Top Flight Time Machine
Episodes
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 124
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Roy has a telly meltdown and goes to bed without any dinner, we revive Fame, and ponder Lampard’s next move. (Rec: 14/10/21) Join the Iron Fil...
The Sir Alf Ramsey Odyssey - Part 11
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alf’s insecurities and true East London self, we consider buying his house, and he drunkenly rants about some Jimmys. (Rec: 13/10/21) Join the...
History Box - Gulliver’s Travels Part 5
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smuggling tiny animals, maths, sludge for dinner, squirrel imbalance, and Swift invents Japan. (Rec: 12/10/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: ht...
Hologram Triggering
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thespianism, going to see a furry legend, gate offers, listener feedback, and a cultural odyssey. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.pat...
Top Flight Tune Machine 19/4/1979 Part 2
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WH Smiths again, shoplifting, Proustian rushes, wasting the BBC’s money, and the power of Dire Straits. (Rec: 10/10/21) Join the Iron Filings ...
Dream Gate Problems
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Home improvement woes, out-of-context sightings, drunk teen pick-up hell, a bonus house, and tennis revenge. Join the Iron Filings Society: http...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 123
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lake rats, a widow transaction, chair hire, a boisterous TV appearance, and a mysterious phone call. (Rec: 7/10/21) Join the Iron Filings S...
The Sir Alf Ramsey Odyssey - Part 10
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Popping in, History Ox, Nobby Stiles as manservant, and overlong Bond. (Rec: 6/10/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/top...
History Box - Gulliver’s Travels Part 4
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Martine McCutcheon’s yoghurt money, behind the scenes at Blankety Blank, and Citizen Smith’s sexy comeback. (Rec: 5/10/21) Join the Iron Fil...
From Strawberry To Strawberry
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some sound effects, a tense night out, a trip to the F1, and tennis ticket aggro. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflig...
Supermarket Car Park Self-Surgery
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Awards, praise, abuse, trouble with the listening hole, and being caught in a gluttonous act. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 122
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tubby resigns himself to death, pickling, the afterlife, an angry caller, and Panini sticker memories. (Rec: 30/9/21) Join the Iron Filings Socie...
The Sir Alf Ramsey Odyssey - Part 9
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Class attitudes, shyness, Sir Alf’s ball friend, a film review, and a genius blob. (Rec: 29/9/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.p...
History Box - Gulliver’s Travels Part 3
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Off-gridding, a harlequin market stall, bingeing, and John Hurt’s restaurant insult, and a barbecue gone wrong. (Rec: 28/9/21) Join the Iron Fi...
A Nice Bit Of Tiramisu In The Fridge
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seeing The Eagles, Glyn Johns again, Tony Hadley’s career advice, and a cosmos triumvirate. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon...
Top Flight Tune Machine 19/4/1979 Part 1
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Great old shops, going out on manoeuvres, our mate’s fantasy funeral buffet, meow meow, and the chart. (Rec: 26/9/21) Join the Iron Filings So...
Petrol Mars Bar
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Film acting news, crisps confession, poisoned sweets, we get bootlegged, and Earth Tournament info. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.p...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 121
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An unshockable board, Tubby enthuses further over food and snow, and why news arguing stinks. (Rec: 23/9/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: http...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 118
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Suzanne Dando is kidnapped, we look at the effects of adrenaline on the balls, and Roy dissects communism (Rec: 3/9/21) Join the Iron Filings So...
The Sir Alf Ramsey Odyssey - Part 8
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ringing up the US Embassy, gut journalism, John Major’s chin fetish, and job offer embarrassment. (Episode contains no Sir Alf) (Rec: 22/9/21) ...
History Box - Gulliver’s Travels Part 2
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Model villages, marbles, the gas crisis, and Michael Jackson’s Thriller money. (Rec: 21/9/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patre...
The Gig Grump
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Seeing Elton for the gram, wages robberies, roly polys with The Eagles, just resting in Sicily, and the silent fan arrives. Join the Iron Filing...
The Search For Silence
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inset day frustration, the joy of holiday train travel, and a Nelson update. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfli...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 120
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam tries to sell a car, Tubby puts his driving gloves on and craves white food, and we learn about Roy’s Bermudan links. (Rec: 16/9/21) Join ...
The Sir Alf Ramsey Odyssey - Part 7
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alf resents the media and takes on a professor. Meanwhile, Gok rings up Sam but could he manage England? Join the Iron Filings Society: https://...
History Box - Gulliver’s Travels Part 1
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A wheelbarrow worker, an egg rift, a sauce doily, neighbour wars, a bit of tennis, and thousands of tiny arrows. (Rec: 14/9/21) Join the Iron Fi...
Chalky Finish
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monkey Wire, celeb family links, rough working, live bleeding, dabbling, and some cosmos stuff. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patre...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 31/01/1980 Part 2
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The majesty of Madness, an Amsterdam fit, death admin, the two sides of Dollar, and American sleeping positions. Join the Iron Filings Society: ...
Geoff Capes 1976
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A mini deep dive - calories, gravy, cordial levels, budgies, no fat, and a pilchard insult. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.c...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 119
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
1983 arrives, Premier League history cliches, Cantona assessed, a painted car, Roy gets wound up, and Tubby has too many eels. (Rec: 9/9/21) Join...
The Sir Alf Ramsey Odyssey - Part 6
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An absolute mess of an episode - roundheads, Sir Alf negotiates, flair v safe hands, and we sing some Madonna. (Rec: 8/9/21) Join the Iron Filing...
History Box - 1970s Look-in Part 2
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Wave exclusivity, The Tomorrow People, horse obsession, some awards, Brucie’s breakfasts, and an Action Man bath. (Rec: 7/9/21) Join the Ir...
Flute Taxi
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hungarian racism, future king merch plans, a musical airport trip, and a big posh pig. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/top...
Buttons And Bridges
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A mailbag delve into… well, buttons and bridges… Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine Hosted on Acast...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 117
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Horror at Vic’s foot, colouring in the sun, nan hair, and Roy’s domestic yuletide nightmare. (Rec: 2/9/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...
The Sir Alf Ramsey Odyssey - Part 5
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sven Goran Eriksson’s cash-hoovering career, super agents, data rooms, and Sir Alf demands diplomatic immunity. (Rec: 1/9/21) Join the Iron Fil...
History Box - 1970s Look-in Part 1
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The ultimate 70s kids mag assessed, but also a lot of stuff about The Sopranos. (Rec: 31/8/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreo...
Red Man Milk
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grassroots podding, tactics virgins, a heroin ghost ship, and Jagger’s grey pig. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfli...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 31/01/1980 Part 1
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2-Tone, exploring influences, budgie-fuelled abuse, Edmonds vs Blackburn, and kissing songs. (Rec: 30/8/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https:...
Supermarket Cats
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pure Lynx retail roaming, tired bees, robot artery crabs, idiotwatch, and a celebrity diagnosis. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patr...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 116
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The cover of the Christmas 1982 issue is assessed, summer feelings, and memories of IPC Magazines HQ. (Rec: 26/8/21) Join the Iron Filings Societ...
The Sir Alf Ramsey Odyssey - Part 4
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Alf gets rankled, memorial snubbing, funeral catering, crisp ownership, and a stolen mission statement. (Rec: 25/8/21) Join the Iron Filings ...
Life Logistics - Tom Cruise’s Double Curry
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A loose bat, tiny hotel rooms, hot tub sex people, and budget airbag repair. (Rec: 24/8/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.c...
The Joy Of Buttons
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Wembley weekend, Nick Rhodes’ metabolism, chasing invoices, and gold-standard logistics. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon....
Chips And Champers
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating a good week, a Sweeney overview, a bumper set of predictions, and a humpback bridge tale. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www....
The Sir Alf Ramsey Odyssey - Part 3
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The secondary hair market, Bowie’s suit, Alf’s missing medal, and pan futurology. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topf...
Life Logistics - Repair Shop Jeopardy
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Weetabix maintenance, taking your own butter, twine supplies, and childhood mattress hell. (Rec: 17/8/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://...
National Hydration Month
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pretend sweating, facts of life chats, a couple of royal encounters, and being undermined. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.co...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 11/06/1976 Part 2
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wurzels, parental sacrifices, entitlement, the hard world of work, and the Pips mystery. (Rec: 15/8/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://ww...
The Queen’s Pudding
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lamb chop legend’s widow gets in touch, a Frankfurt clarinet, the movie world, and some football stuff. Join the Iron Filings Society: ...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 115
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A mystery lady, an erotic dream, a sarcastic architect, ‘Big Ted’, naked Roy, and some correspondence. (Rec: 12/8/21) Join the Iron Filings S...
The Sir Alf Ramsey Odyssey - Part 2
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stupid politics, Michael Fish, offending Geoff Hurst, and a bit of actual Sir Alf. (Rec: 11/8/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patr...
History Box - Zippy Part 3
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zippy aims for comedy glory, meets Ernie Wise, loses his pocket money, and Geoffrey gets to do some acting. (Rec: 10/8/21) Join the Iron Filings ...
Meat War
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The lamb chop advert is unpicked further and we assess British Pork’s response to it. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfli...
Chop Chop!
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
High-wire logistics, Sam’s previous Frankfurt antics, and 1980s ads for generic products, including lamb. Join the Iron Filings Society: https:...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 114
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Domestic chaos for Roy, smashing the telly, a soporific board meeting, and Giant Haystacks. (Rec: 5/8/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://...
The Sir Alf Ramsey Odyssey - Part 1
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An author, another author, advertising, Ronnie Corbett, and politics. (Rec: 4/8/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfli...
History Box - Zippy Part 2
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zippy gets measles, Bungle starts acting up, Sam loses his bot-bot, and George Harrison writes about Sooty. (Rec: 3/8/21) Join the Iron Filings S...
Flask Life
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A month of running, tubes of milk, Costco aggro, a trolley revelation, and school gate saveloy. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreo...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 11/06/1976 Part 1
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The hottest summer ever, herpes, ignoring news, a scientist’s mum, and Bowie’s diet. (Rec: 25/7/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: http...
Pure Lynx
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robbing the West Ham stationery cupboard, lion play, low quality parenting, snooker nourishment, and a new feline nemesis. Join the Iron Filings ...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 113
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who was Sandy Clark? Plus McCoist magic, making a few quid at the wasteground in your street boots, Roy’s quest, and domestic trouble. (Rec: 29/7/21...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 27
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The odyssey finally ends, as Rod hears a terrible team talk at Wembley, we vow to dye our eyebrows, and some cheese is licked. (Rec: 28/7/21) Joi...
History Box - Zippy Part 1
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A close look at the life and career of the Rainbow star as we try to figure out what makes him tick. (Rec: 27/7/21) Join the Iron Filings Society...
Not Herpes
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New looks for new term (and boils), being conned, getting paid with a £50 note, snooker, and steam trains. Join the Iron Filings Society: https:...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 112
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Getting snowed in, microscope joy, Vernon Eliot flips, Duncan McKay’s home life, the GB News bus, and Christmas gifts. (Rec: 22/7/21) Join the ...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 26
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A drunken seduction attempt, a pontificating Frenchman, nuns, subways, and Rod fills his bucket, drinks his milk and gets fit. (Rec: 21/7/21) Joi...
Life Logistics - The Joy Of Washing Up
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beating your kids at games, fish and chip deployment, Malcolm Gladwell’s new book, and dressing up as the olden days. (Rec: 20/7/21) Join the I...
Cannonball Paul
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A private school lunch, the best chips ever, a stage triumph, and taxi recognition. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfli...
Various International Elvii
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Melchester bar sighting, a nan beans Nazi encounter, iguana v dog, and a school ham pervert. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.c...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 111
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Flipping comics, football fan mayhem, Andy Lock’s trial, Pele’s goals, and a Nick O’Teen ad. (Rec: 15/7/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: ...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 25
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The tea pro, anti-school mum, drunken romantic fail, and talc and cologne tips. (Rec: 14/7/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon...
Life Logistics - Tapdancing For The NHS
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Defrosting milk, batch cooking, resting hard, neighbourhood parties, and a legal update. (Rec: 13/7/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://ww...
Hydrocarbons And The Goblin King
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pervert flats, Johnson’s personal investment in the energy crisis, and Jim Kerr’s wire threat. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.pat...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 26/08/1988
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Hurll’s ruthless TOTP reign, car ads, a Chris Rea comedown, and Squeeze’s backing singers. (Rec: 11/7/21) Join the Iron Filings Socie...
Europa League Coke Binge
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting skills, microfiche possibilities, a cyber-body shutdown, a premium tip trip, and a canal rumour explored. Join the Iron Filings Society...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 110
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aiding Garth Crooks, aiding Robbie Williams, freezing milk, the Melchester industrial bin, numbered goals, and Roy doesn’t win. (Rec: 8/7/21) J...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 24
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A trapped crow, the invention of glass, metal-tasting coffee, Yentob, Rod gets angry, and chucking a mobile phone. (Rec: 7/7/21) Join the Iron Fi...
History Box - The 1904 Olympic Men’s Marathon Part 2
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Savile technique, rat poison, dust inhalation. rotten apples, feral dogs, and thirst journalism. (Rec: 6/7/21) Join the Iron Filings Society:...
Jermaine Jenas Hologram
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea’s misfortunes, World Cup headlines and memes, the joy of stickers, and the state of Britain. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www...
Greek Barber Roleplay
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fingertip erosion, facial hair maintenance, a holiday lookalike and a wayward TV story arc. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.co...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 109
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tubby’s life lessons, war comic kids, injecting insulin in C&A, and Lamparding by proxy. (Rec: 1/7/21) Join the Iron Filings Society:...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 23
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Play Your Cards Right, Keane’s Night Garden, live IT support, Gazza opinions, and annoying mates. (Rec: 30/6/21) Join the Iron Filings Society:...
History Box - The 1904 Olympic Men’s Marathon Part 1
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cycling v public transport, Roy Keane, the build-up to a great race, and the future of grabbers. (Rec: 29/6/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: ht...
Uncle Harrington
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cheese-fuelled triggering dream analysis, Susanna Hoffs helps Prince, forgetting words, and Tory nuts. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 04/05/1978 Part 2
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matchstalks, Wogan’s magic, a forgotten breakfast DJ, ransacking Sam’s files, and kissing songs. (Rec: 27/6/21) Join the Iron Filings Society...
Father/Son Fez Event
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A trip to the Albert Hall, a middle-aged gig-spoiler, Canoe Man heads for war, and a non-mauling lion vow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 108
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More Fellowes reminiscing, drumming madness, professional balls, a thoughtcast, eels in a bucket, and a social disease. (Rec: 24/6/21) Join the I...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 22
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Old telephone techniques, Italian TV news, Justwatch, collection sizes, and freelance rapping. (Rec: 23/6/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: http...
History Box - Mad Jack Churchill
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A longbow, bagpipes and a broadsword make a hero. (Rec: 22/6/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine Host...
Beano Power Play
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Receiving praise, getting in a financial tussle with DC Thomson, market town psychedelics, and Lampard’s latest meltdown. Join the Iron Filings...
Post-War Pool Chimp
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A West Ham coma, a sexy hovercraft, a strong cigarette, and Gus Poyet? Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemac Ho...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 107
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fat camp confessions, a bit of Lampard, Tubby’s nightmare continues, and Roy schools some more readers. (Rec: 17/6/21) Join the Iron Filings So...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 21
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam’s school play downfall, acting masterclasses, old phone boxes, and prison musing. (Rec: 16/6/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www...
Life Logistics - DIY Wall-Building
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tiny ball car, Lingard’s parrot, extension-fuelled mental collapse, dead hedgehogs, and more. (Rec: 156/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: http...
John Justice
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Goss bares his soul, Timbrell appears in court again, Lisa Riley cries in the bath, and Sam makes a new friend. Join the Iron Filings Societ...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 4/5/1978 Part 1
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Boogie shoes, the male Blondie, alternative Baker Street lyrics, and Marvin Gaye’s divorce. (Rec: 13/6/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https...
Corned Beef School Dog
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chucking oranges in Seville, jail podding, and a bizarre football pub experience. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfligh...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 106
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Blackie’s physique, lots of football action, Tubby’s health issues, and writing to Roy for 192 info. (Rec: 10/6/21) Join the Iron Filings Soc...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 20
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sid James, General Sir Michael Jackson, a thwarted threesome, the slate, finding Solomon, and parenting perils. (Rec 9/6/21) Join the Iron Filing...