Top Flight Time Machine

Life Logistics - Drink Value

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Self-nicknaming, child crime, kids TV casting, wedding postponement, and shelving. (Rec: 5/5/20)Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com...

Ape Pillow

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bed history, breaking into a museum, sleeping in meetings, battling with celebs’ lawyers, and some old football.Join the Iron Filings Society: https...

Stan Bowles’ Ambulance

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cake antics, a family treats powerplay, napping science, illegal blue lights, and buying film rights in a pub.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://w...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 48

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Arnie Meckiff’s shop, Roy’s personal taxi, VIP prison, Mike Tyson road rage, and a punch is thrown. (Rec: 30/4/20)Join the Iron Filings Society: h...

The Snow White Odyssey - Part 6

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The pros and cons of dreams, canal boat hypnotherapy, Derren Brown’s Croydon head-spell, and a little bit of Snow White. (Rec: 29/4/20)Join the Iron...

Life Logistics - Water

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

French landlady issues, noisy eaters, addiction help and more in our first Life Logistics episode! (Rec: 28/4/20)Join the Iron Filings Society: h...

Lampard Sacked

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An emergency pod about Frank Lampard’s dismissal from Chelsea that ends up being about David Batty instead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Snow Fun

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listener abuse, deep fat frying, cable woe, viewing tips, and Sunderland skiing.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimema...

Death By Grace Jones

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chess teams, some dadnapping, a bit of euthanasia, and some teenage mischief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 47

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Banning thoughts, Roy’s Turkish prison memories, Blackie offers to deal with Trevor Brinsden, and a shocking shop revelation. (Rec: 23/4/20)Join the...

The Snow White Odyssey - Part 5

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How children are conceived, Disney snobbery, Northern mining, universal basic income, and lax dwarf security. (Rec: 22/4/20)Join the Iron Filings Soci...

Not Blue Monday

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Venn diagrams, telly talk, banned baby names, and Top of the Pops debuts.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine H...

Squirrel Gang

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Astroturf incursion, a Nazi monkey, some showbiz gossip, dadnapping, dad lying, and 2021 predictions.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreo...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 46

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kenny Logan’s audacity, Roy’s bullworker, Vic’s fury, a ‘Wahoooo!’, and a couple of death masks. (Rec: 16/4/20)Join the Iron Filings Society...

The Snow White Odyssey - Part 4

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did this film trigger Hitler? Who the hell does Snow White think she is? Plus Italian TV and we visit the dwarfs’ diamond mine. (Rec: 15/4/20)Join t...

The Tao Of Blobby

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A great film, a great board game, Footballball, Liam Gallagher, and displaying your true self.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/t...

Little Sam

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shorter than usual due to technical issues but still time for chat about body heat, covid liars, and orange peel pens.Join the Iron Filings Society: h...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 45

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Supine vs lupine, small-forehead prejudice, spamming, Bryan Ferry’s worst teacher, school disco injustice and white supremacy.Join the Iron Filings ...

The Snow White Odyssey - Part 3

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Huntsman mulls over his job description, bird authority, and Snow White escapes into the depths of the forest. (Rec: 8/4/20)Join the Iron Filings ...

Mandle-Burning Man-Child

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A pest control update, investing in the comfort market, and a potato story from the countryside.Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com...

The 50 Greatest British Moments - Part 5

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The top ten… a classic spiking, a killer year, a sausage, the birth of Lamparding, a pair of Harveys and the winner is declared. Hosted on Acast. Se...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 44

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a new face and the reappearance of an old one, we hear about the Melchester gay scene, and the perils of 1980s motoring. (Rec: 2/4/20)Join t...

The Snow White Odyssey - Part 2

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Prince arrives with a whole load of dodgy entitlement, the Queen is enraged and commissions a special box to give to the Huntsman. (Rec: 1/4/20)Jo...

The 50 Greatest British Moments - Part 4

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

20-11… Vardy fuel, road rage, equalising stuff, the best selfie, a bald kid, an escaped bear, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

The 50 Greatest British Moments - Part 3

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

30-21… dominos, corpse-boozing, stadium-soiling, the Clough clump, a dead sheep, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 43

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Roy’s dilemma is resolved, the dismantling of Paco Diaz, a shock phone call from Penny, and how to remove your fingerprints in a hurry. (Rec: 26/3/2...

The Snow White Odyssey - Part 1

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A deserted Danish theme park, a bucket of chump, a mirror with plenty to say and our current Queen’s FIFA obsession. (Rec 25/3/20)Join the Iron Fili...

The 50 Greatest British Moments - Part 2

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

40-31… Blankety Blank, Mark E. Smith, swearing, pencil-smuggling, digging, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mouse Emergency!

20 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sam discovered a mouse infestation in his rig - here’s what happened next… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 50 Greatest British Moments - Part 1

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

50-41, including a horse, Alan Titchmarsh, apartheid, fancy dress, a goalkeeper, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 42

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Superbrat causes trouble again, messing with FIFA 20, John Veg turns up, and the ref puts Roy in an impossible position. (Rec: 19/3/20)Join the Ir...

The Owen Odyssey - Part 8

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How a TV show refused to shut down, a look at Minder, South American tit-kicking and Michael’s list of bluechip companies. (Rec: 18/3/20)Join the Ir...

Pervert Story

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why Simon had to die, a park-based powerplay, and a CBD unboxing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reginald Bosanquet’s Disco

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dental agony, Barry Gibb’s Christmas song rage, a Barbara Windsor tribute and a raid on Argentina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 41

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rovers’ Division 2 campaign gets underway with tension between Roy and both Vic Guthrie AND Nat Gosden. Meanwhile, the ref has plenty to say. (Rec: ...

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...