Top Flight Time Machine
Episodes
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...
History Box - The First ‘Loaded’ Part 8
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Middle-class drug teens, street ladies, stats in sport, and football Twitter hell. (Rec: 8/11/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.pat...
Bedtime
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prayers, vinyl jackets, sibling room sharing, plane drunkenness, a wasp sting remedy, and evening eavesdropping. Join the Iron Filings Society: ...
The Dentist’s Chair 1996
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tournament dating, football’s Arthur Daley, the greatest preparation in England’s history, and how it enraged John Pigface so much. Join the ...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 178
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neville Jones panics, or does he? Merv remembers being a winger, cowboy talk, a smiling skinhead, and petitions. (Rec: 3/11/22) Join the Iron Fi...
The Magic Porridge Pot Odyssey - Part 3
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sugar, British Home Stores, tour department store plans, headscarves, dream chat, and egg stuff. (Rec: 2/11/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: h...
History Box - The First ‘Loaded’ Part 7
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Online trading, interdental brushing, old-school Fantasy Football, banter lines, and posters. (Rec: 1/11/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: http...
Goosey Goosey Gander
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A simple nursery rhyme, priest skallingtons in holes, Saudi Arabia bid for us, Julian Fellowes again, and some correspondence. Join the Iron Fil...
Bees
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A single episode looking at the world of bees in our world. Again, apologies for sporadic sound issues with Sam. Join the Iron Filings Society: ...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 177
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1984, footballers plucked from obscurity, a Division 3 bruiser, a new Martin, iron balls, a Taffy massage, and we dox another reader. (Rec: 27/10/22) ...
The Magic Porridge Pot Odyssey - Part 2
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A list of stories, a widow, family cannibalism, hangry Sam, mushrooms, and non-stop porridge. (Rec: 26/10/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...
History Box - The First ‘Loaded’ Part 6
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More classified ads, World Cup stickers, cat stuff, hat stuff, Andy Warhol, and a telly trick. (Rec: 25/10/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: ht...
Throwing
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A close look at the world of throwing stuff. Sorry for occasional sound issues - Sam’s mic was stuck on ‘gale force wind’ setting. Join th...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 27/8/1995 Part 2
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Our Price reboot, indie record shops, Blur v Oasis, Britpop lamparding, and encounters with Radiohead. (Rec: 23/10/22) Join the Iron Filings...
Dog Track Car Park
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Long Good Friday, dating Annabel Croft, memory groups, and historical sleep patterns. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 175.5
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Illustration issues, Roy’s gaslighting, fan chaos, Christmas plans, and a terrifying festive pic. (Rec: 20/10/22) Join the Iron Filings Societ...
The Magic Porridge Pot Odyssey - Part 1
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pub closures, the clever/stupid method, more laundry, the James Last Star Wars influence, and the Emperor educates himself. (Rec: 19/10/22) Join...
History Box - The First ‘Loaded’ Part 9
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Libraries and their destruction, a shower system rhyme, reputation management, retirement, and the Victorians. (Rec: 18/10/22) Join the Iron Fili...
Grass
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tennis, bikecams, bread, Noel Edmonds, resistance, and litter. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine Hoste...
Chimney Talk
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nap Tag, Fred Dibnah, roof bravery, lunch crisps, cereal boxes, and Duncan Goodhew. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfli...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 176
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Cleese, coping with changing attitudes, Roy does some sums, Charlie does some gardening, and a selection shock. (Rec: 13/10/22) Join the Ir...
The Krankies Odyssey - Part 9
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stalking your own kids, a cavity exploration, some etymology, a bit of Bernard Bresslaw, and more stalking stuff. (Rec: 12/10/22) Join the Iron ...
History Box - The First ‘Loaded’ Part 4
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Calf, some female input, an unsolicited cuppa, what blokes talk about, and Camp Beaumont heartache. (Rec: 11/10/22) Join the Iron Filings So...
Concert Talk
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some great gigs, a not great gig, a runaway dog, intense teeth-cleaning, and bleaching. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/t...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 27/8/1995 Part 1
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A ghostly intervention, cat abuse hypocrisy, the chart rundown, and a story tease for next time. (Rec: 10/10/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: ...
Gas Tunnels
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Road digging, specialist television piping, Threads, a bolt and a button, and a triggering birthday party. Join the Iron Filings Society: https:...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 175
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The French discuss the white Christmas, corpse visit plans, showing off, Sharron Davies meets Roy in a hotel, Roy fails badly at judo, and we see Huma...
The Krankies Odyssey - Part 8
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sexy stuff, cottage cheese, a theatre leopard, a Madonna safe, an uncatchable burglar gets ruptured, and a classroom show-off. (Rec: 5/10/22) Jo...
History Box - The First ‘Loaded’ Part 3
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An old goal, Madchester, Sam’s obituarist, Dave from the Winchester, and fighter pilot footballers, and desperation beer. (Rec: 4/10/22) Join ...
Skipmas Day
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tennis and the Troubles, Lineker’s hibernation, an Elton aficionado, and boil in the bag funerals. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www....
Outdoors
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Norwich, Elton’s concorde, boredom, the AA v RAC, and garden destruction. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttime...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 174
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A pull-off, hooligan freckles, Tony Hadley threats, the magic of muscles, and Roy’s woes increase with some shocking refereeing. Join the Iron...
The Krankies Odyssey - Part 7
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A generational attitudes clash, legal threats, a feud with Sara Cox, Blankety Blank fees, and regularly not being bothered. Join the Iron Filing...
History Box - The First ‘Loaded’ Part 2
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our personal debts to the mag, the wrath of a trained killer, control, Liz Hurley, and Rod Stewart’s turn of phrase. Join the Iron Filings Soc...
Complaining About Complainers
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An IFS subscription plea, the power of suggestion, the salad cream effect, and Glastonbury. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.c...