Looking back at the shows that shaped our childhood
Welcome back, listeners! New year, same bullshit as Chris and Mark welcome a special guest and look back at what may or may not have been a really vivid. fever dream…
Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas, listeners. To round off the year, Chris and Mark go back far further than they're willing to admit in search of an underrated gem, wax poetic about 80s sitcoms, and ascertain that Mark's mother truly is one of a kind.
In this episode, we look back at the long-running “sketch” show, cast doubt on whether or not the wonderful Neil Buchanan lied about being Banksy, and discuss what the show […]
In this episode, Chris and Mark ignore the dumpster fire raging in America and bring things back to a simpler time when trains were arseholes, everyone had the same birthday […]
In this episode we’ve got gods, monsters, and a kid from San Francisco as we look back at DiC’s late 90s effort, Mummies Alive!
In this episode, Chris and Mark tackle a show based on an actual NHL hockey team that’s named after a team of misfit children from a 90s family sports movie. […]
In this episode, Chris does most of the work as Mark has no idea what they’ve been watching…
In this episode, Chris and Mark go back (forward) to revisit “Batman of the Future”
In this episode, there’s not enough insulin in the World to stop Mark slipping into a diabetic coma as we look back at Rainbow Brite
In this episode, Chris and Mark take another trip back in time as two French barbarians match wits with the Roman Empire.
In this episode, Chris and Mark venture to the bottom of the garden.
In this episode, Chris and Mark get the munchies and fawn over an unexpected Scottish accent, all set against the backdrop of a tap-dancer on a burger…
In this delayed episode, Chris and Mark look back at the cartoon version of an 80s action movie, ordinary people being REALLY good at their jobs, and what Friday nights […]
In this episode, Chris and Mark talk cheap soup, death-trap room heaters, and the socio-economics of 1970s Britain as we read far too much into Jamie and the Magic Torch…
In this episode, Chris and Mark tread a familiar path as the 90s offers up another anthropomorphic animal team defies the laws of science, nature and linear storytelling, all in […]
In this episode, Chris and Mark go all the way back to medival England to subvert gender stereotypes, explore diversity and character, and give an insight into why they are […]
In this episode, we look back at a show that was gone faster than the Mach 5 itself…
In this episode, Chris takes Mark back to a gentler time. An innocent time. A time where kids’ tv was boring as shite and gave you diabetes. That’s right, it’s […]
In this episode, Chris and Mark talk Vaudevillian humour, the difference between writing comedy and comic timing, and the meteoric rise of Greggs…
In this episode, Chris and Mark suffer a serious case of Mandela effect over a show that never existed, but had so much promise. Also, our intrepid heroes venture boldly […]
Welcome back, listeners! In this episode, Chris and Mark ring in the new year with a marmite video game adaptation – The Legend of Zelda.
In this seasonal offering, Mark breaks off the shackles of Grinch-dom and recounts a Christmas miracle – all thanks to an Elf called Danielle. For those who want it, the […]
Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas everyone! In this episode, Chris and Mark look back at the most famous reindeer of all, share their experiences of finding out the truth about […]
In this episode, Chris and Mark take another trip to Beanotown to check in with the real Dennis the Menace.
In this episode, Chris and Mark look back at an incarnation of chaos so random even characters called “Professor Monkey-for-a-Head” and “Queen Slug-for-a-Butt” don’t feel out of place. That’s right, […]
In this episode, Chris and Mark look back at the controversial 80s cash-grab, Filmation’s OG Ghostbusters.
In this episode, Chris and Mark continue spooky season with a look at the most famous monster-hunting dog in cartoon history, discuss how Mark came to be a mystery writer, […]
In this episode, focus is hard to come by as Chris and Mark talk about anything and everything OTHER than the show…
In this episode, Chris and Mark talk talking teddy bears, anthropomorphic animals wearing clothes, and bug penises. Mainly because neither of them actually watched the show…
In this episode, Chris and Mark talk talking teddy bears, anthropomorphic animals wearing clothes, and bug penises. Mainly because neither of them actually watched the show…
In this episode we look at back at the show that kick-started Cartoon Network, discuss dodgy generic accents, and evaluate the cultural impact of a show we’d all but forgotten… […]
In this episode Chris and Mark go all the way back to pre-school and the origin of their unhealthy obsession with superheroes. Plus, Mark inadvertently mocks a stroke victim and Chris has a few ideas for a reboot…
In this episode Chris and Mark go all the way back to pre-school and the origin of their unhealthy obsession with superheroes. Plus, Mark inadvertently mocks a stroke victim and […]
In this episode Chris and Mark look back at the last of the golden era of NickToons, discuss weird asthetic choices, and try to fathom, 25 years later, why the […]
In this episode, Chris and Mark discover just how much they can’t remember about a show they thought they knew quite well…
In this episode, Chris and Mark say Eh-Oh! as they realise just how old they are, reflect on the benefits of pairing edutainment with just enough ooh-err missus, and contemplate […]
In this episode, Chris and Mark compete against a lack of plot, Paul Daniels’ “hair” and a giant rabbit. Because why not?
In this episode Chris and Mark lament the end of an era, laugh at council sanctions, and admit to lyrical mistakes which have lasted for almost thirty years… Also, we […]
After an enforced hiatus we’re back, armed with lasagne and embarrassing admissions about Bill Murray… While you’re here, why not check out our other offerings by clicking the link at […]
Happy New Year! We’re back and kicking off 2023 with PJ & Duncan, Donna Air, and Chris’ amazing Geordie accent. What more could you want?
Ho! Ho Ho! Happy holidays! For this yer’s festive special, we’re heading back to The Evergreen Forest for the debut outing of The Raccoons. Nobody wanted to retread old ground, […]
In this episode, Chris and Mark transition from Cat month to Christmas, by way of a pretty big cat and a boatload of snow. We look back at the land […]
In this episode, Chris and Mark pay tribute to the Batman, Kevin Conroy, before continuing with the madness of their unlikely ‘Cat Month’ with a look back at four and […]
In this episode, Chris and Mark venture to Little Tokyo for “the most meta show they’ve ever seen”.
In this episode, Chris and Mark venture to Little Tokyo for “the most meta show they've ever seen”.
In this episode, Chris and Mark set off for the island of Merrytwit, to check in on the weirdest character and least-fitting theme tune they can remember… In other news, […]
The white whale! In this episode, we finally get to the episode 6 weeks in the making. And it probably wasn’t worth it…
The white whale! In this episode, we finally get to the episode 6 weeks in the making. And it probably wasn't worth it…
In this delayed episode (thanks, shit Mid-Wales broadband service), Chris and Mark revisit a show they both loved as kids. But does it hold up?
In this delayed episode (thanks, shit Mid-Wales broadband service), Chris and Mark revisit a show they both loved as kids. But does it hold up?
In this episode Chris and Mark look back at an era-defining show as we bid goodbye to the residents of everyone’s favourite cul de sac. So long, Ramsay Street, we […]