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  • Season 7 Episode 9 - M.A.S.K

    Season 7 Episode 9 - M.A.S.K
    2025/08/20
    🎙️ 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!
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  • Season 7 Episode 8 - 90s One Hit Wonders

    Season 7 Episode 8 - 90s One Hit Wonders
    2025/08/13
    🎙 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!
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  • Season 7 Episode 7 - Saturday Night Telly in the 80s and 90s

    Season 7 Episode 7 - Saturday Night Telly in the 80s and 90s
    2025/08/06
    🎙️ 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!
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    39 分
  • Season 7 Episode 6 - Only Fools and Horses

    Season 7 Episode 6 - Only Fools and Horses
    2025/07/30
    🎙️ 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.
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    37 分
  • Bonus Season 7 Show - A Tribute to Hulk Hogan

    Bonus Season 7 Show - A Tribute to Hulk Hogan
    2025/07/27
    🎙️ 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.
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  • Bonus Season 7 Show - A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

    Bonus Season 7 Show - A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
    2025/07/26
    🎙️ 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.
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  • Season 7 Episode 5 - She - Ra - Princess of Power

    Season 7 Episode 5 - She - Ra - Princess of Power
    2025/07/23
    🎙️ 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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    📣 Got thoughts on Etheria, Manimal madness, or 80s power ballads? Email the show at tidrpinboxsolo@gmail.com or shout out on X @TIDRPodshow.
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    37 分
  • Season 7 Episode 4 - Murder She Wrote

    Season 7 Episode 4 - Murder She Wrote
    2025/07/16
    🔍 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?
    Email: tidrpinboxsolo@gmail.com
    Follow and message on X: @TIDRPodshow

    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.
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    39 分