Top Flight Time Machine

Life Logistics - Jaded

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A hammockcast, prison talk, inner voices, pen logistics, and child bedtime psychology. (Rec: 8/6/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.p...

Walking Men

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Milk crisis management, the Queen rejects us, Millwall UTTOTA, and a social media death. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/t...

Glyn At The Hub

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bowie’s secret love, Seal’s spaghetti, and a surprise crier at a Beatles Q&A Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfl...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 105

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An underwhelming cover, Shoot v Match, Roy invades a dressing room, Blackie gets paranoid, and there’s a playing field appeal. (Rec: 3/6/21) Jo...

The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 19

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Predicting a riot, seeing off some skinheads, watching rude stuff with your parents, and Rod has a nice shower and more. (Rec: 2/6/21) Join the I...

Life Logistics - Mini Chernobyls

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Weird life coaches, the work of the Farrelly Brothers, microwave advice, the BBC’s podcasts, and some urinal tips. (Rec: 1/6/21) Join the Iron ...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 5/5/1998

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A stealth mission in a dentist’s reception and the top 40 rundown. (Rec: 23/5/2021) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topf...

Scams Good And Bad

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Telly recommendations, swindling, naivety, and a school talent show. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine ...

Sausages Of War

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dodging Bin Laden, Mastermind’s original meat agenda, and avoiding rolling news. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflig...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 104

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 10p mix-up, childhood nicking, casual terrace racism, and Roy plans a close-up post-match inspection. (Rec: 27/5/21) Join the Iron Filings So...

The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 18

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The posh man’s history of discos, Peter Crouch’s plane snake fears, and Rod dances the swirl. (Rec: 26/5/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: ...

History Box - Rasputin Part 6

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We reach the end of the story as Rasputin refuses to die from tea, cake and shooting. (Rec: 25/5/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.p...

Sam Skippers The Ship

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An influential ad man, an ill-timed party, sexy winter sports, and the state of the nation. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.co...

Speed Awareness Course

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drone footage, the Queen Mum goes underground, Titchmarsh power play, and Millwall insurance. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon....

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 103

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Progressive editorial ideas, sleeping during meetings, and the Rovers board get the cash out but will it all go into junior bank accounts? (Rec: 20/5/...

The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 17

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Will they/won’t they shows, vasectomising guinea pigs, dental shenanigans, and getting amongst it up the disco. (Rec: 19/5/21) Join the Iron Fi...

History Box - Rasputin Part 5

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Getting an ADHD diagnosis, hanging out with Julian Dicks and John Barrowman, well-endowed celebs, and Rasputin’s pickled knob. (Rec: 18/5/21) J...

Some Great Saturdays

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The mystery and magic of sleep, the perils of meow-meow, Terence Trent D’Arby, Sphanx, and Lyons Tea Houses. Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 03/12/1984 - Part 3

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A blind man’s life is saved, The Face magazine vs Mucking About magazine, and forced haircut redemption. (Rec: 9/5/21) Join the Iron Filings So...

Sheds Large And Small

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The toy cut-off age, Max Headroom, stickering enemy territory, and Lampard v Bielsa previewed. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 102

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 Rovers buckle in the season opener, Walter Williams learns about kissing, and Roy considers the academic scene. Join the Iron Filings Socie...

The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 16

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Townswomen’s Guild, Rod’s horsey ride cocktail, and gentlemen’s area talk with John Motson and Frank Bough. (Rec: 12/5/21) Join the Iro...

History Box - Rasputin Part 4

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Moon-podding, sheltered accommodation, Rasputin heals by telegram and by spitting, and gets a job off the tsar. (Rec: 11/5/21) Join the Iron Fili...

Haystacks At Church

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The start of a new era, a wrestling career dream, a bus dog, a mystery room, and English Heritage bigs itself up. Join the Iron Filings Society: ...

Child! Child!

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tool hire, lad mag awfulness, Millwall identity theft, and Lampard’s tenure predicted. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/t...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 101

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Old World Cup joy, capitalism’s final victory, genius behaviour, and some Melchester stuff. (Rec: 6/5/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https:...

The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 15

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pitch smells, non-match boozing, John Motson arrives, the Essex Ape, the Shaggy Gordon Taylor, and the real Popeye. (Rec: 5/5/21) Join the Iron F...

History Box - Rasputin Part 3

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A third ball, Samming about, small talk, a blocked drain, and the swimming lessons grift. (Rec: 4/5/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://ww...

Live Sacking

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A wish comes true mid-pod, no bants, banking memories, Nelson worries, and a sandwich power play. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patr...

Giant Haystacks’ Podcast

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A garden erection, male physical improvement, Bruce Lee, and crow news. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachi...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 100

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Selling a nifty, shedding subscribers, a dodgy doctor, Roy paints his nails, and the new season starts. (Rec: 29/4/21) Join the Iron Filings Soci...

The Yesterday’s Hero Odyssey - Part 14

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cheese pain, Glynis Barber triggering, drunken dinner with Rod, and owning a footballer. (Rec: 28/4/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://ww...

History Box - Rasputin Part 2

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of stuff about horses, plus getting washed, and Rasputin’s objective is revealed. (Rec: 27/4/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://w...

The Danger Of Fat

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A frying nightmare, a corn cob, drinking spiders, and a new chapter begins.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttime...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 03/12/1984 Part 2

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam v Britain’s Prince, a riddle, Dusty Bin, a Glynis Barber plea, and ridiculous lyrics. (Rec: 30/4/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: h...

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....