Top Flight Time Machine
Episodes
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 99
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A redesign, two new strips, LSD, poisoned flats, sports trousers, and even more cricket. (Rec: 22/4/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://w...
Frying Times
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A weekend trip, journey lies, a mouse attack, dad-waking, a sausage rescue, and TFTM Crufts. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 13
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pre-booze eating, Rod trains, swearing at a linesman, strangling, and ninoculars. (Rec: 21/4/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patre...
History Box - Rasputin Part 1
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A basic telly holiday, a funeral plan, some Russian captivating, a fatwa or two, and a bit of Minder. (Rec: 20/4/21) Join the Iron Filings Societ...
Tayto Castle Tripadvisor
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A magical East End sandwich, some awful days out, and George Harrison is reassessed. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topf...
A Pretty Penny
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Boycotting the World Cup, Hartlepool 2008, ruining The Wall, and the real truth behind Brexit. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 98
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Action Men, a Delaney shootout, Jimmy Slade loses control, and Meeker gets inside everyone’s heads again. (Rec: 15/4/21) Join the Iron Filings ...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 12
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sexual histories, Rod remembers his child, buys some swim shorts and a Chinese takeaway, and signs for the Saints. (Rec: 14/4/21) Join the Iron F...
Life Logistics - Twin Cheese
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Half a hammock, Comfort Monthly, arm-sleeping, and parcel etiquette. (Rec: 13/4/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfli...
Dad-Waking Strategies
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Palace Ultras, Sting and Jimmy Nail go to the match, sleeping with the key and nightshift podding. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 03/12/1984 Part 1
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sir John Sun, a bitter split, frogs, and a dodgy bear. (Rec: 25/4/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine...
Do Less 2022
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comment obsession, an anti-Sam WhatsApp group, going off grid, a dad shield, and Bezos’ midlife crisis. Join the Iron Filings Society: https:...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 97
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A missing soccer chart, some cricket football in the ‘Sweat Box’, and a girl writes in. (Rec: 8/4/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 11
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drunk Rod goes on a plane, the hivemind, a Julian Dicks poster, and hiring a helicopter. (Rec: 7/4/21) Join the Iron Filings Society:...
Life Logistics - Bernard Vasquez
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dog medicine, Sir John Ketamine, Len’s April Fool, and leaving a WhatsApp group. (Rec: 6/4/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com...
The Noel Christmas Odyssey - Part 6
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smitty arrives in the Tower, more madness and lunacy, Noel’s wires are almost exposed, door escalation, and a sombre ending.Join the Iron Filings So...
The Noel Christmas Odyssey - Part 5
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Noel dominates the airwaves, Feargal has another go, newspaper influence, major satellite achievements, and Paul King gets messy.Join the Iron Filings...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 96
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Non-Fungible Tokens, roofer selection, Roy’s parenting woes, and an arousing cake. (Rec: 1/4/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.c...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 10
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Someone’s mum, Jean Boht, triggering, self-love, punk bores, and football ambitions. (Rec: 31/3/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreo...
History Box - The Careless Whisper Video Part 2
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arms or legs? George falls foul of sexual anarchy and there’s a seaplane. (Rec: 30/3/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfl...
The Noel Christmas Odyssey - Part 4
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Disgusting Christmas armchairs, anti-heroes, Noel the shark, the future of helicopters, and a bit of doxxing.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://ww...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 22nd August 1996 Part 2
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The weather, almost joining The Jacksons, Euro 96ing it, and Weller assessment. (Rec: 28/3/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/t...
The Noel Christmas Odyssey - Part 3
25 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The charity insulation, stair running, doors and eggs arrive, Feargal Sharkey’s nightmare, and a butch juggler.Join the Iron Filings Society: https:...
The Noel Christmas Odyssey - Part 2
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An international flavour, a jumbo jet full of kids, fun in the regions, and Noel’s Millwall dig.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.c...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 95
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Keegan ignores Woodcock, Taffy’s midlife crisis continues, and Meeker gets everyone riled again. (Rec: 25/3/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https:...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 9
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Being drunk at work, and Rod offers a horsey ride before stripping off and considering a trip to Paris. (Rec: 24/3/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: h...
History Box - The Careless Whisper Video Part 1
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
George sings to a bus conductor and tries to send a fax, while Prince has a problem with cheques. (Rec: 23/3/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https:/...
The Noel Christmas Odyssey - Part 1
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our deep dive of 1985’s ‘Live Live Christmas Breakfast Show’ starts up the Telecom Tower with a wild intro, and a satellite boast.Join the Iron ...
Great Aeroplanes
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andy has some news, Sam prepares to be replaced, we learn Tom Cruise’s password and a new name for Oscar.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www....
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 94
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
UK wrestling, away-day book club, cricket teas, and Noel Baxter attempts some ‘verballing’. (Rec: 18/3/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://w...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 8
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shane McGowan, Wilko Johnson, smelly footballers, toileting emergencies. (Rec: 17/3/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfligh...
Life Logistics - Pop Records
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Window cleaning etiquette, Shark talk, threatening a rooster, postman woe, disciplining cats. (Rec: 16/3/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www...
Our Podkids
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A postponement, misheard lyrics, and some Quo chat (including some polishing).Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemach...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 22nd August 1996 Part 1
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Spice Girls at the top, Gary Barlow at the bottom, and a little bit in between. (Rec: 14/3/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/t...
Nelson Test Intervention
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Covid bickering, Richard O’Sullivan Day, school caretakers, and small impromptu gigs.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfligh...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 93
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A zero-Melchester episode - MOT coincidence, idiot social media blokes, a 90s common room, and a friend-finding challenge. (Rec: 11/3/21)Join the Iron...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 7
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Susan’s attempts to fix Monster Munch-chomping Rod, teenagers, awkwardness, and toe TV operation. (Rec: 10/3/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https...
Life Logistics - The Pit
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Flooding the engine, MOT chat, fantasy podcasts, and looking around your old house. (Rec: 9/3/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.co...
All The Trimmings
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Advent calendar limits, a personalised vodka bottle, a serial killer’s birthday party, and an abrupt end.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www....
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 92
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Uncle John, Bowie v Barrie, Roy dashes back, Taffy has a midlife crisis, and some more young correspondents. (Rec: 4/3/21)Join the Iron Filings Societ...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 6
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cracking America, the film’s soundtrack, hubris, and a load of stuff about advertising and economics. (Rec: 3/3/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: ht...
History Box - The Bed - Part 3
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wedding night tales, olives, privacy curtains, roads, and a dream record shop. (Rec: 2/3/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/top...
Fun Bumps
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dog dirt disposal, dealing with HMRC, Bumping Bobby, and the cheap Swiss euthanasia option.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topf...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 12/11/1995 Part 2
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Northern chippiness, the origin of the James Bond theme, Simply Red, and not much else. (Rec: 28/2/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patre...
The Beatles
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
‘Get Back’, Elvis, strength contests, tea, and stupid podcasts.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine Hosted ...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 91
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A cover spoiler, a go on the scoreboard, a billionaires’ retreat, a new arrival, and a Lampard child. (Rec: 25/2/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: h...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 5
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Googling it, some script comparison, a club foot, more frog stuff, and Sam’s Voldemort. (Rec: 24/2/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.pat...
History Box - The Bed Part 2
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More Xerox madness, Oscar’s bedtime, cheddar supplies, Sir John Scientist, and sexy futon time. (Rec: 23/2/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: h...
Willy Nuts
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Health and safety, new Lampard info, windscreen notes, I’m A Celeb, McCartney, and Elvis’ sandwich.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patr...
Asda Kite Motorcade
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Air quality, polar bear racism, candle legal war, The Littlest Hobo, and our Christmas party.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/to...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 90
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Star Wars figures, record shop scenarios, reader feedback, some gay content, and some cricket content. (Rec: 18/2/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: ht...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 4
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nun fear, Proustian whisky, communism in Eastenders, a postman advert, and about 50 seconds of the film. (Rec: 17/2/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: ...
History Box - The Bed Part 1
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Train hate, erotic back exercises, the TFTM factory, and sleeping with your eyes open. That’s Capitalism! (Rec: 16/2/21)Join the Iron Filings Societ...
The Car Park People
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Resting, puppy socialising, and Sam’s night time Scottish ordeal. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine H...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 12/11/1995 Part 1
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Crooning killers top the chart, Andy sneers at indie record shops, and Sam takes the Britpop look to Upton Park. (Rec: 14/2/21)Join the Iron Filings S...
The Manchester Pub Argument
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The demise of a treasured old fish, Sade does a pub quiz, and a tale from our tour.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttim...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 89
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Visiting the printers, some ‘just rest’ sport, Roy takes to the crease, adult content, and celeb selfies. (Rec: 11/2/21) Join the Iron Filing...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 3
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Suzanne Somers deals with an intruder, footballers in pubs, and a puke and a toot. (Rec: 10/2/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.co...
Life Logistics - Help Request Denied
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Overstepping the mark, home discomfort, Scorsese deconstructed, and a Geoff Hurst stag night. (Rec: 9/2/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www....
The Joy Of Walking
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thunderberg and Monbiot, extreme downhill biking, hillsplaining, and an interruption.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflightt...
The Queen’s Dogpile
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Touring, misery wagons, Morrisons, experiences hunted, and opportunities spurned.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimem...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 88
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rovers face a violent cricketing enemy, there’s Rentaghost and jumper theft, and Roy’s TV breaks down. (Rec: 4/2/21)Join the Iron Filings Society:...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 2
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Street-canning, the massive fiver, the university life, vetting, and perilous school trips. (Rec: 3/2/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://...
History Box - Phil Collins Does Live Aid - Part 3
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our historian credentials are fully established, Sting throws Phil under the bus, Led Zep fail miserably, and a big star plays a last-minute role. (Re...
Rock ‘N Roll Car Ride
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tour excitement, parental driving duties, the different decades of Heaven, and some football news reaction.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www....
Top Flight Tune Machine - 3/6/1970
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ruining a Tom Jones gig, World Cup 2026 plans, Cliff Richard’s son, and the majesty of Dick & Dom. (Rec: 3/2/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: h...
Dirty Trousers
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Service station moments, lorry drive assimilation, Phil Collins’ teeth, and a countryside pipe blockage.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.p...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 87
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Roy turns to cricket to help out an old pal (after expenses are deducted) but soon makes a new enemy. (Rec: 28/1/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...
The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 1
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our dive into what could be the best football film ever begins with some background, some mud, and some bus-drinking. (Rec: 27/1/21) Join the Iro...
History Box - Phil Collins Does Live Aid - Part 2
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Elton’s guest list, We Are The World, getting Princed, a few Kershaws, and the industrial cone. (Rec: 26/1/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https:/...
Countryside Dog-Sitting
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A giggly city boy heads to the sticks, and post-match interviews at a major funeral.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflightti...
Loyd Grossman’s Breakfast Relish
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Burger talk, a broken flange, poker with Roy Orbison, and Scholes apathy.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine H...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 86
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grandad Sam’s big key, Roy destroys a child in print, a brushing scam, and a story about a manky teddy bear. (Rec: 21/1/21)Join the Iron Filings Soc...
The 2021 Ripley Odyssey - Part 4
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Blob husbandry, mucky texting, service station dogs, the Denmark willy show, and a bang on the head. (Rec: 20/1/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: http...
History Box - Phil Collins Does Live Aid - Part 1
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jacket issues, Sting takes a dip in the Collins pool, and Phil plans to rehearse a Led Zeppelin set on Concorde.Join the Iron Filings Society: https:/...
Pizza Meh
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trips to Edinburgh and Liverpool, a religious experience on the Tube, a Keegan shop visit and outdoor cooking.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://w...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 14/08/1974
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paternal abandonment, package holidays, Noddy Holder’s suitcase, and Sam v Parky. (Rec: 17/1/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.c...
Imaginary Dogs
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar joins us for a bit, a blasé wifi attitude, Lampard cars, and our live tour plans. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/t...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 85
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the book ends, there’s a chocolate deal, Vic deals with PTSD, we reassess Allo Allo, and Roy picks up a new ball. (Rec: 14/1/21) Join the Ir...
The 2021 Ripley Odyssey - Part 3
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A yeti carnival, ice fraud, space fraud, Radio 4 kudos, pineapple corkage, and bumming the moon. (Rec: 13/1/21) Join the Iron Filings Socie...
Life Logistics - The £5 Spoon
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Umbrellas, an email mix-up, a meat dress, frozen chips, and educating delivery drivers. (Rec: 12/1/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patre...
Sunday Knockers
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The children are upset, a patio boast, and a National Trust guide is power-played.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttime...
Turkey v Norway?
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ethics in football, Tears For Fears, an unsettling text conversation, and some B&M treats are assessed.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www....
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 84
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The nonsense of TV, the battle for Kenny Logan, painting nudes, and a cache of fancy daggers. (Rec: 7/1/21)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www....
The 2021 Ripley Odyssey - Part 2
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our new film plan, standing, strong men, a unicorn puppy, and why being cool is hard work. (Rec: 6/1/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://w...
Life Logistics - Doorstep Milk Disgrace
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Snowball-recipient etiquette, importing pig milk, takeaway vouchers, and the joy of fat. (Rec: 5/1/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www...
Trigger Warning: Breathing Discussion
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting burdens, unwelcome questions, Johnson’s pig fires, and James Bond’s mate.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfligh...
Europa Fire Shooters
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arguing on the radio, fleecing the rich, Phil Collins close-up, and some intimate male chat.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/top...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 83
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scanning magazines, trapping animals, getting your cat kidnapped by The Wailers, and Grace Jones hands over her knickers. (Rec: 31/12/20)Join the Iron...
The 2021 Ripley Odyssey - Part 1
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our deep dive into the new Believe It Or Not book begins with matchsticks, a mouth full of balls, fingerless bagpipes, and a qualified romantic. (Rec:...
Life Logistics - Ejector Seat Blame Game
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Being the baddies, opinions, robot vacuum cleaners, talking to strangers, and other stuff. (Rec: 29/12/20)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.p...
Apple Episode
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Worms in apples, apple pressing, Pinocchio’s apple, and some intense digging (without apples).Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 04/11/1977 Part 2
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Boney M’s avalanche of peace, one Elvis leaves as another arrives, Elton John has a slap-up feed, and PUNK!Join the Iron Filings Society: https://ww...
Ideas
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Us in meat form, our grab for power, idiot men, the Spice Girls, hardware stores, and knockers.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 82
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Arrow Petrol, tyre woes, the modern Pirelli calendar, Beeping Timmy leaves a review, and a new dive is announced.Join the Iron Filings Society: https:...
The Twits Odyssey - Part 22
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The odyssey ends, but not before we get caught up in Andy’s post-death sticker album legal woes. Also, twee swearing, Roald regresses, and we examin...
Life Logistics - Bring Back Fat Wallet
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bank loyalty, credit card machines, middle-class football fans, Yorkshire puddings, and the real Covid heroes. (Rec: 22/12/20)Join the Iron Filings So...
Lee Bowyer’s Wet Trousers
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Godcasting, peaks and troughs, beefy cheese, Northern Soul, and Monster DayJoin the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine...
Canal Boat Death Wish
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Twelve-hour funeral boozing, a missing bit, a pizza, fantasy quizzing and Billy Bonds’ warm-up.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.co...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 81
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A Scotsman with a grudge, getting muddled up, some TV news gossip, hating football, and Will Carling’s CD collection. (Rec: 17/12/20)Join the Iron F...