Top Flight Time Machine

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...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 124

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Roy has a telly meltdown and goes to bed without any dinner, we revive Fame, and ponder Lampard’s next move. (Rec: 14/10/21)  Join the Iron Fil...

The Sir Alf Ramsey Odyssey - Part 11

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alf’s insecurities and true East London self, we consider buying his house, and he drunkenly rants about some Jimmys. (Rec: 13/10/21)  Join the...

History Box - Gulliver’s Travels Part 5

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Smuggling tiny animals, maths, sludge for dinner, squirrel imbalance, and Swift invents Japan. (Rec: 12/10/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: ht...

Hologram Triggering

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thespianism, going to see a furry legend, gate offers, listener feedback, and a cultural odyssey.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.pat...

Top Flight Tune Machine 19/4/1979 Part 2

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WH Smiths again, shoplifting, Proustian rushes, wasting the BBC’s money, and the power of Dire Straits. (Rec: 10/10/21)  Join the Iron Filings ...

Dream Gate Problems

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Home improvement woes, out-of-context sightings, drunk teen pick-up hell, a bonus house, and tennis revenge.  Join the Iron Filings Society: http...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 123

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lake rats, a widow transaction, chair hire, a boisterous TV appearance, and a mysterious phone call. (Rec: 7/10/21)  Join the Iron Filings S...

The Sir Alf Ramsey Odyssey - Part 10

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Popping in, History Ox, Nobby Stiles as manservant, and overlong Bond. (Rec: 6/10/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/top...

History Box - Gulliver’s Travels Part 4

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Martine McCutcheon’s yoghurt money, behind the scenes at Blankety Blank, and Citizen Smith’s sexy comeback. (Rec: 5/10/21)  Join the Iron Fil...

From Strawberry To Strawberry

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some sound effects, a tense night out, a trip to the F1, and tennis ticket aggro.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflig...

Supermarket Car Park Self-Surgery

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Awards, praise, abuse, trouble with the listening hole, and being caught in a gluttonous act.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 122

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tubby resigns himself to death, pickling, the afterlife, an angry caller, and Panini sticker memories. (Rec: 30/9/21) Join the Iron Filings Socie...

The Sir Alf Ramsey Odyssey - Part 9

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Class attitudes, shyness, Sir Alf’s ball friend, a film review, and a genius blob. (Rec: 29/9/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.p...

History Box - Gulliver’s Travels Part 3

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Off-gridding, a harlequin market stall, bingeing, and John Hurt’s restaurant insult, and a barbecue gone wrong. (Rec: 28/9/21) Join the Iron Fi...

A Nice Bit Of Tiramisu In The Fridge

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Seeing The Eagles, Glyn Johns again, Tony Hadley’s career advice, and a cosmos triumvirate.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon...

Top Flight Tune Machine 19/4/1979 Part 1

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Great old shops, going out on manoeuvres, our mate’s fantasy funeral buffet, meow meow, and the chart. (Rec: 26/9/21)  Join the Iron Filings So...

Petrol Mars Bar

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Film acting news, crisps confession, poisoned sweets, we get bootlegged, and Earth Tournament info.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.p...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 121

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An unshockable board, Tubby enthuses further over food and snow, and why news arguing stinks. (Rec: 23/9/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: http...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 118

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne Dando is kidnapped, we look at the effects of adrenaline on the balls, and Roy dissects communism (Rec: 3/9/21)  Join the Iron Filings So...

The Sir Alf Ramsey Odyssey - Part 8

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ringing up the US Embassy, gut journalism, John Major’s chin fetish, and job offer embarrassment. (Episode contains no Sir Alf) (Rec: 22/9/21) ...

History Box - Gulliver’s Travels Part 2

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Model villages, marbles, the gas crisis, and Michael Jackson’s Thriller money. (Rec: 21/9/21)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patre...

The Gig Grump

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Seeing Elton for the gram, wages robberies, roly polys with The Eagles, just resting in Sicily, and the silent fan arrives.  Join the Iron Filing...

The Search For Silence

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Inset day frustration, the joy of holiday train travel, and a Nelson update.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfli...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 120

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam tries to sell a car, Tubby puts his driving gloves on and craves white food, and we learn about Roy’s Bermudan links. (Rec: 16/9/21)  Join ...

The Sir Alf Ramsey Odyssey - Part 7

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alf resents the media and takes on a professor. Meanwhile, Gok rings up Sam but could he manage England?  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://...

History Box - Gulliver’s Travels Part 1

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A wheelbarrow worker, an egg rift, a sauce doily, neighbour wars, a bit of tennis, and thousands of tiny arrows. (Rec: 14/9/21)  Join the Iron Fi...

Chalky Finish

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monkey Wire, celeb family links, rough working, live bleeding, dabbling, and some cosmos stuff.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patre...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 31/01/1980 Part 2

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The majesty of Madness, an Amsterdam fit, death admin, the two sides of Dollar, and American sleeping positions.  Join the Iron Filings Society: ...

Geoff Capes 1976

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A mini deep dive - calories, gravy, cordial levels, budgies, no fat, and a pilchard insult.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.c...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 119

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

1983 arrives, Premier League history cliches, Cantona assessed, a painted car, Roy gets wound up, and Tubby has too many eels. (Rec: 9/9/21) Join...

The Sir Alf Ramsey Odyssey - Part 6

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An absolute mess of an episode - roundheads, Sir Alf negotiates, flair v safe hands, and we sing some Madonna. (Rec: 8/9/21) Join the Iron Filing...

History Box - 1970s Look-in Part 2

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Wave exclusivity, The Tomorrow People, horse obsession, some awards, Brucie’s breakfasts, and an Action Man bath. (Rec: 7/9/21) Join the Ir...

Flute Taxi

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hungarian racism, future king merch plans, a musical airport trip, and a big posh pig. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/top...

Buttons And Bridges

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A mailbag delve into… well, buttons and bridges…  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine Hosted on Acast...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 117

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Horror at Vic’s foot, colouring in the sun, nan hair, and Roy’s domestic yuletide nightmare. (Rec: 2/9/21) Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...