Top Flight Time Machine

Shooting A QC

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bum crack talk, a mindfulness class, shelves, memories of houses from the past, gatecrashers, and scolding strangers.  Join the Iron Filings Soci...

A Legal War

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The defamation battle of the year assessed, awards for the untalented, an unboxing follow-up, and secret disposals.  Join the Iron Filings Societ...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 210

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hucknall, Roy’s new single, comics, celeb encounters, Perspex violence, the Hunter’s Hat Trick, and the most sendings-off. (Rec: 15/6/23)  Jo...

The Pig Odyssey - Part 5

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Corvid talk on a train, a dolphin ban, the Tamworth Two, Carlton Cole, and Harry Redknapp rescues a donkey. (Rec: 14/6/23)  Join the Iron Filings...

History Box - Magic Alex Part 3

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Magazines, holiday gifts, the BeatlesCave, reversing, and 2am diesel syphoning. (Rec: 13/6/23)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreo...

Zoom-In Christmas

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Photo manipulation, Cheryl and Ashley, liking films, and Stevie Wonder messes about.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topf...

Initialling Samples

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Missing princess speculation, Stalin, maturing attitudes, a smashed bath tub, and Ben Elton.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon....

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 209

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brief dream chat, old school photography, bunny spotting, filming men, Bielsa, imagination analysis, and Terry Anderson. (Rec: 8/6/23) Join the I...

The Pig Odyssey - Part 4

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pig Beach, bear encounters, ghost attacks, universal basic income, the Branson connection, and history’s liveliest pig. (Rec: 7/6/23) Join the ...

History Box - Magic Alex Part 2

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susceptibility to persuasive characters, Hammers in Hollywood, online banking security, and bartering pods for sausages. (Rec: 6/6/23) Join the I...

Peanut Ad Dive

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Marketing strategies, lesser podcasts, lamb memories, a talking head ambush, and widow correspondence.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://ww...

Sock Gravel Friend

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling posh, playlists for dogs, being tracked, prepping, podding by post, Geoff Capes, and a forest house trek.  Join the Iron Filings Society:...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 208

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alternate facts, touchscreens, more Anderson Incident, wheel-feeding, the choke, hazards, the glove compartment, and boiled sweets. (Rec: 1/6/23) &nbs...

The Pig Odyssey - Part 3

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pigs in The Lancet, DNA, coining trouble, sexy eye patches, pig speed, pig sound, being eaten by pets, and a mixed grill in a bag. (Rec: 31/5/23) &nb...

History Box - Magic Alex Part 1

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We examine the Beatles’ inventor pal, including name-changing, plastic, Brian Jones, and tech disruption. (Rec: 30/5/23)  Join the Iron Filings...

Andrew’s Van

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New pod plug, data hating, hiding a film, the ‘Funhouse’ rights, an LA office, book talk, and a museum fail.  Join the Iron Filings Society: ...

Guernsey Jazz

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Island solitude, tax evasion, sauciness, a Nazi hospital, award defeat, and the continuing demise of football.  Join the Iron Filings Society: h...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 207

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A curtain-raiser, The Anderson Incident, Lynex, bodily rearrangement, horse fighting, and Roy and Blackie watch a video. (Rec: 25/5/23)  Join the...

The Pig Odyssey - Part 2

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Attenborough, Nat West pigs, entry-level marketing professionals, middle-aged BMXers, and black pigs do some breeding. (Rec: 24/5/23)  Join the I...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 10/6/1990 Part 2

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The coolness of 1990, Fatboy Slim ruins a new top, cheese corkage, urchins in anoraks, and the magic of MC Tunes. (Rec: 23/5/23)  Join the Iron F...

Police Action Now

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prediction scenes, a trip to Nottingham, royal conspiracies, and far right cult membership claims.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.p...

Cultural Overview

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Simon & Garfunkel bicker, USA For Africa vs Prince, lots of stuff we’ve been watching, and Steve Wright.  Join the Iron Filings Society: ht...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 206

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Footballers’ books, a bit of Noelplay, dodgy cops, a victory parade, some post-match tablets, and Soccer Sixes. (Rec: 17/5/23)  Join the Iron F...

The Pig Odyssey - Part 1

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A possible pig visit, pig anatomy facts, pig encounters, and savers. (Rec: 17/5/23)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfl...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 10/6/1990 Part 1

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pretty much just the chart rundown - honk honk! (Rec: 16/5/23)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine Hoste...

International Literature

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jarvis Cocker, more stationery, dirty book shops, a school report, and foreign bongo.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/top...

We Are Good Men

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A comedy show, self-care, Gregg Wallace, a public speaking fail, and a February bonus.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon....

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 205

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sanctimonious presenters, still saying, sweepers, Roy and Joe come together, post-Armageddon plans, and post-match noises. (Rec: 11/5/23)  Join t...

The Office Carnage Odyssey - Part 5

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bell bottoms, the hair genie, Big Tie, phone mix-ups, Tea Shop, fishing, a mashed car door, Mrs Vomit, and future plans. (Rec: 10/5/23)  Join the...

History Box - Sid James On Budgies Part 4

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Beatles blagging, wild parakeets, Millwall implosion, Sparkie Williams, Sid threatens a budgie, and ResultsBot vows to go clean. (Rec: 9/5/23)  J...

Taco Sunday

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kitchen cleaning, getting away for a bit, Teesside, accidental stalking, and asking about house valuations.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https...

Solar-Powered Micro Suns

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Transatlantic trolling, some science, a captured monkey, Gladiators, and the Lampard men.     Join the Iron Filings Society: https://ww...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 204

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nervous Walter, a lucky chant, an old young manager, hot tellies, and an amazing soccer watch. (Rec: 4/5/23)  Join the Iron Filings Society: http...

The Office Carnage Odyssey - Part 4

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A genuine office injury, mental health first aiders, living in fear, a canine visit, and lunchtime boozing. (Rec: 3/5/23)  Join the Iron Filings...

History Box - Sid James On Budgies Part 3

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sid thanks the telly, switching off after a show, accidental VHS wiping, some Sid info, and cage advice. (Rec: 2/5/23)  Join the Iron Filings Soc...

Audio-Visual Unboxing

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some stuff we got sent, some insurance tips, and disgraceful scenes.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine...

Fishy Fists

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A sporting legend buys bog rolls, stationery purchasing, schoolgirl handwriting, and Forest of Dean stuff.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https:...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 203

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More Roland Rat, nerves, adult nappies, Tubby’s sweet shop, Roy’s first job, and John raises his flag,  Join the Iron Filings Society: https:...

The Office Carnage Odyssey - Part 3

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

1970s sexism, Christmas party exclusion, The Likely Lads, omelette seduction, call centre hell, and pressing buttons. (Rec: 3/5/23)    Join ...

History Box - Sid James On Budgies Part 2

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tea, birds, Wimbledon, Great Uncle Augustus, Sid’s lodgings, and Italian eating times. (Rec: 2/5/23) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www...

Ramshackle Episode

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lethargy, aimless weekends, pioneering podcasting, shrinkflation, wild boars, and a pop star up the lapdancing.  Join the Iron Filings Society: h...

Dizzy Dots

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Music for babies, murder telly, spinning at work, Gok rings up, fat pics, and the Queen’s pool.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.pat...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 202

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Post-covid nift, a 1980s chairman, Vine, Diamond, Humphries, Parkinson, and Rat. (Rec: 27/4/23)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patre...

The Office Carnage Odyssey - Part 2

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Noises podcasting, tea set plans, office knitwear shame, Brent Cross, and discontinued confectionery. (Rec: 26/4/23)  Join the Iron Filings Socie...

History Box - Sid James On Budgies Part 1

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Covid recovery, pet shops, goldfish, landladies, a classic Carry On, and the NHS. (Rec: 26/4/23)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patr...

2024 - Year Of Our Bodies

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The PredictoFinger, a dog spies on a naked ex-footballer, shower methods, Blue Monday nonsense, and a vegan sex professor.  Join the Iron Filin...

Man Health MOT

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Some future deep dive considerations, movie song revivals, and Sam gets a thorough medical going over.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://ww...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 201

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Old newsagents, a smoking teacher, official abuse, the ‘Amor’, injuries, new towns, and the Cup Final kicks off.  Join the Iron Filings Socie...

The Office Carnage Odyssey - Part 1

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Storming the day out market and the suit market, spotting Lineker, chatting with Lumley, plus Don Brennan and C4 show development.  Join the Iron...

Life Logistics - Poppadom House Rules

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meal deals, curry Lamparding, a storage price hike, and document disposal fun while avoiding Feargal Sharkey.  Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...

Mouth Tyres

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A Sooty trip, accountants, motor management, shin pads, derby woe, and unwanted pop-ups.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/...

The Joy Of Darts

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The king of just resting, lamparding some stewards, crowdless sport, a superb guess, and Science Island.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 200

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Future Melchester thoughts, Heinz spaghetti dinners, half time drug ingestion, bubblecopters John Jaws, and Roy’s nicknames. (Rec: 6/4/23)  Joi...

The Noel Concorde Odyssey - Part 6

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Noel pre-empts this podcast, Daddy Warbucks, a terrible day, some different Noel content and the plane lands. (Rec: 5/4/23)  Join the Iron Filing...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 19/11/1978 Part 3

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greasemania, Travolta and Cage, our richest listener, cartoons in films, a mod shop ruckus, and some songs from the chart. (Rec: 4/4/23)  Join th...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 199

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recreating football, a war of nerves, air banners, Roy Jr gets on the telly, rhyming with John Weller, and subterranean dugouts. (Rec: 30/3/23)  ...

The Noel Concorde Odyssey - Part 5

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Deal Or No Deal news, some high performance content including a poem, KFC Chat, and jazz. (Rec: 29/3/23)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 19/11/1978 Part 2

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cats in the wild, Danish web design, Barnes literary scene updates, Ghost XL, and Bob Geldof defies the unions. (Rec: 28/3/23)  Join the Iron Fil...

Dad Curious

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A hotel coffee machine incident, a party plan, a jolly doctor, and a treacherous journey home from Liverpool.  Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 198

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wood procurement, turning and blowing, collapsing schools, an alien dinner badge, Kevin the Kitten, and some different times content. (Rec: 23/3/23) &...

The Noel Concorde Odyssey - Part 4

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Needless flight jargon, plane vs helicopter, animation plans, the King’s biscuits, and the cost of travelling. (Rec: 22/3/23)  Join the Iron Fi...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 19/11/1978 Part 1

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Blob husbandry, the best holiday noise, and the chart rundown. (Rec: 21/3/23)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflightti...

Sue Barker Emoji

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The end of banter telly, Blankety Blank, an erectile dysfunction investigation, and the IFS Christmas party.  Join the Iron Filings Society: http...

Digital Exploration

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fencing for health, a Soviet cheat, testosterone loss, and prostate checks.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttime...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 197

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An unsettled guest, fat cats, a bit of Noeltalk, Pat Sharp life tips, and a scratchcard game. (Rec: 16/3/23)  Join the Iron Filings Society: http...

The Noel Concorde Odyssey - Part 3

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A special guest, luggage talk, extra jargon, buying a radio station in mid-air, Richest Branston, and Noel gets increasingly excited. (Rec: 15/3/23) &...

Life Logistics - Toilet Turkey

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Night howling, an air fryer barbecue, Steve and Ange, swearing around babies, and dog-dragging. (Rec: 14/3/23)  Join the Iron Filings Society: ht...

Christmas Build-Up

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gift plans, Sam’s fake tree, giant cooking, boxes of chocolates, and a self-commissioned documentary.    Join the Iron Filings Society: ht...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 21/4/1974 Part 3

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Teenage listening, sexy bank robbers, a Sam duet, our plans to become MPs, Macca writes ‘Jet’, and some Wombles and Abba and a C5. (Rec: 12/3/23) ...

Spy Suspicions

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Foaming, frenzying, getting tapped up by the intelligence services, Nissan, Sunak, and Klopp.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 196

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A tribute to Penny, an editorial refreshment issue, Roy’s many gods, a white pitch, cotton wool boots, nerves, and Mark Owen. (Rec: 9/3/23)  Jo...

The Noel Concorde Odyssey - Part 2

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Noel discloses his flight history, has intrusive thoughts, Sam flies solo, Richard Keys, and school slogans. (Rec: 8/3/23)  Join the Iron Filings...

Life Logistics - Cream High

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Queen’s soaps, death news speculating, the teachings of a 100-year-old man, a spending query, and veggie chat. (Rec: 7/3/23)  Join the Iro...

Tooth Removal

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sam goes to the dentists, the external sinus, an anger vein, a Christmas tree policy shift, and monster hunting.  Join the Iron Filings Society: ...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 195

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A player-turned-teacher, tense Roy, knowledgeable fans, a rewritten snooker anthem, and some future tech appears. (Rec: 2/3/23)  Join the Iron Fi...

The Noel Concorde Odyssey - Part 1

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gremlins, Noelplay, technological motivations, a frustrated angry dad, Bond, a retraction, and Noelwear. (Rec: 1/3/23)   Join the Iron Filings So...

History Box - 1980s Rabies Mania Part 8

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A greased lens, a new shop explored, fat advice, rabies in France and a terrifying BBC film. (Rec: 28/2/23)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https...

RIP Terry Venables

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Roaring awake, lazy Sunday stuff, a tooth problem, and our tribute to the architect of Euro 96.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patre...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 21/4/1974 Part 2

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tip talk, early Wombles, a self-flowing river, The Spoon, a Glitter spin-off, and Avengers admin. (Rec: 26/2/23)  Join the Iron Filings Society: ...

Bring Back Angus

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sniping at radio stations, pop music, recommendations, and another nail in football’s coffin.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patre...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 194

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Bellamy’s rage increases, Nat Gosden struggles, football pub talkers, a pre-match atrocity, and a nice away kit. (Rec: 23/2/23)  Join the I...

The Rod Hull Odyssey - Part 6

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Best best mate name, old Leeds stuff, wet Alf Garnett, bad houseboat research, Parky, and the big eggs hatch. (Rec: 22/2/23)  Join the Iron Filin...

History Box - 1980s Rabies Mania Part 7

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Magic, insecurity, the Pigeon Street link, Sam does a joke, and some rabies arrives by boat. (Rec: 21/2/23)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https...

Emergency Pod - New Argentina President

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Javier Milei, his dead dog, his chainsaw, and how the UK could be next.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemac...

Incredible Shoehorn

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Beatboxing, poor and/or expensive light festivals, a charity flounce, friendship maintenance, and embracing TikTok.  Join the Iron Filings Societ...

Grifting Drinks

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Assorted pop acts, Lineker in the pub, the shpuke, I’m A Celeb, Animal Kwackers, and Prowse.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreo...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 193

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Claret kit history, a terrible vantage point, awful opinions, enraged Bellamy gets done, and an old-timer returns. (Rec: 16/2/23)  Join the Iron ...

The Rod Hull Odyssey - Part 5

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A now-disgraced kids show, a nervous bugler, bus conductors, and Rod’s best mate. (Rec: 15/2/23)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.pa...

History Box - 1980s Rabies Mania Part 6

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Investigative journalism, fear of ‘the other’, a happy rabid dog, pet stats, and grassing for Britain. (Rec: 14/2/23)  Join the Iron Filings ...

Escaped Italian Lion

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some fireworks, grown men dressed up, pocket pebbles, hermitage trouble, and a parasympathetic nervous system.  Join the Iron Filings Society: ht...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 21/4/1974 Part 1

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just the chart rundown really. (Rec: 12/2/23)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine Hosted on Acast. See a...

Waiter Envelope Badge

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Living near the National Archive, the Duchy of Cornwall, an Indian meal, C-3PO gets on eBay, and leaving gigs early.  Join the Iron Filings Socie...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 192

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Father/son gaming, tactics, cup rivalry, posh trains, alluring Penny, sprains, and a computer contest. (Rec: 9/2/23)  Join the Iron Filings Socie...

The Rod Hull Odyssey - Part 4

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An apology, crossbows, big eggs, new baby mayhem, and Rod’s dad. (Rec: 8/2//23)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflig...

History Box - 1980s Rabies Mania Part 5

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Respecting rabies, chilling dystopias, a sponsored cat, a horror circus, and selling fish to the rich. (Rec: 7/2//23) Join the Iron Filings Socie...

Noel Zealand

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into Noel Edmonds’ latest antics in and around his New Zealand compound.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/to...

New York Odyssey

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

American catchphrases, posh fireworks, collaborating with Lineker, Pickleball, and a rat-killing mayor.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://w...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 191

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Milkmen’s greasy spoon, scrambled eggs, Norman’s thigh tape, the ‘seven-on-two’, a prophecy error, BMX stuff, and murder admission. (Rec: 2/2/...

The Rod Hull Odyssey - Part 3

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Getting on telly as kids, Australia flights, dwelling on the bad stuff, keeping secrets, Salford showbiz buffet, and attacking the Queen Mum. (Rec: 1/...

History Box - 1980s Rabies Mania Part 4

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Implausibility, a delivery miracle, a dog bite film, continental armpit warnings, and Jon Pertwee’s rate card. (Rec: 31/1/23) Join the Iron Fil...