Top Flight Time Machine
Episodes
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...
Bedtime 2 (2nd Attempt)
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Loungewear, goblin mode, airport security, sleep issues, snooker commentary, and texts from doctors. (This time with the correct audio!) Jo...
Sweets
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are chocolates sweets? Also, a video farewell, firework-swallowing, jigsaw-poisoning, local sweets, and snus. Join the Iron Filings Society: ht...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 20/6/1999 Part 2
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finding diamonds, an outrageous canine guest, a friend of the pod, book shop negotiation, and some music stuff. (Rec: 29/1/23) Join the Iron Fili...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 190
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Forest chat, fictional football careers, hard man Vic, more names on hoardings, and a new comic is launched. (Rec: 26/1/23) Join the Iron Filings...
The Rod Hull Odyssey - Part 2
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evil sleepers, Carol Vorderman’s love life, hypocrisy, big-chinned celebs, LazyTown, and Rod’s domestic life. (Rec: 25/1/23) Join the Iron Fi...
History Box - 1980s Rabies Mania Part 3
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heart location, moving to Portugal, old photos, mess definition, and travelling not holidaying. (Rec: 24/1/23) Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...
Jazz Brunch
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New York plans, saying embarrassing stuff, USA culture, and the Battenberg cake. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/to...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 20/6/1999 Part 1
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stock, Aitken & Waterman, a canine guest, and the chart rundown. (Rec: 22/1/23) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfl...
Peter Purves’ Compound
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Self-abuse motivations, Blue Peter team pic, bear lasagne thief, the Rooneys, and pet surgery news. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.p...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 189
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Father/son FIFA grief, Roy says a strange thing in his action jacket before licencing his reflective system and getting drunk, and Rob gets bullied. (...
The Rod Hull Odyssey - Part 1
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Refusing This Is Your Life, Bill Oddie quizzes with Sam, Eamonn Andrews gets fighty, Emu and Orville are held hostage, and Cheggers gets attacked. (Re...
History Box - 1980s Rabies Mania Part 2
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rabies today, cure distribution, visiting ‘France’, wet markets and covid, and relocating to Antarctic. (Rec: 17/1/23) Join the Iron Filings...
Three Puddings Sam
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Blood-letting with an uncle, some tube-clambering, an overindulgence of sweetness, and Christmas taste-testing plans. Join the Iron Filings Soci...
Very Long Episode
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas begins, fruit cake and cheese, gig talk, Savile, and Sam scrambles eggs wrong. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 188
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Patronising media, an unknown kit manufacturer, a fish-filleting legend, a sausage duo, and acronym hate. (Rec: 12/1/23) Join the Iron Filings S...
The 2023 Ripley Odyssey - Part 6
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A bouncing bridge, Wembley stats, a Hammersmith stand-off, foaming, sex maniacs, and a stupidity tax. (Rec: 11/1/23) Join the Iron Filings Socie...
History Box - 1980s Rabies Mania Part 1
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Foam, hair products, Paul Weller’s dad, double crown hell, and dodgy allotments. (Rec: 10/1/23) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.pat...
Music Or Football?
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The matchday chore, Keane meets Yaffle, the Jackson connection, and other great TFTM achievements. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.pa...
The Soho Accusation Technique
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
School issues, the Tory conference, a dirty old man up the park, Strictly, and imperial phase Brucie. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 187
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bringing back booting and rabies, McKay’s god image and healing qualities, and Roy takes the credit for everything. (Rec: 5/1/23) Join the Iro...
The 2023 Ripley Odyssey - Part 5
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Editorial choices, lion photography, Oscar praise, a cat army, threat management, and some phobias. (Rec: 4/1/23) Join the Iron Filings Society:...
History Box - The 'Last Christmas' Video Part 4
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Researching Kathy Hill, Andrew is celebrated, George tinkers, a great drunk shot, and it all ends. (Rec: 3/1/23) Join the Iron Filings Society:...
Cookie’s Birthday
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A computer man, some canine bad behaviour, a problem, a daredevil mascot, more mascot chat, and being chased by sheep. Join the Iron Filings Soc...
Pray For Bonnie
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Vita Modula clean-up, Stacey Solomon, a beloved cat gets hurt, and a fox and a fence. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/t...
Memoriam Noises
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus mini-episode that started out as something else. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine Hosted on A...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 186
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Star Wars figures, Roy goes in goal and plays god, Club Botham, Rob ignores feedback, progress, and a sweaty Bobby Robson dream. (Rec: 29/12/22)  ...
The 2023 Ripley Odyssey - Part 4
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A rabbit contributes, mail cats, a double banana, and some human-looking artefacts. (Rec: 28/12/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreo...
History Box - The 'Last Christmas' Video Part 3
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GM arrives in style, great greet-acting, a grumpy caretaker, a real-life boyfriend, and Spike Milligan’s unrequited love. (Rec: 27/12/22) Join...
Bald Man In Wigtown
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A trip to Scotland, a menuless café, nonocliers, a hotel room picnic, tomato talk, and a perfume gift. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://w...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 7/6/1970 Part 3
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Delaney Christmas Day plans, David Essex films, a life of crime considered, and a problematic hit dissected. (Rec: 25/12/22) Join the Iron Filin...
Beware The Two-Wheeled Grass
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ronnie Pickering, Murdoch quits, cash deals, fly-tipping, free books, and Brandreth feedback. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 185
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Robinson, our emigration plans, Roy’s dad, a spider car, petrol money, and Charlie Carter gets injured again. (Rec: 22/12/22) Join the...
The 2023 Ripley Odyssey - Part 3
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Forced accountant listening, Slade origin info, a voice legend, holiday observing, James Bantz, butcher bird, and evolution. (Rec: 21/12/22) Joi...
History Box - The 'Last Christmas' Video Part 2
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Album titles, Andrew’s influence, The Beatles of the Rings, musical alchemy, and a skiing PR trip with John Pigface. (Rec: 20/12/22) Join the ...
Ringo’s Furniture
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Beatle visits Blue Peter, steel, Perspex, plastic, a little man with some radiators, and some breaking news. Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...
The Luxury Of Chaos
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nature’s fightback, empty office pod nests, celebrity misbehaviour, early morning sport, mum-shaming, and new school talk. Join the Iron Filin...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 184
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Free stuff, Charlie Nicholas, slalom runs, a Benny Hill funeral, dead former lovers, I-Spy, bowing, and the captain’s room. Join the Iron Fili...
The 2023 Ripley Odyssey - Part 2
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A mine rat and other hero animals, a creepy finger, childhood swearing, and a Tinder surprise. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreo...
History Box - The 'Last Christmas' Video Part 1
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whamageddon hate, perineum tactics, strength, pudding, George’s miracles, and hair chat. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.co...
The Human Flaviu
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Extreme heat, our positions in the coming revolution, and the escaped ‘terrorist’ and his many TFTM links Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 7/6/1970 Part 2
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A classic is unearthed, podding walk-on songs, a dadpod, milk in pubs, and lionplay. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topf...
A Park Gone Wrong
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chasing a celeb’s dog, family cults, coffee shop rage, a car boot fail, and toastie fury. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.co...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 183
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The best 1980’s kit manufacturers, sexy leather dogs, Brinsden the genius, Roy’s Monday report, and Animal Sundays. Join the Iron Filings So...
The 2023 Ripley Odyssey - Part 1
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The annual Yuletide deep dive returns with extra-eye cow, the shyest footballer, emulating Frodo, and cat/dog updates. Join the Iron Filings Soc...
History Box - Sepp Blatter Part 3
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sepp’s downfall, his replacement, his love life, his sexy plans, and ‘partners’. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/to...
Magical Gravy Ingredient
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Apple chat, brainstorming ideas, healthy after-school snacks, and a disastrous McDonalds trip. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 7/6/1970 Part 1
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just the top 40 rundown to be honest. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Archives Work Fantasy
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scrounging, niche football talk, Spinal Tap, cinema discomfort, Victorian inventions, more scrounging and consumer rumours. Join the Iron Fil...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 182
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new lamp, a pupdate, Roy goes ABC, a soaked petition, high Penny, and Brinsden’s gang buys a paper. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://w...
The Roobarb Odyssey - Part 3
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Education, the Honey Monster’s dad, a Millionaire stitch-up, and a brief look at the Roobarb episode. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://w...
History Box - Sepp Blatter Part 2
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Denmark, national derbies, atlas truths, globeplay, encyclopaedias, telly nans, Cilla invents Marxism, and no Blatter. Join the Iron Filings Soci...
Consumer Rumours
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Noisy item round-up, mystery wood, power washing, workshop life, festival collection, and more. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patre...
Flaviu Returns
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with unwelcome spiders, a nugget party, consumer rumours, and a lynx development. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 181
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bleak Britain, the worst man of the 80s and 90s, beetroot, coarse blankets, and a glorious free gift. (Rec: 24/11/22) Join the Iron Filings Soci...
The Roobarb Odyssey - Part 2
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Short-form animation fun, giving kids booze, Wombles business deals, jazz dog ownership, and a kitten asserts his authority. (Rec: 23/11/22) Joi...
History Box - Sepp Blatter Part 1
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The best ever trophy, global sausage acquisition, dissing Nelson Mandela, and contactless technology. (Rec: 22/11/22) Join the Iron Filings Soci...
Drizzly Zoo
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sound effects, Parkinson reassessed, posh snacks, an Irish visit, and a new IFS tier? Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/top...
Katie Price Prison Win
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A ResultsBot update, football talk, numbers, golf injuries, and a news round-up Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflight...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 180
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Wilson, having a window peep, a sex cab, pointless petitions, and Roy motivates Rob. (Rec: 24/11/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https:...
The Roobarb Odyssey - Part 1
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1974’s Christmas spike craze, fat pens, solvent connoisseurs, Morrissey, life upgrades, and the double slit. (Rec: 16/11/22) Join the Iron Fil...
History Box - The First ‘Loaded’ Part 5
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This should have gone out a month or so ago but episode 9 went out instead - not sure anyone noticed. Withnail, ice cream, kid film persuasion, the FX...
Animal Kwackers
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wartime podcasts, childhood nakedness, the hernia, telly memories, and Chris Tarrant’s sunbathing woes. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 27/8/1995 Part 3
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas, darts, the World Cup, Friends, the greatest album of all time, and Prince. (Rec: 20/11/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www...
Portugal Coach Driver
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Edinburgh, kissing rhythms, road and medical dis n’ dat, and AirBnB towel grief. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflig...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 179
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Football lamparding, the Melchester treatment room/sauna, and some Christmas health advice. (Rec: 17/11/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https...
The Magic Porridge Pot Odyssey - Part 4
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Flood coverage, Triffid fear, pot hacking, and Robin Hood turns up. (Rec: 9/11/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfli...