Top Flight Time Machine

The Owen Odyssey - Part 7

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our mums’ guts, Hologram Whitney, footballer tweets, dead cats on tables, and the secrets of the paparazzi. (Rec: 11/3/20)Join the Iron Filings Soci...

Terry Nutkins v Johnny Depp

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Animal Magic in Scotland, Europe’s biggest baby, Shark joy, what’s inside snooker balls and a new cat infiltration.Join the Iron Filings Society: ...

Non-Dyer Wall Talk

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re a wall pod now – plus, our call for Britain’s greatest moments, ghost activity, and a torque injury.Join the Iron Filings Society: https:/...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 40

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The 40th episode of this odyssey is solely devoted to the cover of the 5th September 1981 issue of Roy of the Rovers. And some other stuff. (Rec:...

The Owen Odyssey - Part 6

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Days, CHiPs, Hart To Hart, Manimal, our sitcom plan, shapeshifting and being bob-on. (Rec: 4/4/20)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.pat...

Icelandic Christmas Folklore

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Attenborough’s mad world of ants, the Yule Lads, advent calendars, volunteering as celeb syringers, and Elton meets Arsene.Join the Iron Filings Soc...

Diego Maradona

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our tribute to the greatest footballer who ever lived. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 39

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Spertons, how we’ll be ended, ROTR After Dark, Melchester’s deluded fans enrage us again, and the next Odyssey confirmed. (Rec: 27/2/20)Join the I...

The Owen Odyssey - Part 5

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Beckham and his ‘uncle’, VAR takes his eye off the ball, our dystopian raspberry future, the TFTM dinner club and a tiny bit of Michael. (Rec: 27/...

A Cockney at Oxford?

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The best British moments, Dominic Cummings, Shaun Ryder, Lovers Rock, and Michael McIntyre on Spurs.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon...

Gladiators and Wispas

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gladiators and Wispas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 38

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Roy tries to single-handedly tackle Rovers’ hooligan problem but goes full Lampard instead. (Rec: 20/2/20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

The Owen Odyssey - Part 4

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The TFTM reach, sea filings, Owen gets mugged off by Shearer and asks his parents for World Cup penalty tips. (Rec: 19/4/20) Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Koi Carp For Cockneys

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Wall recap, a life-altering chimp attack, snooker, psychology nonsense, ants, and a dog statue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

All The Trimmings

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Sid James/Peter Sutcliffe connection, Broadmoor Christmas dinner, more parental humiliation, and reggae. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 37

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The coconut crab, nightwear, an addiction to murder, and Roy has a dilemma. (Rec: 13/2/20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

The Owen Odyssey - Part 3

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A train to France 98, Andy’s demise, epilepsy, a bit of Bowie, and Michael’s over-analysis. (Rec: 12/2/20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

The Joy of CNN

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Monopoly, the end of Trump, Arsene Wenger’s audiobook, and illicit schoolyard trading. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Touch & Steel

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The literary event of 2020, an armchair, Bananarama and new bin talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 36

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Roy’s ghost wife takes part in a foursome; plus autographing, Murphy’s Mob, and a run-in with two sets of ultras. (Rec: 06/02/20) Hosted on Acast....

The Owen Odyssey - Part 2

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael and England get to France 98 but Hoddle gets frustrated by his players’ ability. Plus some Earth Tournament news and Sam’s unofficial half...

'Daddy, Why Did You Lie?’

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Herr Bauer’s press button, the soil at Burnham Beeches, frisbee dog, and the Premier League’s new name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Sunderland Hot Bodies

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Hairy Cornflake, why early Loaded created TFTM, and a rat-hole pervert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 35

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hallucinogens, tongue sandwiches, and a drunk Penny continues to troll Roy before the Race family head to the royal wedding. (Rec: 29/01/20) Hosted on...

The Owen Odyssey - Part 1

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We begin a shallow dive into Michael Owen's 'Rebooted' autobiography. Gazza's La Manga rig, solitude, and Sinitta's World Cup 98 influence. (Rec: 30/0...

Danny Dyer vs The Style Council

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ghosts, The Wall, pub fighting, a kiddie camp story, and Lampard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check Your Bits

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Modern music, Sir John Blowie, Sam’s doctor letter, Pele’s birthday, and a death-faking fish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 34

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The weird enclosure at the 1981 Human Royal Wedding, the Chiswick Soul Patrol, and football fan parks. (Rec: 23/01/20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

The Ripley Odyssey - Part 8

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

James Garner v Glen A Larson, and a bit from the Ripley book too. (Rec: 22/01/20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another Football Episode

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Comebacks, the pressure of fans, Lampard’s refuelling methods, and more pro-PPV common sense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Covid Cul-de-sac

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding tiers, ghost Christmas plans, and entitled football fans (again). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 33

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Roy catches anxiety and gets a nice touch from his players. Meanwhile we examine crabbing, shelling peas, drug tablets and a garden fire. (Rec: 1...

The Ripley Odyssey - Part 7

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From a tasty-looking dog tongue to Pancho From The Flats’ goose… and almost everything in between. (Rec: 15/1/20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Continental Breakfast Unboxed

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Demon map needs, cheese analysis, a sealing machine opportunity, egg shelling, and Boris Johnson steals from Len. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Kid Football Passport Scam

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A new nickname, our producer stag, more reasons why football is rubbish, and Roger Taylor talks printer ink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 32

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Penny steps out of line, and Roy offers to take on some away fans and their Aunt while falling foul of an unwanted cloud. (Rec: 10/01/20) Hosted on Ac...

The Ripley Odyssey - Part 6

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s mostly hair, this one. And beards. (Rec: 09/01/20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reflections On The Wall

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our favourite TV show is back and we’re buying the board game. Plus hiking, eBay tips and conspiracy mates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Fleet Foot Frankie

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do we want Trump to die? Plus Spitting Image, Lampard’s fractious mental state and TOTP1990. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 31

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Roy models the new Melchester strip, Charlie Carter reveals his roots, and Roy has some strange casting ideas for the Rovers TV drama. (Rec: 02/01/20)...

The Ripley Odyssey - Part 5

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sam wages war on time, plus monkey childnapping, sedating a lion, bum eggs and more. (Rec: 01/01/20) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

The Ripley Odyssey - Part 4

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A bit of Prince, Sam’s rat fear, a potato ban revoked, some racy Toronto plans and a skin-shedding man. (Rec: 23/12/19) Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Top Flight Millionaires

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our net worth revealed, Ghetto Heaven, swearing footballers and a painful memory from behind the Iron Curtain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Pumpkin Discount

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Playing on concrete and metal, Harry Kane’s gender reveal party, renewing wedding vows, vasectomy reversal influencing, and Bielsa’s games room. H...

The Ripley Odyssey - Part 3

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Big-spleened fish men, the toe claw, watermelon chest-chopping, hands-free table tennis and a hotel car. (Rec 18/12/19) Hosted on Acast. See aca...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 30

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Things get nasty during Melchester’s Scottish friendly, but Roy lightens the mood with an amazing revelation. (Rec: 27/12/19) Hosted on Acast. See a...

The Ripley Odyssey - Part 2

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Live from a photoshoot… clowns, barnacles, freckles, radio presenter archery boasts, and a key in the skull. (Rec: 12/12/19) Hosted on Acast. See ac...

The Ripley Odyssey - Part 1

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The start of our deep dive into Ripley’s Believe It Or Not 2020 - sorry but it’s no football and almost all animals. (Rec: 04/12/19) Hosted on Aca...

Countdown Bath

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lampards senior and junior, the roofers derby, more food hiding, a pumpkin war, and the Electric Mouse returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Floppy Criminals

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Serial killers, lonely kids, the future of the 2p, Paul Heaton, stage-licking, a theft accusation, hiding food, and the reboil. Hosted on Acast. See a...

The Melchester Odyssey – Part 29

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

More drama in Rovers’ pointless post-relegation end-of-season match in Scotland against Weston Villa. (Rec: 19/12/19) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

ResultsBot’s Halfway House

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

1990s sarnies, kids spending pity-time with their parents, becoming a lord for £20, more accidental noncing, and a record is broken by some racists. ...

Premier League Preview 20/21

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our new favourite player name, predictions galore, fit and proper Mike Ashley, Bielsa’s plans, and Jake Humphreys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 28

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Roy visits a distillery, his best mate gets clingy, and we hear about the greatest work experience kid ever. (Rec: 11/12/19) Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Dream Radio Hero Work

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Which Radio 1 DJs were crying on the inside? Plus a bush-based rite of passage, coining psychologists, an amazing shower curtain and dirty football ma...

Six Times A Day

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Covid vaccine side-effects, laxative plans, getting sacked, our future as travel experts, and the Spurs documentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 27

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Fleabagging of football, vampire TV licence inspectors, and the Logans cause a stir during Rovers’ Scottish trip. (Rec: 05/12/19) Hosted on Acas...

Billionaire Skip Wars

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elon Musk puts a chip in Messi’s brain, Roger Taylor dispenses some more advice, and we dissect the Harry Maguire case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Creature Market

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Vaccine chat, Sam goes full Icke, holiday megawasps, blunt interviewing, Jung’s violence, and alpacas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 26

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Relegation misery is forgotten as Rovers head for Scotland and prepare to become TV stars. (Rec: 28/11/19) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Glamping Blood Feud

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sam’s weekend away, Dot Cotton’s disloyalty, circus skills, and cheap dining tips from Roger Taylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Ask Pele!

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What women want, the best photo ever, 50 Cent in Sunderland, and Roger Taylor’s pamphlets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 25

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

‘Planing’ the magazine world, doing odd jobs for Rod Stewart, end-of-season celebrations, some talc, and an exciting new project for Roy. (Rec: 20...

The Unwinnable Del Boy

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Doctor’s notes, trivialising Abba, Covid coining, axe-throwing, and a robin with a message. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Canal Lampard Encounter

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Biddy Baxter is enraged by some Jocky Wilson massage footage, our dream festival line-up, a power play on the swings, a £1 school gun, and house part...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 24

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rovers fans gather outside Roy’s house before he takes the chopper to the big relegation match. Plus there’s a mystery sub and the joy of self-com...

Cinema Snack Fiasco

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dating advice, wood acquisition, and Glen A Larson gets annoyed about Michael Knight’s twin’s face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Van Day

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Van-manning, paint disposal, a fireworks cabinet, losing some metal, Lance Armstrong, and the hammock life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 23

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A close look at Peter Bowles… oh, and Roy invents gaslighting, donates his old telly to Rovers and faces an unlikely relegation-dodging task. (Rec: ...

Roger Taylor’s Dishoom Voucher

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Escaped cows, bush journalism, hotel fire alarms, a godfather gift and more. (NB: We both agreed that this was a lovely episode) Hosted on Acast. See ...

Best Times/Worst Times

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pies, cream teas, Morecambe & Wise, an exploding head, painting, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 22

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some pomp, Elton John’s sex logistics, and Roy plans a move to London. (Rec: 31/10/2019) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Top Dollar or Casual Bloke?

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dressing room celebrations, smelting racist statues, monkey mayhem, and being policed by our children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Split From Split

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A hidden laptop, a burning boat, shell theft, the threat of jail, and a dramatic predicting climax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 21

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With hordes of Rovers fans locked outside the ground, Roy gives some friendly advice to opposing captain Don Jeavons and plans retirement in the Lake ...

The Air

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Driving a 60s Jag with a train robber, sound issues, Souness and Wilkins in Italy, and Bielsa in the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Smelting

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Xerox saga reaches a conclusion and we hatch some new plans involving gold and Victorian grave-plundering. Plus shape-throwing and Toy Day. Hosted...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 20

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The terror of serious illness, a new throw-in podcast, a crooked ref, a nice meal out for the Race family & dressing room hi-jinks. (Recorded 19/1...

Ortolan Zeitgeist

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A mailbag update, some advice for Johnny Depp, songbird consumption cosmos stuff, and our new woodland campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Louie?

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thermos flasks, Facebook birth wrongness, a shock Leniverse appointment and some predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 19

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some exhausting shooting practice followed by a surprise spectator at Melchester v Zalmo in the European Cup… (Recorded 10/10/2019) Hosted on Acast....

IFS Big Week

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dishing out insults, predicting tactics, Chip Sunday, a Victorian graveyard, and Ennio Morricone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

ResultsBot and ERNIE

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A lockdown houseguest, some stunning Leniverse news, a barefoot street chase, and Russian toes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 18

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Roy covets Blackie Gray’s wife and considers widowship while enjoying The Dukes of Hazzard and burning his clothes. (Recorded 02/10/2019) Hosted on ...

Andy Three-Hammocks

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

New words to Liverpool from the rappers, leaving a speech in the pub (but not the pub that Pele is in), seagulls eating other animals, and crow grudge...

Business Geese

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kenny Dalglish’s phone, a TFTM drummer, hammocks, penguins, and sleeping over a rope.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 17

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Roy wears himself out while trying to crush Rotherton and almost dies from sadness, but not before inspiring the rest of the Melchester team. (Recorde...

The Xerox Perpetuity

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Photocopier torment, ResultsBot’s COVID nightmare, a Premier League look back and a vaccine theory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

Humans of Honour - Mick Talbot

20 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

He's the keyboard king who was 50% of The Style Council and enjoyed spells with Dexy's Midnight Runners and Roger Daltrey and Wilko Johnson - and we'v...

Personal Ice Cream Service

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mad dads, a softball/golfer altercation, postman tales, and some buried money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 16

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Roy has a shave and gets out on the pitch to try and get over Penny, with his players all talking behind his back. (Recorded 19/09/2019) Hosted on Aca...

SAS BBQ

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This was going to be a Keegan Hamburg Odyssey episode but we got sidetracked. Includes self-immolation, Raoul Moat, One Direction and the dark net. Ho...

Paternal Hand-Holding

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Insomnia, a night accident, drunk injuries, lung capacity, massive cosmos stuff, and the predictions are back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Ripley & Wilcox Clone Army

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

La Liga, Geoffrey Chichester, Morrissey, telly tips, and wart removal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 15

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Penny storms off to her mother's and Roy enjoys being home alone. For a while... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Humans of Honour - Stan Hey

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our interview with the writer whose credits include Auf Wiedersehen Pet, The Manageress, Spender and a host of official World Cup films. Hosted on Aca...

Up The Gelato

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Banning fans from football, ice cream queuing and the cosmos, and a couple of new games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grandad’s Football Boast

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Family Zoom quizzes, documentaries, framing a newspaper cutting, Hoddle & Waddle’s flop follow-up, and private detectives. Hosted on Acast. See ...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 14

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Roy holds a successful snowbound Sunday training session, but trouble is brewing at home. And where is Ernie Gosden in 2019? Hosted on Acast. See acas...

A View To A Kill

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In his new 80's movie podcast Sam Delaney joins his cousin Bruce to look back at the only Bond movie to use a plotline stolen from Minder, an elderly ...