Top Flight Time Machine

The Turpin Odyssey - Part 1

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘Swiftnick’ - Our deep dive into ITV's 'Dick Turpin' begins with the perfect first episode. (Rec: 23/2/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: ht...

History Box - The Diana Aftermath Part 1

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Skipper’s big shop, hiding leftovers, Russian interference, and reacting to earth-shattering news. (Rec: 22/2/22)  Join the Iron Filings Societ...

Another World Cup Preview!

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Awful teams, the best Ronaldo, armbands, Infantino’s rant, Lineker’s hotel woes, and official hashtags.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 15/07/1992 Part 2

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nelson’s music tastes, Roy Orbison and Cyndi Lauper drive all night, and Jimmy Nail and Take That are assessed. (Rec: 13/2/22)  Join the Iron F...

World Cup Preview!

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some songs, pint theft, memories, our war opinions, and a list of companies.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttim...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 142

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

FA Cup Final memories, Terry and Martin, a stadium of babies, The Businessman, and Roy searches for a phone. (Rec: 17/2/22)  Join the Iron Filing...

The Indoor League Odyssey - Part 7

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The real 1970s, the burglar analogy, after-dinner speaking, some darts, and George Lucas watches the champions assemble. (Rec: 16/2/22)  Join the...

Life Logistics - Wooden Snake

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The power of steam, kids staying up late, wild digging, back problems, and fish tank tongs. (Rec: 15/2/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https:...

Advent Calendar Round-Up

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pod appraisals, lying about magicians, meat cake, TV dog ownership, and the rampage of capitalism.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.pa...

Backstage Chat

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Live from Nottingham, we discuss sat-nav voices, meat counters, and jungle Hancock.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfl...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 141

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new start for Roy, Elton Blake’s prison hell, Rawson’s ego trip, and lots of name confusion. (Rec: 10/2/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society:...

The Indoor League Odyssey - Part 6

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shove Ha’penny and other coin games, school register sadness, the Hungarian bobsleigh, and Speedy Campbell. (Rec: 9/2/22)  Join the Iron Filing...

Life Logistics - Unwanted Chippy Tip

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A duvet studio door issue, sugar chat, and teasmades are assessed. (Rec: 8/2/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfligh...

Hello Bobby!

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rants about the trains and excessive football culture, and the acquisition of a kitten.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/t...

Sheffield Logistics Nightmare

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A catalogue of catastrophes, sparking rituals, Corbyn calls out the new bloke, and England grasses.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https:/...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 140

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anne Diamond’s step-daughter, heart attack pop, Roy’s driveway is invaded before he says goodbye and heads south. (Rec: 3/2/22)  Join the Iro...

The Indoor League Odyssey - Part 5

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The arm-wrestling groupie scene, drunk old men, gurning, Taffy John’s Far East excursions, and a nervous lad. (Rec: 2/2/22)  Join the Iron Fili...

History Box - Mud (Substance) Part 4

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Global mud shortage, Al Gore and Sam’s mum, an intimate photo, visiting a pig, and hiring crackheads for revenge beatings. (Rec: 1/2/22)  Join ...

Halloween Special

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ghostly activity, city bus tours, office-sharing with terror groups, shape chat, and new pet thoughts.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://ww...

RIP Nelson

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We say goodbye to the Delaney's cat, learn about a half term bonus class, and consider rebound pets.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www....

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 139

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Newsagents headline boards, too much telly, loyalty at work, and Frank Lampard’s family dilemma. (Rec: 27/1/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society:...

The Indoor League Odyssey - Part 4

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dadding concerns, comedy books, a sleazy cheese skittler, and the promise of arm-wrestling. (Rec: 26/1/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https:/...

History Box - Mud (Substance) Part 3

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Attenborough on plants, mud as food, an Italian footballer enjoys a roast chicken, and a backflipping liar. (Rec: 25/1/22)  Join the Iron Filings...

The Joy Of Tap

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dance classes, live Elton songwriting, some best bits (and some that aren’t).  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflight...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 15/07/1992 Part 1

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some bad Euro 92 memories, a chart rundown, the Rolling Stones dissed, and Nick Berry meets up with Lee Evans. (Rec: 23/1/22)  Join the Iron Fil...

One Arm Wendy

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Regional accents, being inappropriately dressed, a drunken bone break, and some stuff about politics.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 138

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

God’s last straw, coma vulnerability, butcher aggression, Blackie’s nipple, contracts, trimphones and Roy’s flashbacks. (Rec: 20/1/22)  Joi...

The Indoor League Odyssey - Part 3

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Encounters with Lenny Henry and Gary Lineker, cartoon nipples, strip clubs, and wooden cheese. (Rec: 19/1/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...

History Box - Mud (Substance) Part 2

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dismissing the noughties, lived experience, anger, Worzel Gummidge, and the ‘Power Jesus’. (Rec: 18/1/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...

Losing Lesley Judd

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Liver and bacon, milk spills, lion sale laws, an unsolicited book, and Sunday dinner at Sam’s.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patr...

Ghost XL

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Her again, her son, his different style, learning to curtsey, blagging free tickets, and a laundry problem.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 137

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A birthday misprint, getting photos developed, a spectacular foul, pig heart excitement, and McKay observes a confrontation. (Rec: 13/1/22)  Join...

History Box - Mud (Substance) Part 1

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Crossing the road, having a fall, smuggling fossils, and the problems of living with a mud-brained boy. (Rec: 11/1/22)  Join the Iron Filings Soc...

The Indoor League Odyssey - Part 2

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Notepads, idea landfill, unsettling uncles, a fictional international summit, and torso of the month. (Rec: 12/1/22)  Join the Iron Filings ...

Hitting And Rules

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy’s mistakes, 2026, a swan story, an anniversary tea party, and live show sexy dance plans.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patr...

Top Flight Tune Machine 03/02/1974

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

RNLI praise, cosmos intervention, a bank manager meeting, a peanut powerplay, frozen peanuts, and Joan Collins. (Rec: 9/1/2022)  Join the Iron Fi...

Kicking Candle Tyres

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bathroom maintenance, energy saving, optimising protocols, having a clamber, and not taking crime seriously.  Join the Iron Filings Society: http...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 136

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Unsettling triggering, Russell Crowe’s lager bath, dog VAR, mud plans, and the magic of the Argentines. (Rec: 6/1/22)  Join the Iron Filings So...

The Indoor League Odyssey - Part 1

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Unwanted exposure, the Waddell influence, buffet eagerness, sexism hour, and Fred Trueman’s presenting skills. (Rec: 5/1/22)  Join the Iron Fil...

Life Logistics - Flesh Factory

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wet running gear, Prince Charles’ toilet, weighing, calories and Disney. (Rec: 4/1/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/...

Muscly Dad Plea

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Bough observes Emu in action, the Rose West of politics, an unusual TV show pitch, and a lunch table insult.  Join the Iron Filings Society...

Knife Options

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finding your local flint, an obituary of John McVicar, and wifelets.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimem...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 135

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Messy football, freedom of speech, opinion overload, Roy gets flattened, and some fat keeper history. (Rec: 30/12/21)  Join the Iron Filings Soci...

The 2022 Ripley Odyssey - Part 4

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A parrot, the hell of SPOTY, cooping, a giant egg, Sir John Gift Shop, and a bot-bot tragedy. (Rec: 29/12/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: http...

History Box - Canoe Man Part 8

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A prison upgrade attempt, Sam’s TV quiz glory, a Mastermind coup, and cat murder forgiveness. (Rec: 28/12/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: h...

Attenborough’s Animal Voices

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Best bits, some night activity, outdoor toileting, embarrassing the Chancellor, peaksplaining, spidering, and our nature table.  Join the Iron Fi...

Attracting A Bundeswidow

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dispatching a kid to university, the state of England, scooter repair for company, and an ice cream man revelation.  Join the Iron Filings Societ...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 134

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The place of dogs in society, punching Ben Galloway, winding, and animal fear. (Rec: 23/12/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreo...

The 2022 Ripley Odyssey - Part 3

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Teeth instrument, Chinese invention-claiming, a heated groin, seahorse dads, Attenborough’s filth collection, and rat bombs (Rec: 22/12/21)  Jo...

History Box - Canoe Man Part 7

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pretending laws, selling backing vocals for cash in India, faking sleep, and Anne’s impassioned defence. (Rec: 21/12/21)  Join the Iron Filings...

Other Kids’ Dads

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More ghost queen activity, a hay-stuffed corpse, a Bowie film, and Michael Jackson hiding.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.co...

Grumpy New King

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A peanut problem, a food order goes wrong, book ratings, and some regal downstairs issues. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topf...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 133

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie is subbed, Nat Gosden’s allotment tips, Jimmy Slade gets romantic, and a footballer does the dishes. (Rec: 16/12/21)  Join the Iron Fil...

The 2022 Ripley Odyssey - Part 2

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Silos, a hairy elephant, loose lions, honourless postmen, and some inevitable Beatles talk. (Rec: 15/12/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https...

History Box - Canoe Man Part 6

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Identity theft, adoption secrets, backgammon, a £9 Travelodge, and faked death sex games. (Rec: 14/12/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https:...

Internal Mind Tribute

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Announcing historical deaths, and a ghostly bench visitor.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine Host...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 30/12/1979 Part 3

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Minced kids, deranged fans, knitting, blokeish dancing, and brothel creepers. (Rec: 12/12/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon...

Mournwatch

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We visit the car parks of our respective local Asda stores in an attempt to take the temperature of the nation at this tragic time. Hosted on Acast. S...

Emergency Podcast

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An analysis of events as they update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 132

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shrinking, a fallen artwork, a teenage apartment, Lennon’s plastic obsession, and secretive melting. (Rec: 9/12/21)  Join the Iron Filings Soci...

The 2022 Ripley Odyssey - Part 1

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Amazon pit, garden centres, Jimmy Somerville’s video, The Eagles v Black Sabbath, and Ridley Scott’s jean jacket. (Rec: 8/12/21)  Join th...

History Box - Canoe Man Part 5

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘John Jones’ turns himself in, the bloody government, George Michael’s origin story, and atrocious workplace conduct. (Rec: 7/12/21) Join t...

Travel Talk

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An impulsive trip, a special cat sanctuary, and a vegetarian scotch egg.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemac...

The Ear Floor

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The power handshake returns, an Italian language job, matchday tuck shop, fruit bullying, and dis n’ dat cats.  Join the Iron Filings Society: ...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 131

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Milk Cup wallchart, a new post office, the Kennedys, famous alumni, and Roy’s hat trick prediction. (Rec: 2/12/21)  Join the Iron Filings Soc...

The Pinocchio Odyssey - Part 7

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Island mentality, the Kershaws, waxed fur, torch stuff, dancing wingers, and the odyssey ends. (Rec: 1/12/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...

History Box - Canoe Man Part 4

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Escape plans, Tarzan, Terry Scott, the Auf Wiedersehen Pet universe, and Costa Rica. (Rec: 30/11/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www....

Top Flight Tune Machine - 30/12/1979 Part 2

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fancying Adele, Macca’s Japanese jail hell, Bowie introductions, and Elvis changes a tyre. (Rec: 28/11/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: http...

Bournemouth Day Out

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A rollercoaster of coastal emotions, a baddie encounter, and a load of Edinburgh rubbish. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 130

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Roy considers an offer, and charms Tubby’s wife, plus Phil Parkes’ sports shop. (Rec: 25/11/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.p...

The Pinocchio Odyssey - Part 6

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The stupidity of Honest John, Del Boy’s best moment, and Pinocchio heads for Pleasure Island to smoke some cigars before transforming. (Rec: 24/11/2...

History Box - Canoe Man Part 3

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Acquiring wreckage, not being a grass, pseudonyms, and the Darwins travel around the world. (Rec: 23/11/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https...

Smashed Doorstep Curry

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drill chat, Glenn Hoddle, a bit of football stuff.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine Hosted on Acast. ...

Bridge Underneath The Ground

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Informing the youth, podder meets podder, yoghurt plans, and Past Sam upsets Skoda.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfl...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 129

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex McLeish’s love of cinema, some football content, commissionaires, and the walking stick mystery is solved. (Rec: 25/11/21)  Join the Iron ...

The Pinocchio Odyssey - Part 5

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Honest John arrives, panto plans, assuming people are dead, and sneaking in to check on Dad. (Rec: 24/11/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: http...

History Box - Canoe Man Part 2

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is insurance fraud wrong? Also, the bizarre life, Darwin’s career assessed, and a bit of Glenn Hoddle. (Rec: 16/11/21)  Join the Iron Filings S...

Nosy Ghost Neighbour

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Becoming Sam’s father-in-law, being rough and ready, a head gash, the high performance ceiling, and some eye content. Join the Iron Filings Soc...

Top Flight Tune Machine 30/12/1979 Part 1

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Childhood attention-seeking, a chart rundown, some McCartney content, and the Rolling Stones’ diet. (Rec: 14/11/21)  Join the Iron Filings Soci...

From Talc To Warts

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Asbestos, male input, covid dis and dat, wilful ignorance, gate completion, and a possible dog intrusion.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https:/...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 128

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An axing, an enemy returns, and Roy’s eyes widen at the thought of some money. (Rec: 18/11/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patr...

The Pinocchio Odyssey - Part 4

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Depth of diving, tips for the first day at school, Alfie, freezing an apple, and Geppetto’s Twitter. (Rec: 17/11/21)  Join the Iron Filings Soc...

History Box - Canoe Man Part 1

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John Darwin’s elaborate fraud is examined. Would we do the same? And is Cheryl Cole ready for the Newcastle job? (Rec: 16/11/21)  Join the Iron...

The Trumpet Man

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A celeb encounter in Florida, war with a travel company, a bloke comes round, and a lobbed cap.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patre...

TFTM Gold: Fear The Thames

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An accidental episode including boats, bridges, and Bobby Moore’s dying words. (Rec: 5/5/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreo...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 127

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hungry trouts, pitch invasions, Beautiful Joe, Tubby’s sword, and a tantalising offer for Roy. (Rec: 18/11/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: h...

The Pinocchio Odyssey - Part 3

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Geppetto’s motives, the care home world, Rod Stewart, and Cheshire’s king of candles. (Rec: 17/11/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https:/...

Life Logistics - Get A Boat

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cryptotrading, leafy suburban life, and packing it all in for life on water. (Rec: 3/11/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.c...

TFTM Gold: The Ripley Odyssey - Part 8

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

James Garner v Glen A Larson, and a bit from the Ripley book too… (Rec: 22/1/20) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflig...

TFTM Gold: The Italian Urn

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A range of Senor Dis N’ Dat stories from the mailbag, as well as a fight with a homeless man. (Rec: 18/6/19) Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 126

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Le Tissier gets grumpy, Tubby enjoys his own steam, and Roy is on the brink of a life-changing offer. (Rec: 28/10/21)  Join the Iron Filings Soci...

The Pinocchio Odyssey - Part 2

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dog stuff, Dutch muck importation, TFTM critics, and rural badge dispatch hell. (Rec: 27/10/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patre...

History Box - Gulliver’s Travels Part 7

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Passing fiction off as fact, assisted dying, talking horses, yahoos, the end. (Rec: 26/10/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon...

TFTM Gold: Christmas Subbuteo Carnage

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A heartwarming Delaney family Christmas tale, Pancho From The Flats, Arthur Fowler and some football predictions. (Rec: 30/11/2018)  Join the Iro...

We Sell Pigs Now

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Childish fears, an actual shepherd, dog hotel time, a Goldilocks situation, shopping worries, and a heatwave comfort blanket.  Join the Iron Fili...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 125

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Free gifts, a copied mouth, Bucks Fizz, Harvey Rawson’s sick regime, Larry Grayson, and more abuse for Tubby. (Rec: 21/10/21) Join the Iron Fil...

The Pinocchio Odyssey - Part 1

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An uberveuren of the classic Disney cartoon as our new deep dive gets underway. (Rec: 20/10/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patre...

History Box - Gulliver’s Travels Part 6

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam takes on Bill Gates, arcade machine v ZX Spectrum, Swift’s third part goes off-piste, and a fantasy dinner party. (Rec: 19/10/21) Join the ...

Pop Ribs

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heatwave news for teens, cancelled shows, a racist hat, and a hard band update.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflight...

‘Come Here, I Want You’

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phone call cue cards, giving booze to kids, sleep mask party stewarding, and a gate update.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.c...