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Season 8, Episode 1 – Metallica: Ride The Lightning

Season 8 kicks off with a thunderous start as Dangerous Dave dives headfirst into one of the most important heavy metal albums of all time — Metallica’s 1984 masterpiece, Ride The Lightning.
We rewind the clock to 1984 in What Happened Way Back When, exploring obscure movies, songs, and TV shows from the year (no obvious chart-toppers here), before hitting Retro Headlines with the biggest stories from the UK and the US.
In a deep, passionate Dangerous Deep Dive, Dave explores the full history of Ride The Lightning — from its raw Danish recording sessions and Cliff Burton’s huge musical influence, to the band’s leap from thrash upstarts to metal innovators. Every track gets a detailed breakdown, from the nuclear assault of Fight Fire With Fire to the haunting legacy of Fade to Black and the biblical fury of Creeping Death.
Elsewhere in the episode:
⚡ Retro Rumble pits classic tracks head-to-head
📺 Back in the Ads revisits unforgettable UK adverts from the era
💎 Dangerously Underrated shines a spotlight on Queensrÿche – The Warning
📺 One Season Wonder celebrates forgotten cult TV
🥇 Better Than / Worse Than compares Ride The Lightning to other legendary 80s metal albums
🧸 Toybox Time Machine revisits iconic 1984 toys
⚠️ The Danger Zone debates Metallica vs Iron Maiden — and why Metallica wins… but only just
We wrap things up by teasing next week’s episode, where the metal fades and the Mountie hat goes on for Due South.
Whether you’re a lifelong Metallica fan or just discovering why Ride The Lightning still matters, this is a loud, nostalgic, and dangerously good way to start Season 8.
🎧 Keep it retro. Keep it dangerous.

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Season 7 – Episode 26: Christmas Special #2 — Home Alone

Season 7 comes to a festive, chaotic close as Dangerous Dave unwraps one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time — Home Alone (1990). From paint cans to pizza boxes, this final episode is packed with nostalgia, laughter, and just a hint of festive danger.

In this Christmas Special, Dave takes listeners back to 1990 — a time of VHS rentals, TV guides, and arguing over who sat closest to the fire — to explore why Home Alone became more than a movie… it became a Christmas tradition.

🎄 What Happened Way Back When (1990 – Christmas Edition)

A festive rewind with five fun facts about the movies, songs, and TV shows that defined Christmas in the early 90s, setting the scene for Kevin McCallister’s rise to seasonal superstardom.

🧠 The Dangerous Deep Dive

How John Hughes wrote the film in just days

Why Chris Columbus’ direction struck the perfect balance of warmth and chaos

The cast and characters, from Kevin and the Wet Bandits to Old Man Marley

A detailed plot breakdown covering every trap, trick, and perfectly timed scream

How critics reacted at the time — and why audiences didn’t care

The film’s lasting legacy as a holiday staple across generations


🥊 Retro Rumble

A festive face-off as Home Alone is put up against other Christmas classics to see where it truly ranks in the holiday movie hall of fame.

📺 Back in the Ads

A nostalgic detour into 1990s Christmas advertising — toys, VHS players, over-excited voiceovers, and sales that somehow never ended.

💎 Dangerously Underrated

A spotlight on an overlooked element of the film that deserves more love, proving Home Alone is smarter than its slapstick reputation suggests.

📼 One Season Wonder

A forgotten festive TV gem from the era, revived with five fast facts and plenty of retro affection.

⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than

Dave delivers the final verdict on where Home Alone sits among Christmas movie royalty — better than some, worse than others, but forever iconic.

🎁 Season Finale Sign-Off

Season 7 ends with a look ahead to the future — because in January 2026, The Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow returns for Season 8, kicking off in thunderous style with:

⚡ Episode 1: Metallica — Ride the Lightning ⚡

Thank you for listening, sharing, and keeping retro alive.

🎄 Merry Christmas.
Stay retro.
Stay Insanely Dangerous.

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Season 7 – Episode 25: Christmas Special #1 — Chris Rea: Driving Home for Christmas

This week, Dangerous Dave cranks up the heater, wipes the frost off the windscreen, and takes listeners on the cosiest retro road trip imaginable, as Season 7 reaches its first Christmas Special. It’s time to celebrate one of the most beloved and uniquely British seasonal classics of all time — Chris Rea’s “Driving Home for Christmas.”

It’s not just a Christmas song… it’s an annual emotional experience.
It’s motorway lights, cold steering wheels, the smell of petrol stations, and the warm glow of finally heading home.

In this festive edition, Dave unwraps:

🎄 What Happened Way Back When (1988 Christmas Edition)
A snowy slide back to ’88 with five fun facts about the films, songs, and TV specials that made the late ’80s such a magical time for Christmas pop culture.

🧠 The Dangerous Deep Dive

The unlikely origin of the song — written by Chris Rea on the back of cardboard while stuck in traffic

The emotional and personal story behind its lyrics

How the track slowly grew from a modest release into a full-blown Christmas essential

The musicians, production quirks, and sound that made it timeless

Chart success, reissues, and the streaming-era revival

Why the song resonates so deeply with UK listeners and how it became part of the annual festive DNA

The lasting legacy of the track — from adverts, films, and playlists to its yearly rise back into the UK charts


🥊 Retro Rumble
A festive fight between classic Christmas anthems.
Who walks away with the Christmas crown?
“Driving Home for Christmas”?
“Last Christmas”?
“Fairytale of New York”?
Dave lays down the verdict.

📺 Back in the Ads
A trip back through the strange, cosy chaos of late-80s Christmas commercials — from toy shops to tinsel-drenched supermarkets, and the ever-present DFS sale that apparently never stopped.

💎 Dangerously Underrated
A seasonal gem from the past that deserved way more love than it ever got.

📼 One Season Wonder
This week’s festive forgotten treasure — complete with five quick-fire facts that prove it deserved more than a single outing.

⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than
Where does Chris Rea’s Christmas classic land in the grand hierarchy of holiday pop?
Dave stacks it against other famous seasonal heavyweights with a perfectly balanced mix of nostalgia, cheekiness, and festive honesty.

And to wrap it up…

🎄 Next Week — Christmas Special #2: Home Alone
The McCallisters are off to Paris, Kevin is left behind, and the Wet Bandits are about to regret everything.
It’s the final episode of Season 7 — and it’s going to be excellent.

🎙️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro PodshowSeason 7 – Episode 24: TELLY ADDICTSThis week, Dangerous Dave grabs the remote, adjusts the indoor aerial, and settles into the comfiest 80s armchair imaginable as he dives deep into one of the most beloved British quiz shows of all time — Telly Addicts!Hosted by Noel Edmonds in peak beard-and-cardigan glory, Telly Addicts wasn’t just a quiz show… it was a family ritual. A sofa-based battlefield. A nostalgic time capsule stuffed with theme tunes, iconic clips, and chaotic contestants who somehow forgot everything they ever knew the moment the camera turned on.In this episode, Dave breaks down:📺 What Happened Way Back When (1985)
A rewind into the year the show debuted — including 5 fun facts each about the biggest movies, songs, and TV highlights of 1985.
Expect synths, shoulder pads, and more TV theme tune trivia than is medically advisable.🧠 The Dangerous Deep Dive

• How Telly Addicts started and how Noel Edmonds became its unmistakable face
• The families, the feuds, the legendary fluffed questions
• The evolving rounds and memorable mishaps
• Dave’s official Top 20 Episodes of all time
• Why the show worked, why the nation adored it, and why it left such a legacy in British TV

🥊 Retro Rumble
The ultimate battle of quiz titans — does Telly Addicts beat the likes of Going For Gold, Big Break, Mastermind, or does it remain a unique beast of its own?📼 Back in the Ads
A trip through the bizarre, comforting, and utterly unhinged television adverts Britain was subjected to between rounds. From soap powder mania to the infamous “birdseye family,” it’s equal parts chaos and nostalgia.💎 Dangerously Underrated
This week’s sleeper pick pays tribute to the unsung backbone of British TV culture — the families who went on Telly Addicts and unintentionally became retro legends.📺 One Season Wonder
Dave resurrects another forgotten treasure from TV’s attic with 5 fun facts to remind you why it deserved more than a single series.⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than
Where does Telly Addicts sit in the grand retro quiz-show pantheon? Dave weighs it against the likes of Buzzcocks, Millionaire, and more with trademark TIDRP logic and chaos.To wrap up, a festive tease of next week’s episode:🎄 Episode 25 — Christmas Special #1: Chris Rea – Driving Home for Christmas
The seasonal road trip begins… and the sleigh bells aren’t far behind.

EDIT NOTE - IT DIDNT ALLOW THE SHOW TO BE EDITED AS NORMAL

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Season 7 – Episode 23: Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey

This week, Dangerous Dave steps into a phone booth, dials up 1991, and takes listeners on a most bogus but brilliant adventure through one of the weirdest, bravest, and most surreal sequels in cinema history — Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey!

It’s Bill. It’s Ted. It’s Evil Robot Bill and Evil Robot Ted. It’s Heaven. It’s Hell. It’s Death playing Battleship.
It’s everything you love about the early 90s… turned up to totally excellent.

In this packed episode, Dave covers:

🕰️ What Happened Way Back When (1991)
Five fun facts each about the biggest movies, chart-topping songs, and iconic TV shows that shaped the world when Bogus Journey hit the big screen.

🎸 The Dangerous Deep Dive

The behind-the-scenes story of how this wildly different sequel came to be

The cast and their characters — Keanu, Alex Winter, William Sadler’s legendary Grim Reaper

A full plot breakdown exploring every bizarre twist and turn

How fans responded to this darker, stranger adventure

What critics thought at the time (spoiler: they didn’t know what to do with it)

The sequel’s cult legacy today, including how it paved the way for Face the Music decades later


⚔️ Retro Rumble
Where does Bogus Journey land in the pantheon of early 90s cult comedies? Dave breaks it down in a nostalgic battle of retro icons.

📺 Back in the Ads
Remember when adverts were louder than the films? Dave digs up some gloriously ridiculous 1991 commercials that aired alongside Bill & Ted.

💎 Dangerously Underrated
This week’s pick: William Sadler’s Death — the funniest, coolest, and most unexpectedly emotional version of the Grim Reaper ever put on screen.

📼 One Season Wonder
A forgotten oddball from the early 90s brought back into the spotlight, complete with 5 fun facts that’ll make listeners go, “Wait, THAT was a real show?!”

⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than
Where does Bogus Journey sit among the comedy greats?
Dave breaks it down with the perfect balance of nostalgia, logic, and mild chaos.

Finally, we wrap the episode with a bodacious sign-off teasing next week’s show:

📺 Season 7, Episode 24: Telly Addicts —
A jump from time-travel rockers to Noel Edmonds, TV trivia, family feuds, and pure retro comfort viewing.

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Season 7 – Episode 22: Saved By The Bell

This week, Dangerous Dave has put on his neon T-shirt, grabbed his oversized mobile phone, and hit the halls of Bayside High — because it’s time for one of the most colourful, chaotic, and beloved teen sitcoms of the late ’80s and early ’90s: Saved By The Bell!

From Zack Morris’ time-outs to Jessie Spano’s caffeine-meltdown, and the eternal sunshine that was Kelly Kapowski, this episode is a love letter to the show that shaped a generation’s Saturday mornings.

In this nostalgia-loaded episode, Dave breaks down:

📺 What Happened Way Back When (1989)
A trip to the end of the ’80s with five fun facts each about the biggest movies, songs, and TV moments of the year Saved By The Bell first hit our screens.

🧠 The Dangerous Deep Dive

How Good Morning, Miss Bliss transformed into the neon blast we know today

The cast, characters, and why the chemistry was lightning in a bottle

Season-by-season highlights

The Top 20 greatest episodes of all time — from “Jessie’s Song” to “Graduation”

The show’s legacy, cultural impact, and why Bayside will never die


⚔️ Retro Rumble
Telly Addicts? California Dreams? Boy Meets World?
Which 90s TV powerhouse can truly take on Zack and the gang?

📺 Back in the Ads
From cheesy cereal commercials to 90s toy madness — the stuff you watched between episodes that was just as nostalgic.

💎 Dangerously Underrated
A tribute to the unsung heart of the show: Mr. Belding — the sitcom principal who held the whole madhouse together.

📼 One Season Wonder
A forgotten 90s gem Dave resurrects with 5 fast facts — proving not all TV legends last more than a year.

⚖️ Better Than / Worse Than
A cheeky verdict placing Saved By The Bell among its 90s peers… and teasing next week’s most excellent adventure.

To wrap it all up:
Next Week — Season 7, Episode 23:
🎸 Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey
A wild segue from Bayside to the afterlife — because that’s how we do it on TIDRP.

✅ PODCAST SUMMARY — Season 7, Episode 21
Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
In this killer episode, Dangerous Dave returns to Camp Crystal Lake and dives head-first into the movie that gave Jason Voorhees his first true rampage. It’s sack-head Jason, pitchforks, camp counselors and pure early-80s slasher energy.
We kick off with What Happened Way Back When, rewinding to 1981 with five surprising facts about the films, songs and TV shows that shaped the year the sequel dropped. Expect big hair, questionable fashion and box office chaos.
In The Dangerous Deep Dive, Dave explores:
The rushed production and studio panic behind the sequel
How Jason became the new killer after the OG twist ending
The cast and iconic Final Girl Ginny Field
A detailed breakdown of the plot and best kills
Fan and critic reactions from the time (“Cheap horror!” they cried… while audiences queued round the block)
The sequel’s influence on every masked slasher that followed

Next, it’s time for the Retro Rumble, where this sequel is judged against another horror contender to see who walks away with the blood-soaked crown.
We roll into Back in the Ads, revisiting TV commercials from 1981 — when everything was either breakfast cereal, perfume, or bizarrely intense car adverts.
Then, Dangerously Underrated highlights something from the era Dave believes deserves WAY more love — because not everything from the 80s has to involve a hockey mask.
Our One Season Wonder spotlights a forgotten gem that vanished from TV after a single season — complete with five facts that will make you wonder how it didn’t survive.
Finally, we close the show with Better Than / Worse Than, comparing Friday the 13th Part 2 to other horror classics — and deciding exactly where mid-sack-era Jason ranks in slasher history.
Next week… things get even more retro, as Dave jumps into a TV nostalgia favourite:
> Episode 22 — Saved By The Bell

Grab your camping gear, avoid the woods and remember:
> Jason hates pre-marital fun.

🎙️ 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!