What Happened Way Back When – The key moments that built Hulkamania
💥 Dangerous Deep Dive – The greatest matches, feuds, films and TV appearances
🥊 Retro Rumble – Classic Hulk vs. Hollywood Hogan – who truly ruled?
📢 Back in the Ads – Vitamins, deodorant, and PastaMania
🔥 Dangerously Underrated – The forgotten brilliance of Thunder in Paradise
⚖️ Better Than, Worse Than – How Hulk stacks up to Cena, Austin and The Rock
🧠 Plus: Fun facts, nostalgia, and a final farewell to the most iconic wrestler of all time📧 Share your favourite Hulk memory: tidrpinboxsolo@gmail.com
🐦 Follow the show on X: @TIDRPodshow🕯️ Whether you were a little Hulkamaniac, a black-and-white nWo rebel, or just someone who couldn’t take their eyes off the screen – this episode is for you.
Thank you, Hulk. Rest easy, legend.

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Tribute Episode: Ozzy Osbourne
🖤 “You can't kill rock and roll.” 🖤

This week, Dangerous Dave pays tribute to the one and only Ozzy Osbourne, following the sad news of his passing. From the grimy depths of Birmingham to the heights of rock royalty, Ozzy wasn’t just the Prince of Darkness — he was heavy metal.

In this special episode, we celebrate the life, music, chaos, and genius of the man who defined generations of headbangers and horror lovers alike. Packed with all your favourite segments, this one's for the bat-biters, Sabbath fans, solo obsessives, and anyone who ever threw up the horns in Ozzy’s honour.

💀 Segments include:
🎵 What Happened Way Back When – Key moments from Ozzy’s legendary career
🎸 Dangerous Deep Dive – A look at his best albums from Sabbath and solo days
🥊 Retro Rumble – Sabbath Ozzy vs. Solo Ozzy
📺 Back in the Ads – Ozzy selling butter, tech, and MMORPGs
🔥 Dangerously Underrated – An overlooked album you need to revisit
⚖️ Better Than, Worse Than – Where does Ozzy rank among rock icons?

Plus: five mad facts, personal reflections, and the loudest tribute we could possibly put together.

📧 Email your favourite Ozzy memory to: tidrpinboxsolo@gmail.com
🐦 Follow the show on X: @TIDRPodshow

🕯️ Ozzy may be gone, but the legacy, the riffs, and the madness live on.
This one’s for you, legend. Rest in power.

🎙️ Season 7, Episode 5 – SHE-RA: PRINCESS OF POWER 💥

By the honour of Grayskull… we’re diving headfirst into one of the most powerful and iconic animated shows of the 1980s — She-Ra: Princess of Power! This week, Dangerous Dave takes a glittery sword-swinging journey through Etheria as we explore how She-Ra stepped out of He-Man’s shadow and became a legend in her own right. Expect retro love, fun facts, and a nod to the unexpected fanbase that adored her — including the boys!


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📼 WHAT HAPPENED WAY BACK WHEN – 1985 Edition
Let’s fire up the time machine and rewind to 1985, when big hair was huge, shoulder pads ruled the streets, and your TV guide was packed with drama and dazzle! Here's what was lighting up screens and soundwaves:

🎬 Movies:

Back to the Future zoomed into cinemas and history

The Goonies reminded us that adventure is out there

The Breakfast Club gave us detention with depth

Rocky IV delivered a Cold War KO with Drago vs. Balboa


🎶 Music:

A-ha’s “Take On Me” revolutionized music videos and falsettos

Madonna’s “Into the Groove” made us hit the dancefloor

Simple Minds’ “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” became the anthem of angsty teens

Wham!’s “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” gave us pure pop joy


📺 TV Highlights:

Dynasty shocked the world with the Moldavian Massacre

EastEnders launched on BBC with a dead body and a bang

Blockbusters had sixth formers asking “Can I have a P please, Bob?”



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⚔️ RETRO RUMBLE: She-Ra vs. Jem
Two 80s icons. One glittery showdown. Who ruled the decade — She-Ra, the sword-wielding rebel princess from Etheria, or Jem, the holographic pop queen with a band and a secret identity? We compare powers, popularity, fashion, music, and lasting legacy. It's the ultimate retro girl-power face-off!


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🦅 ONE SEASON WONDERS: Manimal
This week’s short-lived gem is the gloriously bizarre Manimal (1983)!
Here’s why it made our list:

Only 8 episodes, but unforgettable

Dr. Jonathan Chase could turn into any animal to fight crime

Special effects by Stan Winston (yes, the Jurassic Park guy!)

Cancelled fast, but lived on in 90s cult crossovers

So ambitious… so camp… so "so bad it's good"



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📝 Dangerously Underrated
We spotlight the unsung elements of She-Ra — her complex character arc, the deeper themes of rebellion and leadership, and how this “girls' cartoon” captivated boys and girls alike, proving that action and heart know no gender.


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🔍 Episode 4 – Murder, She Wrote
This week, Dangerous Dave dusts off the trench coat and grabs a magnifying glass as he dives headfirst into the world of Cabot Cove’s deadliest resident – Jessica Fletcher. It’s Murder, She Wrote time, baby! Whether you’re a die-hard sleuth or just remember your nan watching it with a cuppa, this episode is jam-packed with cozy crimes, guest stars galore, and that unmistakable theme tune.

🕵️‍♀️ In this investigation:
🕰 What Happened Way Back When – We wind the clock back to the golden age of mid-80s pop culture:
🎶 Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Careless Whisper by George Michael, Two Tribes by Frankie again – absolute chart warfare.
🎬 Box office mayhem with Ghostbusters, The Terminator, Gremlins, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
📺 TV was never the same again.

💥 Retro Rumble – Jessica Fletcher squares off against Columbo in a retro detective showdown. Who solves it best? Who wears the raincoat better? It's a battle of the big brains and sharp wits.

📺 Dangerously Underrated – We shine a light on an overlooked Murder, She Wrote gem. Think you know the best episode? You might want to think again...

📩 Got a favourite episode? Think Columbo would've had Jessica banged up by Season 3? Want to confess to binge-watching Murder, She Wrote during lockdown?
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One murder. One mystery. One retired English teacher who never minds her own business. It's Episode 4 of the Retropodshow – and murder’s never been so nostalgic.

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – Season 7, Episode 3: Iron Maiden in the 1990s

 🦇🎸 This week, Dangerous Dave is cranking up the distortion and diving headfirst into the denim-clad, leather-wrapped world of Iron Maiden in the 1990s – a decade of change, challenge, and Blaze Bayley. 🗓️ In What Happened Way Back When (WHWBW), we take a look at the shifting metal landscape of the 90s, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. 🎧 Then it’s time for a Dangerous Deep Dive into four Iron Maiden albums that defined the decade:

• No Prayer for the Dying (1990)
• Fear of the Dark (1992)
• The X Factor (1995)
• Virtual XI (1998)

Find out which albums still raise the horns and which ones… maybe should’ve stayed in the coffin.
 🤼 In Retro Rumble, it’s Bruce Dickinson vs Blaze Bayley. Who brought the fire? Who burned out?
⚖️ Then it’s another round of Better Than, Worse Than – is 90s Maiden better or worse than their 80s output? Than Judas Priest’s 90s era? Or even Metallica’s?
💬 Plus: surprises, opinions, nonsense, and retro ramblings you won’t find anywhere else! 📧 Got thoughts, questions, or rants?

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This is The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow – and it's time to raise the horns for the decade that tested the Beast!