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Colin and Paul

An irreverent glance at the film and TV of yesterday. Does the entertainment of our youth still hold up today, or have we changed too much? Two old friends, Paul and Colin, laugh, argue, criticize and occasionally remember that they’re doing a movie podcast.

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#174
August 17 · 51 min
174. Ball and Bottom
We’re taking the law into our own hands as we creep up on The Boys in Blue from 1983. The only cinematic outing for the UK comedy duo Cannon and Ball. Along the way paul reveals his car wash fantasy, Colin goes on an 80s holiday, and we both about British double acts.
#173
July 27 · 1 hr 12 min
173. Comin’ Clean
This time we’re grabbing our chamois leathers and getting all sudsy with the British comedy box office hit, Confessions of a Window Cleaner (1974). Along the way Paul gets flexible with Yoga, Colin smutometer goes crazy, and we both get fashionable with that 70s look
#172
July 6 · 59 min
172. Battle Cry!
While Colin is busy reprising his Liberace tribute act, Paul is joined by Jay and Beth to take a critical blade to the world of Xena (1995-2001). Along the way Beth questions the bravery of a small child (not Paul), Jay demands a small ransom for his work, and Paul reveals where he hides his bananas.
#171
June 15 · 1 hr 11 min
171. The Human-odds
In this episode we’re spacing out with the Italian scifi adventure of, The Humanoid (1979). Along the way, Paul develops a new drinking game, Colin plays the 70s Rock band name game, and we both go crazy for dusty bin.
#170
May 25 · 34 min
170. Time Benders
It’s a short episode, but feels like forever because time has no meaning as we look at the cult UK show, Sapphire and Steel (1979-82). Along the way Paul gets impressed by sounds, Colin has a Lumley epiphany, and we both discuss the exciting prospect of underpants merchandise.
#169
May 4 · 1 hr 2 min
169. Cannon Kicks
In this episode we’re dropping some kicks and not pulling our punches as we do battle with, Enter the Ninja (1981). Along the way, Paul reveals his special cream, Colin workshops some new catchphrases, and they both get lost in mime.
#168
April 13 · 56 min
168. Web Heads
In this episode Jay and Paul are swinging their way through Spider-Man (1977). Jay brings his tingly spidey facts, Paul loves the 70s vibes, and we both get nerdy on our favorite Spider-Man costumes.
#167
March 23 · 1 hr
167. Fire at Will
In this episode we’re exploring the galaxy with the Star Trek: The Next Generation double episode, The Best of Both Worlds. Along the way Paul reveals his retirement plans, Jay questions Wesley’s existence and we both put in a call to Starfleet HR.
#166
March 2 · 49 min
166. Squawk for the Hawk
It’s no fantasy, it’s true, this week we’re swinging our swords at Hawk the Slayer (1980). Along the way, James attempts to explain maths to Paul, meanwhile he lists the many uses of silly string, and both of us get musically irritable about audio cues.
#165
February 9 · 43 min
165. Stunning Chopper
This time, James and Paul zip up their catsuits with the Avengers, but not the one you’re thinking. This time it’s the British TV series, The Avengers (1961-1969), and the episode, “The Cybernauts”. Along the way James, is astonished by 1960s commercials, Paul wonders how easily he could avoid a cybernaut, and they both wrangle with complicated revenge plots.
#164
January 19 · 1 hr 4 min
164. Gluttons for Punishment
In this episode James takes over co-hosting with Paul as they tackle The Punisher (1989). Along the way James brings knowledge without the facts, Paul wonders what a Punishment therapy session would look like and both play “how to spot a bad guy”.
#163
Dec 15, 2025 · 53 min
163. Crikey It’s Christmas
In this 2025 Christmas edition we’re taking a look at three old British Christmas specials. Carry on Christmas (1969), Christmas With Rutland Weekend Television (1975), and “Rentaghost” RentaSanta (1979). Along the way will Paul find the true meaning of Christmas? Will Colin get the presents he deserves? Or will they end up with the Boxing Day Blues?
#162
Dec 8, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
162. Let’s Trance
Ding Dong merrily on high, Deth’s making all the Trancers die. We join Jack Deth and his crusade in an unlikely Christmas movie, Trancers (1984). Along the way Paul Reveals his “method”, Colin shares titles for alternative Trancer films, and we both get confused by this movie’s lore.
#161
Nov 17, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
161. Halo There
In this episode we banish our devilish behaviour and embrace our Saintly ways, as we take on Roger Moore's appearance as The Saint (1962-1969. Along the way Paul's morals fall under intense scrutiny, Colin reluctantly learns about Paul's potty, and we both wish our dinner ladies looked like Shirley Eaton.
#160
Oct 27, 2025 · 50 min
160. Happy Halloween
In this episode James and Paul run through their five favorite Halloween spooky entertainment treats.
#159
Oct 13, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
159. Misanthropic Lycanthrope
It's that time year again where we get ghastly and embrace the spooky side. This time we're scaring ourselves with, The Wolfman (1941). Along the way Paul attempts to give us all a history lesson, Colin gets confused by accents, and they both want to cash in on that scary 1940s exchange rate.
#158
Sep 15, 2025 · 39 min
158. Sky Diving Stunt Scientist
In this sizzling episode we’re strapping on our parachutes and diving on to another ITC classic, The Protectors (1972-74). Let’s hope we packed our safety cute! Along the way Paul has issues with the music, Colin’s research skills reach an all time high, and we both splash on the Brut.
#157
Aug 25, 2025 · 55 min
157. Stark Raving Bad
We’re taking the plunge with the cult underwater, scifi series, Seaquest DSV (1993-96). Along the way Paul reveals that he hoovers salt like a Star Trek monster, Colin is impressed by a plastic dolphin, and we both reveal our fear of being trapped in a tin can with a load of seamen.
#156
Aug 4, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
156. It’s Slobberin’ Time
In a shameless tie-in with the summer blockbusters of 2025, we’re doing a second superhero episode. This time, we’re joining the Fantastic Four in their 1994 outing (well almost out). Along the way James joins us again as carer and comic book fact checker, Paul deals with some questionable age differences, and Colin finds his perfect role.
#155
Jul 14, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
155. Flights and Tights!
We’re swooping down on the TV series, Lois and Clark (1993-1997), along the way Paul works on a joke (finally), Colin flunks Superman school, and we both wrangle with the complexities of being a superhero.

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