Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
49 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark take on a little-known 90s action cartoon, from the Emmy Award-winning writer of Batman: The Animated Series. With pedigree like that, it must be good - right?
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Looking back at the shows that shaped our childhood
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Dizzy Heights Hotel
51 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark have to make do with limited viewing options but thoroughly enjoy themselves all the same...
Atom Ant
46 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark wax nostalgic over a pint-sized superhero, Hanna Barbera mainstays, and the joy of retro-futurism.
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Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm
49 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark take on a little-known 90s action cartoon, from the Emmy Award-winning writer of Batman: The Animated Series. With pedigree like that, it must be good - right?
Dizzy Heights Hotel
51 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark have to make do with limited viewing options but thoroughly enjoy themselves all the same...
Atom Ant
46 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark wax nostalgic over a pint-sized superhero, Hanna Barbera mainstays, and the joy of retro-futurism.
The Family Ness
52 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark risk upsetting an entire nation as the talk short-lived breakfast cereals, unhelpful stereotypes, and unfortunate character designs as we head north of the border.
The Moomins
53 min
In this episode, Chris gets a not-so-warm fuzzy feeling as we discuss Scandinavian folklore, Britney Spears, and Death Metal.
Dooby Duck's Duck Truck
52 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark talk Workingmen's Clubs, cursed puppets, and watching dodgy videos on the train as they look back at the unlikely phenomenon that was Dooby Duck.
Dennis
54 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark are back after a prolonged break (sorry about that!) to talk about uncanny coincidences, the definition of a menace, and address some listener feedback.
Henry's Cat
53 min
In this episode, we revisit a cat so chilled, he's forgotten his own name. And at our age, we can relate!
Greenclaws
1 hr 2 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark talk bold fashion choices and horrific character design, and Chris learns something new about owls.
Flower Stories
58 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark apologise profusely for overlooking this listener recommendation for quite so long...
A Muppet Family Christmas
1 hr 15 min
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas, listeners! It's that time of year again, as Chris and Mark track down a Christmas Special for the ages.
Super Gran
1 hr 1 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark take a belated look north at the seventh greatest Scot of all time, rubbish 80s licensed computer game titles, and hark back to the original concept and format of this show. Not bad for a rainy Tuesday in the Rhondda...
The Hurricanes
1 hr 2 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark show their "Champion Spirit" - whatever the hell that is, and Chis explains the "Offside" rule.
Fantastic Max
54 min
In this episode, Chris gets beaten for unleashing his inner toddler in a department store, Mark gets schooled on all things Blippi, and the pair go off on a rather large tangent about the state of kids' TV today. All in a day's work, really...
Freakazoid!
51 min
After an unexpected break, Chris and Mark look back at the third Spielberg-sponsored Warner cartoons of the 90s - Freakazoid!
The Ratties
1 hr 3 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark wax poetic over the bard of their childhood, Chris forgets what day of the week it is, and Mark suggests something stupid and borderline illegal...
Julia Jekyll and Harriet Hyde
54 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark look back at a show neither of them remembered particularly fondly, and wonder how it made it onto the SM:PD list to begin with...
Jimbo and the Jet Set
55 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark spend four minutes laughing at an engineering miscalculation, remember the planes of their youth, and add more shows to the SM:PD roster.
The Animals of Farthing Wood
50 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark battle with death, boredom, and senseless buffoonery as man's impact on the natural world comes front and centre.
The Wuzzles
1 hr 2 min
In this episode, things go from wholesome to horrific in the blink of an eye as Chris ponders where Wuzzles come from and Mark regales the world with tales of misconduct of the grossest kind...
Les Maîtres du temps (The Masters of Time)
1 hr 0 min
Welcome back, listeners! New year, same b******t as Chris and Mark welcome a special guest and look back at what may or may not have been a really vivid. fever dream…
2024 Christmas Special: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
1 hr 17 min
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.
Art Attack
1 hr 2 min
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 has in common with 19th century French author Marie-Henri Beyle. Plus, Chris relives a particularly savage childhood torment.
Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends
1 hr 21 min
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 cake, and Ringo was a little bit useless...
Mummies Alive!
53 min
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!
The Mighty Ducks
58 min
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. Makes sense, right?
The Telebugs
52 min
In this episode, Chris does most of the work as Mark has no idea what they’ve been watching…
Batman Beyond
1 hr 29 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark go back (forward) to revisit “Batman of the Future”
Rainbow Brite
56 min
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
Asterix & Obelix
59 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark take another trip back in time as two French barbarians match wits with the Roman Empire.
Spatz
1 hr 17 min
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…
C.O.P.S.
59 min
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 […]
Jamie and the Magic Torch
1 hr 3 min
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…
Street Sharks
1 hr 2 min
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 the name of selling toys.
Maid Marian and her Merry Men
1 hr 10 min
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 the way that they are…
Speed Racer
1 hr 5 min
In this episode, we look back at a show that was gone faster than the Mach 5 itself…
Orm and Cheep
47 min
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 Orm and Cheep… We’re taking a short break until after Easter, so in the meantime why not treat yourself to some of our other offerings (spoiler warning; none of our offerings include chocolate, egg-shaped or otherwise…) by checking out our website.
Chucklevision
1 hr 15 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark talk Vaudevillian humour, the difference between writing comedy and comic timing, and the meteoric rise of Greggs…
Madballs
1 hr 15 min
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 […]
The Legend of Zelda
59 min
Welcome back, listeners! In this episode, Chris and Mark ring in the new year with a marmite video game adaptation – The Legend of Zelda.
Mark’s Christmas Miracle!
7 min
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 […]
2023 Christmas Special: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
1 hr 20 min
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 Santa, and casually bemoaning all things festive.
Dennis the Menace
1 hr 8 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark take another trip to Beanotown to check in with the real Dennis the Menace.
Earthworm Jim
57 min
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, […]
Filmation’s Ghostbusters
1 hr 7 min
In this episode, Chris and Mark look back at the controversial 80s cash-grab, Filmation’s OG Ghostbusters.
Scooby-Doo, where are you!
1 hr 1 min
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, and inadvertently spoil Bones, Castle and Elementary for anyone who’s not seen them yet.
Moschops
57 min
In this episode, focus is hard to come by as Chris and Mark talk about anything and everything OTHER than the show…
The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin
1 hr 4 min
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…
Dexter’s Laboratory
1 hr 11 min
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… This will be our last show for a while – we thought we’d mimic our favourite politicians and teachers in taking the summer off.
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