The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow is your one-stop nostalgia fix, now hosted solo by the irrepressible Dangerous Dave! From the funky 70s through to the chaotic 00s, Dave dives headfirst into the wild world of retro pop culture—movies, music, TV, games, and everything in between. Expect deep dives, personal takes, outrageous trivia, and unfiltered opinions. Whether you’re reliving your childhood or discovering old-school gems for the first time, this is where retro lives loud, proud, and dangerously. New episodes every week—tune in and turn back time!
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The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow is your one-stop nostalgia fix, now hosted solo by the irrepressible Dangerous Dave! From the funky 70s through to the chaotic 00s, Dave dives headfirst into the wild world of retro pop culture—movies, music, TV, games, and everything in between. Expect deep dives, personal takes, outrageous trivia, and unfiltered opinions. Whether you’re reliving your childhood or discovering old-school gems for the first time, this is where retro lives loud, proud, and dangerously. New episodes every week—tune in and turn back time!
🎙️ 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
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The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow is your one-stop nostalgia fix, now hosted solo by the irrepressible Dangerous Dave! From the funky 70s through to the chaotic 00s, Dave dives headfirst into the wild world of retro pop culture—movies, music, TV, games, and everything in between. Expect deep dives, personal takes, outrageous trivia, and unfiltered opinions. Whether you’re reliving your childhood or discovering old-school gems for the first time, this is where retro lives loud, proud, and dangerously. New episodes every week—tune in and turn back time!
